The rebate will just show up in your account usually in about 24-48 hours.) (Note: Some stores like Kroger and Publix allow you to link your loyalty card or phone number to the app, so there is no need to scan a receipt. If you don’t, the basic gist is that you can get money back when you buy certain items. Head to the store, buy the item, and scan your receipt into the app. Hopefully if you’ve been following Southern Savers for a while, you already know about Ibotta. If you want some more guidance, check out our video on How to Use Couponing Apps. I’m a huge fan especially of Ibotta and Checkout51! It’s worth downloading the ones that you feel like might be worthwhile and then seeing if you actually use them. Using this apps is not going to replace a part-time job or pay for all your groceries, but if you take a few minutes when you’re shopping to see how you can use them, then you might be able to earn back a percentage of your monthly grocery budget. And while some of us may feel the need to use them less, there are some ways you may not be using your smartphone that could be earning you some extra cash. These days, pretty much everybody has a smartphone.
