Top websites to make money, earn cash back and gift cards

Are you looking for ways to earn some extra cash for a vacation or win gift cards to buy the things you want but can't always afford?

Well, then you came to the right place. All these apps and websites are proven to work, I know because I have been using them personally for a while and have tested them so you can be sure they aren't scam.

Keep in mind that you will not become rich from using any of these apps or websites but you can earn extra money and accumulate gift cards that you can even sell it for a profit.

Here are my top 8 favorite cash back and money making apps and websites in 2021

1 - Inbox Dollars

Inbox Dollars is a great website to make money. They pay you in real cash, you can choose to receive a check or be paid via Paypal, visa prepaid card and even gift cards. I always choose check or Paypal and have never had an issue with getting paid.

There are so many ways you can earn money with Inbox Dollars, here are just a few:

• Reading emails that are delivered daily to your email inbox

• Playing games

• Completing tasks

• Watching videos

• Answering surveys

• Answering their daily one question of the day

• Uploading receipts

• Printing coupons

• Using printable coupons

• Purchasing gifts cards

• Conducting online searches

The price for each activity differs. Some activities are as high as $100 and others are as low as $0.01. The key to earning money with inbox dollars is definitely consistency. There are different surveys and activities you can do everyday, so if you are really looking to earn extra cash, this website will certainly help you get to your goal.

I had a friend of mine sign up to deliver food with Ubereats via the InboxDollars and earn $50. She was very happy because she had a job but also an extra $50 in her pocket to spend.

Sign up with Inbox dollars today and receive $5 to get you started.

2 - TopCashBack

TopCashBack offers cash back and discounts on over 4,400 online stores. You can shop via the app or install their extension to your browser and let TopCashBack tell you whenever there is a deal or a cash back offer.

From big retailers such as the Apple store, Wal-Mart, JC Penney and many others, TopCashback is one of the cash back websites that offers you the highest cash pay out compared to other options.

From time to time, the website also runs giveaways like the one on March 10th 2021, where they are giving away a Nintendo Switch (worth $300) and physical copy of Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe in honor of Super Mario day.

Unlike some other cash back and money making websites and apps, TopCashBack has no minimum amount to cash out and you can be paid via prepaid gift cards, Paypal or ACH.

If you shop online often and can greatly benefit from receiving cash back on your purchases, then TopCashBack is a great option for you.

Sign up today and receive $5 once you reach $10 in cash back.

3 - Rakuten

Previously known as Ebates, Rakuten is another website where you can earn cash back on your online purchases but if you prefer to shop in store rather than online, then you can also use Rakuten to score some cash back.

You can shop in store at Macy's, Bed Bath and Beyond and many other retailers and earn as much as 10% cash back on your purchase.

On top of the cash back, Rakuten also lets you know when there is an offer or coupon available for the store you are shopping at so you don't have to waste time looking for the best deal.

You can receive you payment in a form of a check, which Rakuten calls it "Big Fat Check" or via Paypal. Pay outs occur every three months.

Sign up for Rakuten today and receive $20 when you spend $20 on a qualified purchase using the app or web browser extension.

4 - Swagbucks

Swagbucks is a website and app where you can earn swagbucks and exchange them for gift cards.

There are many ways to earn swagbucks, here are just a few:

• Playing games

• Completing tasks

• Watching videos

• Answering surveys

• Answering their daily one question of the day

• Purchasing certain products

• Receiving cash back for your online and in store purchases

• Gift card purchases

• Searching the web

Just like Inbox Dollars, the best way to earn with Swagbucks is to really stay consistent and access the app or website on a daily basis and do their daily activities as well as check often for product deals.

I have been rewarded swagbucks for purchasing eggs, milk and some other products that I already planned to purchase so that was a great way to earn.

Join Swagbucks today to receive $10 bonus and install the browser extension on your computer and laptop to maximize your earnings.

5 - Ibotta

Ibotta has to be one of my favorite apps to make cash back mainly because it gives money back on grocery and other items I buy often such as milk, butter, produce and many others.

Within two months I was able to accumulate $85.15 for items that I needed to purchase for my family of five and our dog.

With Ibotta you can cash out when you have earned over $20 and you can choose between PayPal, direct payment to your bank account or gift cards.

Another cool thing about Ibotta is that you can also earn bonuses when your team spends or redeems a certain amount of offers. This is a great way to earn cash back just for partnering up with friends and other Ibotta community members.

Sign up for Ibotta today and start earning. Use my referral code ( MVFHMIP ) and join my team so we can smash monthly goals together and maximize our earnings.

Also read: How to start an edible garden with no money

6 - Receipt Hog

Receipt hog is one of the easiest apps to earn cash by submitting receipts. You can submit any receipt via the app and you will be rewarded with coins that you can turn it into cash.

Other ways to earn coins via the app is by connecting your email account so Receipt Hog can scan for online purchases, connecting your Amazon account will earn you an extra 36 coins per month, 5 sweepstake entries every month and more possibilities to be invited to take surveys, connecting your Kroger account gives you an additional 36 coins each month and you can also play the slots and take the surveys when they are available to you.

Bonus coins are also available by submitting receipts each week of the month and as well as completing different levels. There are a total of 40 levels you can reach, I am currently on level 17 and earned 225 coins when I achieved that level.

Receipt hogs also offers monthly sweepstakes which award users anywhere between 20 to 5,000 coins.

You can redeem your coins once you have reached a total of a 1,000 coins for an amazon gift card, visa prepaid card or to your Paypal account.

7 - Fetch Rewards

Fetch Rewards is another great app that you can earn gift cards by simply submitting your purchase receipts as well as purchasing certain products and even prescriptions.

You can also earn points on e-receipts by connecting the app to your Amazon account as well as email so the app can capture purchases made from websites such as Wal-Mart, Costco, Bath & Body works and many others.

Points earned can be exchanged for gift card from a variety of stores like Amazon, Wal-Mart, Starbucks, CVS and the list goes on. The minimum amount to cash out is 3,000 points which is also equals to a $3 gift card.

You can easily get to that amount if you sign up to Fetch rewards today and use my referral code (H16C7) to get 2,000 points to get you started. All you have to do to earn the 2,000 points is snap your first receipt and you are ready to go.

8 - Check out 51

Checkout 51 is a cash back app that you earn money by buying certain products, purchasing gas at qualified gas stations, online shopping, surveys and save money on prescriptions by using their prescription savings card.

You can make up to $0.03 per gallon when using checkout 51 specific qualified gas station and uploading the receipt within 24 hours after pumping gas.

You can request a check when your account balance has reached a total of $20.