Do you have questions about cashback, including how to earn, view, or donate your cashback? The Givebacks apps has everything related to earning cashback and donating to your cause. Find the answers to all your questions below.

Also, check out the General FAQ.

And the Offers FAQ.

How can I tell If I’m earning cashback while I’m shopping online?

Once you have the Givebacks Chrome extension, start by visiting a merchant site where you’d like to shop. Shop to Give will automatically remind you when offers are available. You can also check by clicking the Givebacks icon on your Chrome extension list. Once you are prompted about an offer, click the button to activate the offer for that site. You will get a confirmation pop-up that your cashback is activated on that site. That’s it! Shop, check out, and you’ll receive cashback in your Givebacks wallet.

Where do I find cashback I’ve earned and cashback donated on my behalf?

Log in to your account using the Givebacks app to see your cashback balance and the amounts donated to your causes. The cashback won’t immediately appear when you make a purchase because each merchant must notify us that you placed an order, which can take a few hours to several days. Once we get the notification from each merchant, we’ll add your pending cashback amount to your account and notify you. 

How much money will I get from Shop to Give?

When you make a qualifying purchase through Shop to Give, you will receive up to 10% of your purchase, depending on the cashback percentage the participating merchant is offering. With more than 40,000 merchants participating, including some of the biggest names in retail, your cashback can really add up.

How long will it be until I get my money?

Typically, cashback will be deposited into your wallet within about 60 days. The time period depends on the type of purchase and specific timeframes for each participating merchant. You can see the status of your pending cashback in your account.

How do I transfer my cashback?

Cashback designated for a cause will be transferred automatically. Once the cashback in your wallet reaches $25, you can transfer it to yourself via Venmo ($0.25 transaction fee), PayPal ($0.25 transaction fee), or your bank account ($0.95 transaction fee). 

Is the cashback donated to my cause on my behalf tax deductible?

The money that Shop to Give donates to your chosen causes with every purchase is not tax deductible on your return. However, any donations that you make to a cause are tax deductible. If you donated any or all of your cashback balance to a registered cause, you will receive a year-end tax statement from Shop to Give detailing the donations.

How does my cause get its money if I donate?

Causes that are registered with Shop to Give will receive their cashback in their Shop to Give wallet, just like you do. If your cause is not registered with Shop to Give yet, we’ll contact the organization to ask them to register with Shop to Give to receive donations. The organization has 8 calendar quarters to register with Shop to Give. During that time, we will track their donations.

If your cause doesn’t register by the end of that period or becomes ineligible, we’ll email you and ask you to select a new cause within 30 days. When you pick a new cause within the 30-day period, we’ll apply the donations from your previous Shop to Give purchases to your new cause. If you don’t select a new cause within 30 days, we’ll apply the donations from your previous Shop to Give purchases to other causes.

Can I remove my credit card from my Givebacks Wallet after my purchase?

Cashback will not be posted to your account if your credit card is not in your Givebacks Wallet. If you wish to remove your credit card, you will need to wait until after the cashback has been posted to your account.

Why did I receive multiple emails about my cashback?

If you purchased multiple items at once with an offer, you may receive multiple emails (one for each item) letting you know your cashback earned.

What’s the difference between online and in-store cashback?

You get cashback from your online shopping by installing the Givebacks browser extension on your desktop and mobile phone. The browser extension will pop up to remind you when you can earn cashback online.

To get cashback from your in-store shopping, link your credit card(s) to your Givebacks account, and claim offers that you want to automatically take advantage of when you’re out and about. Linking your card and claiming offers is the magic of in-store cashback. Once you’ve done that, you don’t have to remember coupons or bring vouchers with you. It all happens easily - you’ll automatically get cashback in your Givebacks wallet when you make a qualifying in-store purchase with your linked credit card. 

When will cashback be added to my account?

It can take up to seven business days for in-store cashback to be added to your account. If you do not see your cashback within seven business days of your in-store purchase, please contact Givebacks Support.

 

In-store Cashback

What is in-store cashback?

With Shop to Give in-store cashback, you can earn cashback when you use eligible linked cards to shop in person at participating merchants. The Givebacks extension allows you to earn cashback however you shop - online and in-store!

