Discover Aussie mum's secret to unexpected $5,600 cash bonus from supermarkets
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In the age of savvy shopping and digital deals, an Aussie mum has unlocked a secret lined her pockets with an extra $5,600—thanks to a simple online trick many of us might overlook.
We're always searching for ways to stretch our dollars further, and this story is the inspiration we need to start earning cash back on our everyday purchases.
Victorian mum and entrepreneur Kayla Houlihan has become an online shopping guru, having mastered the art of cashback platforms. These platforms, such as ShopBack and Cashrewards, partner with major retailers—including Coles, Woolworths, Big W, and The Iconic—to offer shoppers a percentage of their money back on purchases made through the platform.
For the past five years, Kayla has been using ShopBack for virtually everything, from booking holidays and grocery shopping to buying clothes and making business purchases.
The 34-year-old business owner shared that she's been able to earn back a whopping $1,000 a year simply by using the cashback service.
'You really just get the cash back for absolutely no reason, just for attaching it to my web browser. So $1,000 a year is actually amazing,' she explained.
Initially, Kayla was sceptical about the service, suspecting there might be a hidden catch.
'I was very wary of what the catch was because it just seemed too good to be true, and I think many people still think that about it,' she said.
However, she soon discovered that the cashback comes from a commission that the brands and websites pay to ShopBack, which then shares a portion of that commission with the user at no extra cost to them.
The most significant returns for Kayla have come from using Booking.com for holidays and accommodation, as well as frequent shopping on The Iconic.
More recently, she's been delighted that Coles and Woolworths are also on the cashback list.
With a new baby at home, Kayla has been doing most of her grocery shopping online through click-and-collect services.
'Even though it’s only a small percentage of cashback because it’s on groceries, it’s adding up quite quickly,' she noted.
As the founder of Canvas and Cork, Kayla also benefits from cashback on business-related purchases from Officeworks and Vistaprint.
Over the years, her online spending has likely reached tens of thousands of dollars, but she emphasised that she hasn't made purchases just for the sake of cashback.
Instead, it's been a welcome bonus on her regular spending.
Incorporating cashback sites into your online shopping routine could be a game-changer for our senior readers, who are already adept at finding the best deals and discounts.
ShopBack and Cashrewards are the leading cashback sites in Australia, offering their services through websites, apps, and internet browser extensions.
Retailers pay to be featured on these platforms, and a portion of that payment is passed back to customers as cashback.
Credit: TikTok
Have any of you tried using cashback platforms? We'd love to hear about your experiences and any tips you might have for fellow members looking to save a bit extra. Share your stories in the comments below.
We're always searching for ways to stretch our dollars further, and this story is the inspiration we need to start earning cash back on our everyday purchases.
Victorian mum and entrepreneur Kayla Houlihan has become an online shopping guru, having mastered the art of cashback platforms. These platforms, such as ShopBack and Cashrewards, partner with major retailers—including Coles, Woolworths, Big W, and The Iconic—to offer shoppers a percentage of their money back on purchases made through the platform.
For the past five years, Kayla has been using ShopBack for virtually everything, from booking holidays and grocery shopping to buying clothes and making business purchases.
The 34-year-old business owner shared that she's been able to earn back a whopping $1,000 a year simply by using the cashback service.
'You really just get the cash back for absolutely no reason, just for attaching it to my web browser. So $1,000 a year is actually amazing,' she explained.
$5,600 earned through cashback sites by an Australian mum while shopping online at Coles and Woolworths. Credit: @canvasandcork / TikTok
Initially, Kayla was sceptical about the service, suspecting there might be a hidden catch.
'I was very wary of what the catch was because it just seemed too good to be true, and I think many people still think that about it,' she said.
However, she soon discovered that the cashback comes from a commission that the brands and websites pay to ShopBack, which then shares a portion of that commission with the user at no extra cost to them.
The most significant returns for Kayla have come from using Booking.com for holidays and accommodation, as well as frequent shopping on The Iconic.
More recently, she's been delighted that Coles and Woolworths are also on the cashback list.
With a new baby at home, Kayla has been doing most of her grocery shopping online through click-and-collect services.
'Even though it’s only a small percentage of cashback because it’s on groceries, it’s adding up quite quickly,' she noted.
As the founder of Canvas and Cork, Kayla also benefits from cashback on business-related purchases from Officeworks and Vistaprint.
Over the years, her online spending has likely reached tens of thousands of dollars, but she emphasised that she hasn't made purchases just for the sake of cashback.
Instead, it's been a welcome bonus on her regular spending.
Incorporating cashback sites into your online shopping routine could be a game-changer for our senior readers, who are already adept at finding the best deals and discounts.
ShopBack and Cashrewards are the leading cashback sites in Australia, offering their services through websites, apps, and internet browser extensions.
Retailers pay to be featured on these platforms, and a portion of that payment is passed back to customers as cashback.
Credit: TikTok
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