New Features of Ibotta App: $2 Newbie Bonus, Current Member Bonuses, Friend Bonuses + More

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If you are a current Ibotta app user (if not, sign up here!), you’ll want to take note of some changes to the Ibotta app that have launched today – most notably, new Bonuses and Store Extras. Also note that you must download or update to the latest version of Ibotta in order to see these Bonuses, Store Extras and other new features.

New User Bonus

* Every new user can earn an extra $2 for redeeming 2 offers within the first 2 weeks of registering. Sweet!
* If you are not yet an Ibotta user, head on over here to sign up!

Earn Bonuses

* Ibotta users can now earn Bonuses (just like the ones pictured above)! For example, the $0.50 April Showers Bonus – Redeem any 4 offers by the end of April and earn an extra $.50 (once you earn April Showers, you will unlock another exciting Bonus!). Or the $1 Steady Eddy Bonus – Redeem at least 1 offer each week for 4 weeks in a row w/ the Bonus clock starting on Monday of every week. Or the $1 Coke-Walmart April Challenge – redeem all 4 Walmart Store Extras by the end of April and earn $1 Extra.

* From the Main Menu of the app, you can explore Bonuses (just tap on the specific Bonuses to reveal instructions and earning levels) which will allow you to earn additional cash. As you complete Bonuses, you will unlock even more.

* New Bonuses can be revealed at any time; you will uncover hidden surprises as you use the app.

Friend Bonuses

* Earn and unlock new Friend Bonuses as you sign up your friends. Every time you complete a Friend Bonus, you earn real cash and unlock another one…

New Store Extras

In addition to the offers already available in the Ibotta Product Gallery, you will now find new offers in the new Store Extras section, which can be redeemed at specific retailers. Just go to the Main Menu in the Ibotta app to discover your Store Extras.

Join The Discussion

Comments 73

  1. Valerie

    Would someone be so kind as to explain to me how this works? Do you need an iphone or android to use it? I have an old dummy phone. Thanks so much!

    • Megan

      I’m just now looking at it – looks like you need a smart phone, I’m downloading the app as we type.

      • Megan

        And I have no CLUE how this works…sorry! lol

        • dawn

          Megan, it is so easy you just load the coupons and shop at your listed stores. When you are done you take a picture of the receipt and download it to ibotta and that is it. My downside is I have a Windows Phone now and they don’t support it yet, I have to use my iPod. Good luck.

          • Mandy B

            THANK YOU for explaining this. I will definitely get it. I thought you had to use virtual coupons in the store (I hate doing that). Technology is not my strong point.

        • Nick

          You can use coupons with it too! Last week clear shampoo was free at cvs with in store coupon. I paid $0 and no tax. I submitted my receipt via ibotta and got $1.25 back :).

          • Eyez

            Nick, I’m new to ibotta, I only received 0.75 for that deal. how do i get the entire $1.25?

            • Nick

              Did you share the offer on Facebook?

    • Yen

      You need a smart phone and a paypal account. You can create a free paypal account if you don’t have one already.
      Basically you buy anything in the offers from a participating store. Then you scan your receipt and item barcode.

      Once you redeem your earnings, it shows up in your linked paypal account within 24 hours.

      Hope that helps. Here is my link if you need it. https://ibotta.com/r/5XJBtA

    • Chris

      Yes, you do need a smart phone. Please sign up using my link if you sign up! Thanks! https://ibotta.com/r/7Bdw

    • Heather Wallace

      Sure! You do need a smart phone. Just download app here https://ibotta.com/r/ WCLEfg then you are good to go, it will give you money when you buy a featured item and you scan your receipt. Like a rebate

  2. Diane Hart

    I love Ibotta! If anyone needs to sign up and would like to use a referral link, here’s mine 🙂

    https://ibotta.com/r/yFV3Q

    Thank you! 🙂

    • Mandy B

      Diane – I just used your link to sign up 🙂

      • Diane Hart

        Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! 🙂

  3. NH

    I love Ibotta. It helps save on things I would normally buy. I believe you do need a smartphone to use this app. Please sign up using my link! I would greatly appreciate it! https://ibotta.com/r/7Bdw

  4. Alison

    Ibotta is wonderful! Easy way to earn fast cash! My link is: https://ibotta.com/r/j4mMQ
    I would appreciate anyone using my link as well!

