How to Get a Discount on All Your Online Purchases
When shopping online we all want to get every available discount before we hit that purchase button. The problem is, it can be so aggravating to find coupon codes and discounts that are valid for when we are actually making the purchase. If you just search “discount code for ___”, we all know you get outdated codes.
The solution is to use valid current codes along with a reliable loyalty program to earn cash rewards after each online purchase. Giving Assistant is a free digital loyalty program, with over 1,100 largest retailers, you can earn an average of 5% cash reward after each online purchase. For an added plus, Giving Assistant also supports charity with every purchase you make.
How Giving Assistant Works
Retailers pay Giving Assistant a commission for purchases originated from their website. Typically a percentage of the sale (avg ~5%). For purchases originated by our members we pay the entire commission as cash back directly and digitally to our members. For non-member purchases we retain the commission, and make a small donation to Feeding America to give one meal. Members are given the option to automatically donate any % of their cash back to any charity of their choice.
Giving Assistant’s Cash Back Promise
I know you have heard of a few other sites like Giving Assistant. The difference is the Double Cash Back, Always. Giving Assistant gives you 100% of the commission, unlike the other guys with just 50% of the commission. You get it back direct via check or paypal. Minimum payout is just $5.01, not $25 like the other guys.
Let Me Show You How Giving Assistant Works
My youngest son still had his Christmas money he had received from grandparents to spend. He really loves to craft so, he wanted to purchase a desk. First just sign-up. Super easy! I just logged in using my Facebook account to make it easy.
You can look around at the deals and coupon offers to see where you might find the best deals. Looking for a desk for my son I found Kohl’s had a great coupon code, plus I could earn my Kohl’s cash along with Kohl’s reward points! Then, still get my rewards back on Giving Assistant!
My favorite places to shop are Kohl’s, Macy’s, Best Buy, Target and Walmart. My suggestion would to look around to see who has the product you want at the best price combined with the coupon codes offered through Giving Assistant.
When you click on a store you might want to shop at, Giving Assistant lays it all out for you. They are up front with exactly the percentage you will receive back and how you should make your purchase.
I shopped to find the exact desk he wanted then, took a look at all the coupon codes to see which would apply. To show the codes just click on one of them, then they reveal all the codes. I love how you don’t have to click on each code.
These are just a few of the codes. The list kept going.
We purchased the Step2 Art Master Activity Desk listed for $94.99 with a shipping surcharge of $10 = $104.99+taxes.
I used the coupon code from Giving Assistant to receive $15 Off a $50 Order. Plus, I received $10 Kohl’s Cash back! My final purchase was……
With the Yes2You Rewards points I am only 20 points away from $5 Kohl’s rewards. So from this purchase I will receive $4 back.
Then, to top it all off I received $3.80 back from Giving Assistant!
Let’s break down the math……
-$15 coupon code found on Giving Assistant
Out of Pocket: $95.59
Receiving Back
$10 Kohl’s Cash
$4 Kohl’s Rewards
$3.80 Giving Assistant
Total: $17.80
Total Savings $32.80
Like Paying $77.79 for the Step 2 Desk!
Giving Assistant Referral Program
Oh, and don’t let me forget Giving Assistant’s referral program! Everyone you refer gets $5 cash fro signing up! Here, get your $5 by signing up using my referral link. If I would have had someone’s link I could have saved another $5 off the desk. 🙂
michelle combs says
thanks I love discounts
Sue M. says
This is really helpful; I know there are discount codes at stores but they’re often hard to find, this makes things a lot easier!
Rachel says
Thank you for the info. I am really working hard to save money!
Rachel says
I’d never heard of giving assistant. Thanks for the info!
Annie says
Very interesting concept on saving money. Will check into it thanks
Tina Warren-Peoples says
I will definitely check them out the next time I shop online.
Thanks for the great info!
suzanne says
This is great information, thanks for sharing. I’ve got to pin it so I don’t forget.
Amber Ludwig says
So awesome!! Thank you for sharing this!! Im always looking for ways to save or get money back from all my online purchases!! I have never heard of the Giving Assistant but will have to go check them out now!!
Sonya Cocherell says
This sounds like a great program. Who doesn’t want to get cash back?
clojo9372 says
Wow.. this is such an informative post! I knew of discount codes of course but I never found one before. LOL! I love to save when I can, so thank you for giving me the info in order to do that! 🙂
Heather E. says
Thanks for this post! I have used Ebates a few times, but I will definitely be switching to Giving Assistant since they contribute to charity. This is a great way to give back while putting money back into your own pocket. It’s genius.
Magdalena says
I had never heard of this loyalty program, Giving Assistant, but thank you for sharing. I will be signing up shortly via your referral link. 🙂
christina moore says
thank you grat tips
Michelle Bartley says
Thanks for the information! Anyway I can save money helps!
