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Ibotta

An app that gives you cash back on the things you buy.

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What Ibotta does

Ibotta is a free US cash back app. You add offers in the app before you shop, buy those items at a participating store or online, then upload your receipt or link a store loyalty card. Cash back lands in your account, and you can move it to a bank, PayPal or a gift card.

Offers to add before you shop, in stores and online
Claim with a receipt photo or a linked loyalty card
A cash balance instead of points
Withdraw to a bank account, PayPal or gift cards
Bonuses for referrals and shopping milestones
Works on iPhone, iPad and Android

Ibotta works the other way round from snap-anything receipt apps. You browse offers first, add the ones you want, and only those purchases count. Offers cover groceries, restaurants, retail, travel and apps, with big chains like Walmart, Kroger, CVS and Costco on the list.

To claim, you upload a photo of your receipt or link a store loyalty card, which credits you without the photo step. Rewards are cash rather than points, so you always see a dollar balance. You can withdraw to a bank account or PayPal, or pick a gift card. There are extra bonuses for referring friends and for hitting shopping milestones.

The catch is effort. You need to check the app before a trip and add offers ahead of time, and each offer is tied to specific products and stores. If you already plan your grocery runs, it fits right in. If you'd rather scan whatever receipt you have and forget about it, a points app with no offers will feel easier.

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Who it's for

People who plan grocery trips and like checking deals first
Anyone who wants rewards in dollars, not points

Skip it if: People who want credit for any receipt without planning ahead.

Pricing

Free plan
Free

Ibotta is free to download and use. There is no paid plan.

Prices can vary by country. Checked 15 Oct 2026.

What people like

  • Rewards are shown in dollars, not points
  • Several ways to cash out, including bank and PayPal
  • Loyalty card linking skips the receipt photo
  • Covers groceries, dining, retail and online shopping

Watch out for

  • You have to add offers before you shop or the purchase won't count
  • Only specific products at specific stores earn
  • Works best if you check the app before every trip

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Questions people ask

Is Ibotta free?

Yes. The app is free and there's no paid plan.

Do I need to add offers before I shop?

Yes. You add offers in the app before you buy, then claim them with a receipt photo or a linked store loyalty card.

Can I scan any receipt on Ibotta?

No. Only purchases that match an offer you added earn cash back.

How do I get money out of Ibotta?

You can withdraw to a bank account or PayPal, or choose a gift card.