Great discount & cashback apps

Love a deal? Let’s be honest, who doesn’t. Bagging a bargain is great. Sometimes you’ll stumble on a great one, but you might have to do some digging to find the best. Nowadays though, there’s loads of services out there that’ll make your money go a little bit further. Or help you get some back when you’ve done a big shop. So, we’ve rounded up a few of our favourites and put them into two categories. Cashback – spend money, get a bit back – and discounts (get money off before you actually spend anything). Let’s get into it…

Cashback can be pretty appealing. You might just get a few pennies back on your shop. But you can also get a whole load off a big purchase. We’ve all seen cashback offers here and there, but with these special apps, it’s even easier to track down a top deal.

Quidco is very similar, offering thousands of UK brands and almost identical claims on how much their members get in cashback a year (around £300). All you have to do is download the app or visit the site, find a deal you like, then select ‘Get cashback’ and make your purchase. Once again, Quidco also has different ways of getting your money – bank transfer, PayPal or gift cards.

Kidstart is pretty different to most of the cashback apps out there. And, like the name suggests, it’s perfect if you’ve got a kid.

Any cashback you earn goes straight into your son or daughter’s savings account. Meaning you’ll be able to put a bit towards their future every time you do some shopping. We all know how hard it is to save, especially at the moment. But this’ll help you make sure they’ve got some savings set aside for when they’re older.

They’ve partnered with over 2300 retailers – from Boots to Waitrose, Argos to eBay. So, whether you’re doing the weekly food shop (or picking up that perfect Christmas prezzie) you’ll earn free top ups for your child. Nice!

Shopmium will help you get cashback and discounts on all your regular household essentials. Browse through a list of all the available offers, then pick the ones you like the look of. You’ll be able to find a Shopmium deal for almost all of the major supermarkets – so wherever you grab your dinner from, you’ll be covered.

You’ll then have to buy the items you chose and submit a photo of your receipt in the app. Once you’ve done that, you’ll be sent the cashback. It’s that easy. Plus, with their refer a friend scheme, you can get even more extra goodies. Just ask them to sign up with your referral code and you’ll both be sent a free reward.

TopCashback offers cashback from thousands of UK brands. Membership is free (but you can upgrade to a paid option), and you can choose how you get your cashback – straight to your account, via PayPal, or with gift cards to your favourite shops. To get cashback, you have to click through from the app or site, so they can get the commission and pass it on to you.

Prefer to get a discount straight from the off? Here’s a few of the best websites and apps for vouchers that’ll help to save you some cash whenever you go shopping.

Honey is perfect if you’re a savvy shopper. Once you’ve installed the app, it’ll automatically work with your web browser – scanning the internet for coupon codes and discounts when you shop online.  

Let’s say you’re after a new pair of shoes. When you get to the checkout, Honey steps in with the best discount codes and adds them to your order. So, you’ll save some cash, and some time too. As you won’t have to trawl the web looking for codes manually. Very handy.

On average, people who use Honey are saving £102 every year. And with over 30,000 brands and stores signed up, all your favourite names are going to be even cheaper. Whether you’re ordering a tasty takeaway or getting your hands on the latest blockbuster video games.

HotUKDeals claims to be the UK’s number 1 deals community, and it’s easy to see why. They have a huge range of constantly evolving deals – some submitted by big brands, but mostly found by the community. HotUKDeals is known for being the place to find out about sudden drops in prices, as well as errors that let people get an unexpectedly good deal. Each deal has instructions on how to redeem – sometimes it’s specific to a store, sometimes it’s an easy link to buy. And because there’s clear information on how ‘hot’ the deal is, as well as minute by minute updates, you’re sure to find the latest and greatest offers.

Love going out for dinner? Then Groupon should be your go-to app. With great deals on dining, you’ll be able to tuck into discounts at loads of top restaurants and cafes. Or, if you’re after something a bit more adventurous, you’ll be able to get money off activities and travel too. So, you could gear up for an adrenaline fuelled track day. Hop in a plane for a flying lesson. Or book a weekend away in a country manor. And do it all for even less!

These deals aren’t around forever though. Everything on the platform is time sensitive. So, if you want to bag a bargain, you’ll have to be quick! Because all the offers are location based, you won’t just be saving yourself some cash. You’ll be supporting local businesses too. You never know, you might just find a proper hidden gem right round the corner from you.

Got anymore great ideas for saving money online? Tell us about them in the comments below.