  5. Nick

    Ibotta is by far the best app on the market right now. Download is a must if you haven’t already. If you haven’t signed up, you can use my referral link. It would be very appreciated.

    Sign up for Ibotta here: https://ibotta.com/r/rxxZWQ

  6. kristin

    deos this erquire you link it to a facebook accuont (like Endorse)?

    • dealhousewife

      it’s not required, but it is one way to get higher amounts on some items (by sharing to your fb acct) hth

  7. Lisa K.

    Has anyone else had trouble with reciepts getting rejected by Ibotta? My first submission went through with no problem, but I tried to send another yesterday and it keeps coming back rejected. 🙁 Other than that, I love using Ibotta too and hopefully I can resubmit and get it straightened out.

    • Amy K

      I’ve never had one rejected. Is your receipt too wrinkled…maybe?

    • Dana

      I have had to contact the help desk more than once. But they usually fix the issue.

  8. Jessika

    Hello hip2save friends!! Ibotta is a wonderful program. It helps save just that much more. Here is my link if anyone needs to sign up. Thanks in advance =) https://ibotta.com/r/2ya4Q

  9. Pat

    You can use an iPod for this app. I believe the newest version supports all stores but older versions only support certain stores (target is one if them)

    If anyone would like to sign up under my link it would be much appreciated.

    https://ibotta.com/r/vvCQw

    • Oliya

      I really like getting deals, and good offers, and this looks like great idea. Does it supported by IPhone 3 right? I also wanted to create account but not through fb , but my email . So how does this work exactly? Will I just be scanning the receipts in, and than looking to get refunds paid through my papal account? Did I get that right?
      Thanks for the help 🙂

    • RK

      It supports many, but not all, stores.

  10. Angel Washington Durr

    How do you guys get service on your smartphones in the big box stores? I have an android and I never get coverage in the big stores to connect to these types of apps. I have tried and tried and it never seems to work.

    • Yen

      I do have connection issues, but you don’t have to use the app in-store unless you just want to scan an item to make sure it is the correct one for the offer. Publix has free wi-fi and so does Target in my area now.
      Here’s my link if anyone can use it. https://ibotta.com/r/5XJBtA

    • Paula

      I have the same problem. Sometimes if I bring up Ibotta at home and get the latest offers downloaded, then I can go into the store and it will let me see the offers and scan the items. Usually it won’t work though in places like Wal-mart, but it does work in Rite Aid. I wish I knew why I couldn’t get any mobile data service in the bigger stores.

    • RK

      I don’t have a data plan anyway, so I just use the app from my tablet at home.

  11. Emily

    Good Luck Collin! I hope you sign up 100,000 new friends with your posts! You deserve it for all the deals you post! 🙂

  12. Gen

    I love this app! Its not much of items but they do add up !! I would love if anyone would sign up by clicking on my link! Thank you all ahead!

    Sign up for Ibotta here: https://ibotta.com/r/wyhaA

  13. Nicole @ Liberty Belles

    Basically you download it to your smartphone and if you purchase any items that are listed there, you can take polls/post on facebook&twitter/answer questions/etc. and earn rebates. It’s actually really awesome, and they offer coupons on items that normally don’t have any!

    if you could sign up with my referral link that’d be much appreciated 🙂

    https://ibotta.com/r/gyjwA

  14. dealhousewife

    it’s an awesome app & easy to use! u need a smartphone and a paypal account (to transfer your earnings to) u just select the offers u like/want/will buy and click the icons to earn the amounts given (ig, take a 1 question survey, watch a short video, share on fb). then, once u purchase that item, redeem by uploading your receipt via your device to the app, then scan the appropriate barcode. once matched, ibotta verifies the offer (up to 24 hours, but mine are always within 1 hour) & credits the $ to your account. once u have at least $5, u can transfer it to your paypal account. if anyone wants to use my link, here it is! https://ibotta.com/r/mGJ6Ng thanks! 🙂

  15. marinewifey

    I LOVE this app! Can be used with any smart phone or anything that can download apps and take l pictures with such as the ipad. It’s super easy to use. You can use this in combination with coupons. And for all you military wives this now includes the commissary (which it didn’t when I first got it) anyways… highly recommend it! https://ibotta.com/r/wLmESA

  16. Ciera

    I love Ibotta I’ve earned almost $100 since I signed up last year. Please use my link below. Thanks!