How do I earn in-store cashback?

Shop to Give in-store cashback is available to anyone who signs up and links their cards. Add one or more eligible American Express, Mastercard, or Visa credit cards to your Givebacks wallet and link in-store cashback offers to your card(s). You will automatically earn cashback on qualifying purchases when you shop at participating local stores and pay with your eligible linked card. Your pending cashback amount typically appears in your Givebacks account within seven days of your purchase.

Can I earn in-store cashback for online purchases?

No. Shop to Give in-store cashback offers are valid only for purchases made in physical stores with eligible linked cards. Download the browser extension for your phone and desktop to get cashback for online purchases.

Can I earn in-store cashback for purchases made via phone?

Shop to Give in-store cashback offers are valid only for purchases made in physical stores with eligible linked cards. To get cashback for purchases you make on your phone, just download the Givebacks app and get the Givebacks browser extension for your phone.

How can I delete my card from the Shop to Give?

You can remove any credit and/or debit cards associated with Shop to Give through the Givebacks app or at givebacks.com/offers. Navigate to your Wallet, click on the credit card you want to remove, then click Remove Card.

Can I earn in-store cashback while shopping outside of the United States?

No. In-store cashback is available only for in-store purchases at participating merchant locations in the 50 United States.

Can I earn in-store cashback when using a mobile payment method, such as Apple Pay, Android Pay, or Samsung Pay?

We strongly recommend using only physical credit cards for in-store cashback purchases because we do not consistently receive mobile wallet transaction details from American Express, Mastercard, or Visa. Without that transaction information, we can’t award your cashback.

Can I use a credit card issued outside of the United States to earn in-store cashback?

No. Only cards issued in the United States and Canada are eligible to earn cashback at participating stores in the United States. Please note that Canadian credit cards must be enrolled in the Shop to Give in-store cashback program to be eligible.   

Does Shop to Give in-store cashback cost extra?

Absolutely not. Shop to Give in-store cashback is free to everyone who signs up for Shop to Give.

Do I need to upload a receipt to Shop to Give to earn my cashback?

No. Just shop with your linked card at participating merchants. It’s a good idea to keep your receipt in the rare event that you do not receive your cashback as expected. Your receipt is a valuable tool to help our Givebacks support team research a missing transaction.

What type of credit cards can I use?

Shop to Give in-store cashback works with most American Express, Mastercard, and Visa credit cards. Exceptions include Macy’s American Express cards, corporate and purchasing cards, Health Savings Account cards, Flexible Spending Account cards, government-administered prepaid cards (including EBT cards), insurance prepaid cards, and Visa Buxx. Diners Club and Discover cards are not eligible for in-store cashback at this time.

Can I use my store credit card for in-store cashback?

Shop to Give in-store cashback is awarded when American Express, Mastercard, and Visa report your linked purchase to us. Unfortunately, most store cards, even with a major credit card logo, are processed through the store’s bank and not the major credit card networks, which prevents us from awarding cashback on these transactions.

Why can’t I use my Diners Club and Discover cards?

We are diligently working to add more payment card options for use with in-store cashback. We appreciate your patience while we expand our program.

Can I use my debit card to earn in-store cashback?

We recommend using an eligible American Express, Mastercard, or Visa credit card for Shop to Give in-store cashback. Do not enter your PIN at checkout if you use your debit card. Instead, select “credit” instead of “debit” when your card is swiped or inserted, which means you will sign a receipt instead of entering your PIN at the point of sale. If you use your PIN for debit, Shop to Give will not get your transaction information, and you will not be eligible for in-store cashback.

How many cards can I enroll for in-store cashback?

You may enroll as many credit cards as you like. The number of eligible American Express, Mastercard, or Visa cards you can add to your Shop to Give account to earn in-store cashback is unlimited.

How do I know my credit card information is secure?

Givebacks takes your privacy and security seriously. Your credit card data is safely stored in a secure, encrypted environment that has been certified as compliant by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI). You can learn more about PCI compliance at https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/. For more information on how Shop to Give handles your private information, please see Shop to Gives’ Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.  

 

Questions? Contact Givebacks Support.

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