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Receipt-Based Rewards Apps

Receipt-based rewards apps take your Walmart receipt — either by photo scan, email forward, or account connection — and pay you points or cash redeemable via PayPal or gift cards. Because they're receipt-based rather than click-through, they work on in-store trips, grocery pickup, and online orders that portals typically miss.

How it works

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    Install an app such as Fetch, Ibotta, or TopShoppa.com and create an account.

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    Scan your paper Walmart receipt after leaving the store, or forward your Walmart.com order confirmation email.

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    Earn points on qualifying items and promoted brands; redeem for PayPal cash, Walmart or Visa gift cards, or partner rewards.

Best for

Anyone who does regular grocery, household, and pharmacy runs at Walmart — categories that portals rarely track but receipt apps handle without extra steps.

Watch out

Rates vary by category and promotion, and points can take a few days to post. Read each app's terms before assuming an item will qualify.

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