cashback

British

/ ˈkæʃˌbæk /

noun

1. a discount offered in return for immediate payment
2. ( as modifier )
  
  cashback price £519.99 — save £30!
1. a service provided by some supermarkets in which customers paying by debit card can draw cash
2. the cash so drawn

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He also recommends signing up for store loyalty programs, using coupons or cashback platforms like Ibotta, and then of course writing a shopping list and budget ahead of time.

From Salon • May 1, 2025

Pinduoduo and JD.com have between them indicated they would offer billions in cashback deals over the sales period for people shopping on their respective platforms.

From Reuters • Nov. 10, 2023

Racking up points or cashback with this strategy may seem tempting, but it’s essential to understand the risks.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2022

In the early 2000s property boom, 100% mortgages and cashback offers were not uncommon.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2022

Some cards offer cashback and gift cards to your favorite retailer.

From Slate • Oct. 5, 2022

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