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There are also boosted cashback
rates or payouts for premium
members—though you have to pay
£5 a year for each of these, so work
out whether you’re likely to get this
money back. If you do want to do
this it’s probably worth concentrating
on just one of the two sites rather
than pay extra for both.Seven Cashback Rules
Before you start spending, there are a
few drawbacks and other factors you
will want to consider.1 Don’t spend money
because of the cashback
The cashback on offer is never
guaranteed, so you need to be sure you
can afford something at the full price
in case your cashback is rejected—
which can sometimes happen.2 Close down other
windows on your screen
Always make sure you click away
from the cashback site immediately
before you make your purchase. In
fact, close down any other tabs in
your browser for the retailer and
possibly even clear your cookies.
This is to make sure the retailer
definitely knows that you are coming
to their site via the cashback site.3 Read the terms and conditions
It’s always worth following the
instructions to make sure you’re not
doing something which could makeat Quidco there are over 4,500. It’s
always worth comparing them when
you plan to shop, as the rates on offer
do change frequently. One day one
site could have the best rate for the
shop you want to spend at, and the
next day it could be the other.
How can I boost my cashback?
It’s possible to get even more money
back. First up, before you join, look
for new member deals. It’s possible
to get £10, if not more, extra the first
time you use each site. A quick
search online should bring you the
latest bonus offers.
When the cashback is confirmed
and paid by the retailer, you can
transfer it to your bank account. But
you can get a little more if you
choose to withdraw it as a gift card.
There are quite a few to choose from
including Amazon, the National
Trust, Starbucks and Love2Shop.
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