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Maximize Online Shopping Rewards with Portals
WHY IT MATTERS
Using online shopping portals can help you earn additional rewards on purchases you would have made anyway, making it a savvy move to address cost increases.
What happened
Online shopping portals offer a way to earn bonus points, miles, or cash back on purchases made at hundreds of retailers. By using a portal, you can earn rewards in addition to those earned on your rewards credit card. For example, Rakuten offers 2% cash back at Macy's, allowing you to earn $2 in cash back on a $100 purchase.
Some portals also offer browser extensions or mobile apps to make it easier to earn rewards. Major types of shopping portals include airline loyalty programs, credit cards, and cash back sites. Airline loyalty programs, such as United's MileagePlus Shopping, offer bonus points or miles based on purchases.
Credit card issuers, like Chase, also offer shopping portals where you can stack your credit card earnings. Cash back sites, such as Mr. Rebates, offer extra cash back on purchases.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Earn points, miles or cash back: How to maximize online shopping portals for your purchases
The Points Guy · Nick Ewen and Augusta Stone · Discovery and factual synthesis only; publisher copyright terms apply