    Sign up for Ibotta here: https://ibotta.com/r/UkPfKQ

  17. Catie

    I really love the ibotta app–so easy to use, payment comes quickly, and a great variety of offers! Please use me link if you’d like to try it–highly recommend!

    https://ibotta.com/r/F9MDw

    Thanks in advance!! 🙂

  18. karen

    I love ibotta! I highly recommend it. Here’s my link to sign up. Thanks and happy shopping 🙂
    https://ibotta.com/r/KmjBUA

  19. Beth

    This is a great app. I have earned almost $75 since Oct. Would love a referral!!! https://ibotta.com/r/uvMA

  20. elesa

    I don’t see a bonus link under any of the menus?

  21. Betsy

    I would love if someone would use my link when signing up. We are on such a tight budget and every dollar helps! https://ibotta.com/r/wkKKYQ

  22. Hayley Younce

    If anyone wants to help this poor college kid out, my link is https://ibotta.com/r/vmRobg 🙂 It would mean the world to me!

  23. Savannah

    Help me out i am i new person to ibotta if u guys could go to my link https://ibotta.com/r/KzEg this would really help me out alot thanks.

  24. Heather Wallace

    If you don’t already use this app, i would highly recommend it! If you would be so kind as to use my link, i will get $1, and you will get $2 when you redeem 4 offers! Thank you so much!

  25. Melissa R

    Throwing my referral code into the mix….
    https://ibotta.com/r/JcB2JQ

    It really is so easy. I am usually scanning my receipt in the grocery store parking lot! LOL I also love that I can scan the UPC code while I am at the store to make sure I have the right product before I purchase. Fool proof!

  26. Jackie

    I just started using IBotta a couple weeks ago and it’s great! They really do put money right into your PayPal account, awwwwesome! <3

    Sign up for Ibotta here: https://ibotta.com/r/u6ykg

  27. Donnita

    Ibotta is great!! I was a little skeptical at first and waited until I read some positive comments on here before joining. I am so glad I did!! I love it! I have earned over $20.00 in the past month buying products I am already going to purchase with coupons. So fast and easy…no complaints! Love the extra cash! If you want to sign up using my link, it is:

    https://ibotta.com/r/CyYg

  28. Cheryl

    I love Ibotta! I’ve already saved an additional $8.50 since signing up last week! My link is:https://ibotta.com/r/hNoTuw. Thanks! 🙂

  29. Gabrielle

    I posted the ibotta Newbie bonus on facebook in order to earn $2. I have redeemed 4 offers within the first 2 weeks of registering. However, I haven’t received the $2 bonus. Is anyone else having this issue? Is it because i only posted it on facebook but not on twitter?

  30. Michelle

    Love ibotta and the addition of bonuses and store specific deals will add some more fun! They’ve made lots of little tweaks but this looks a bit more involved.

    I don’t calculate the ibotta offers in my grocery totals, but like to move the funds over to PayPal and put it towards the fun stuff like it’s surprise money 🙂 I used my ibotta money via PayPal at bestbuy.com when they were running specials on iTunes gift cards. Made for a great deal!

    If you haven’t signed up yet it is really simple and pays quickly!
    https://ibotta.com/r/pNSg

  31. katy

    Hey, I’m a college student doing my best on adapting to a frugal lifestyle. Ibotta is great for when I do groceries and use coupons with it. Use my link if you want to start Ibotta please, I appreciate your support. Hip2savers are the best ! 😀

    https://ibotta.com/r/J5fc9g

  32. Joan

    Do you need to deposit $5.00 into the Pay Pal account to have money from redeeming the coupons from Ibotta deposited in your account?

    • RK

      Perhaps I misunderstand your question, but you don’t need to deposit any of your own money for this. Once you have earned at least $5 in ibotta, you can then have them give you the money via PayPal. Hope this helps.

  33. Jun

    I sign up from Hip2Save site in early January and I love this app. I appreciate if anyone would sign up under my link here https://ibotta.com/r/EZtuxg

  34. lorelei

    Not sure if anyone still needs to download the app, but if you do please consider using my referral code (: I’d appreciate it greatly!

    https://ibotta.com/r/CKxg

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