These 5 browser extensions automatically apply coupons at checkout or earn you cash back, helping you save hundreds
If you’re looking to save money during the holidays, or any time at all, consider installing a browser extension that can save you hundreds of dollars when you shop.
Browser extensions are often free to use, and you can download and add them to your web browser, like Chrome or Firefox. Plus some even have a mobile app, allowing you to shop however you want and still save. These extensions can do a variety of things, but all have the end goal of saving you money.
Here’s what you can expect a browser extension to do:
- Scan the web for promo codes, then automatically apply any found when you checkout to see if you qualify for discounts.
- Award you cash back for eligible purchases.
- Tell you if an item can be found for less on another site.
- Aggregate product reviews and weed out those that seem fake, so you can make an educated purchase.
- A combination of coupons, cash back, price comparisons and reviews.
Since there are a variety of browser extensions to choose from, we rounded up some of the best ones, so you can try them out and find the right one for you.
Browser extensions that can save you money
Ibotta
On Ibotta’s secure site
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Cost
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How to save
Activate cash-back offers and clip digital coupons to get cash back on purchases.
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How to use it
Download the Ibotta app or the browser extension.
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How to receive your savings
Redeem cash back once you reach $20 as a deposit into your bank account, PayPal account or for gift cards.
Terms apply.
Rakuten
Information about Rakuten has been collected independently by CNBC and has not been reviewed or provided by the company prior to publication.
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Cost
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How to save
Get cash back on eligible purchases, automatic coupons and price comparisons.
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How to use it
Shop on Rakuten.com, the Rakuten app or install the browser extension.
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How to receive your savings
Cash back is awarded every 3 months by check or PayPal payment.
Terms apply.
Capital One Shopping
Information about Capital One Shopping has been collected independently by CNBC and has not been reviewed or provided by the company prior to publication.
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Cost
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How to save
Get a Shopping Credit (which acts like cash back) on eligible purchases, automatic coupons and price comparisons.
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How to use it
Download the Capital One Shopping app or install the browser extension.
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How to receive your savings
Shopping credits can be used to purchase gift cards.
Terms apply.
Honey
On Honey’s secure site
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Cost
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How to save
Get Honey Gold points on eligible purchases, automatic coupons and price comparisons.
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How to use it
Download the Honey app or install the browser extension.
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How to receive your savings
Redeem Honey Gold points for gift cards.
Terms apply.
CouponCabin
Information about CouponCabin has been collected independently by CNBC and has not been reviewed or provided by the company prior to publication.
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Cost
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How to save
Get cash back on eligible purchases, automatic coupons and price comparisons.
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How to use it
Click offers on CouponCabin.com, download the app or install the browser extension.
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How to receive your savings
Redeem cash back once you reach $10 by check, PayPal, Venmo, e-gift card or Chase payments.
Terms apply.
Once you find the browser extension that works best for you, watch your savings add up!
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Published at Sat, 19 Dec 2020 14:00:01 +0000
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