Billy Ferrigno says
Student discounts are awesome, and if you’re currently enrolled in school, you can often get discounts on things from software to laptops to office supplies and more. Of course, if you aren’t a student, anymore—but you have flexible ethics—you can still use that old .EDU email address or school ID to get the same discounts forever .
Karen Propes says
Thanks for sharing, I haven’t heard about this one. I’m going to check into this one. The more discounts I get the Happier I feel about shopping.
Debbie White Beattie says
This is such valuable information and you have some really great ideas
Jerry Marquardt says
I like this program becasue it sounds nice and easy to use. I also thank you for the great information, and sharing.
Tina G. says
Thanks for the great list of companies with discounts!! I use Kohl’s and love it, but I wasn’t aware of some of the others!!
KATE SARSFIELD says
Some great tips Susan! I’m in a wheelchair so online shopping if perfect for me and every little helps, right?
Ann says
Thank you for this post– I’d never heard of Giving Assistant before, and I will be looking into it. Also, I found it very helpful that you included several screen grabs. Thanks!
Sarah C says
Thanks for the information!
Sandra Watts says
Thanks for sharing this. I will check it out. I had not heard of it. I hate outdated codes. 🙁
Barrie says
I use Shop at Home for this but will look into Giving Assistant, it looks like it offers more perks!
Michelle Elizondo says
Interesting read.
sherry butcher says
Thanks for sharing this information. I created an account and should be using it next week.
Sue Mullaney says
It is hard to find a website that offers reliable updated lists of discount codes. I’ll definitely want to check this out; thanks for posting!
Pat Schwab says
Thanks, who doesn’t want to save money? I never heard of some of these so I am pinning this.
RT says
Nice post – I am always interested in more ways to save. I will definitely check them out.
Amy Green says
This is a real find! Your post will be a real asset to me, as I have a lot of family birthdays grouped together this summer, as well as Father’s Day and back-to-school. Plus, I can start planning for the fall with Halloween and Christmas! Thanks for the great tip.
Cami Valenzuela says
Very interesting facts. Will save some of these. Thanks for the tips.
Elaine says
Wow, this was super helpful! I didn’t even know there were sites like the Giving Assistant! Definitely have to check that out.
Kelly A says
I can’t believe you saved over $30! That’s amazing! I might give it a try!
Nancy Burgess says
I love discounts thanks so much for sharing this.
The Char says
This is great to be saving money with.
Sandra says
Thank you – I always try to use a reward site when making online purchases. I was unaware of these options. I’m going to check them out!
Cheryl W. says
I am just getting started with trying to save our family money. This is a great tip and worth looking more into. Thanks
Michelle Bartley says
Thanks for all the great tips!!
Samantha Michelle says
Just about everything is right with these tips! I am definitely a sucker for discounts especially when I am online shopping.I cannot thank you enough for this post. It is very useful! Definitely using the tips on this guide
kymi adams says
Wow what a super post! Giving Assistant sounds so wonderful! I would save my cash back for Xmas make it easy on my wallet too. Thank you for sharing. Awesome post!
Charlotte Raynor says
Thanks for this great information. I love to shop online and now I can save money too.
Cheryl Everitt says
With this information hopefully I can snag a discount. Thank you.
sheila ressel says
This is wonderful! I won’t have to search all over the internet for discount codes anymore. What a time AND money saver!
KATE SARSFIELD says
Every little helps, right? I wonder if there is a similar scheme here in Ireland?
Betty C says
Great information. Now if I can just remember to use it when I’m ready to shop online.
Kirsten says
It’s an interesting site and concept. Referral links never work for me because my friends never want to do this. I’m afraid this would be the same as ebates for me. I never remember to use it. 🙂
Ronald Gagnon says
I couldn’t believe the scope to be saving money
Nyx says
i will use this tips definitely! thank you for sharing!
Kim Thorne says
Thanks for the info. I love a way to save money whenever possible.
Quanda Dykstra says
I never heard of Giving Assistant. Thanks for thoroughly explaining this program to us.
Brittany h says
Love this blog post!! So informative and helpful!
Catherine Parks says
I love my discounts. I have never heard of this site but I currently use Ebates, Honey and Retailmenot. I favorite store to use coupons is at Kohls because you can use up to 4 coupons at a time and can normally score free shipping!!
Mel says
Always love to save a few bucks. Great article! Thanks for the tips!
Lisa Ogle says
Wow! I guess you can really save a lot I will have to try these suggestions out, thanks.
Sarah Kurtz says
This is awesome! I need every deal i can get. 1 income with 2 kids…. money is definitely tight.
Michele says
I really need to start saving on all my purchases.. this is a great idea.. maybe next year I can find the time to look into this…
Jeanna Massman says
Thanks for all the helpful ideas!
Sue Mullaney says
I have a hard time finding discount codes online; this would be very handy to use!
Bryan Vice says
This article is so helpful as i buy a lot of items online. Thank you