How One Reader Pays for Her Amazon Purchases Every Month (+ Refer Friend AND Earn 300 SwagBucks)

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If you’re not using Swagbucks, you are missing out on an opportunity to earn Amazon gift cards and more. Want some proof? Check out this email from reader, Sherry…

Over the years of visiting your site, I wondered what in the world was Swagbucks and how can they pay you in gift cards for doing so little. Well, last year I finally decided to see what the fuss was about & was floored at how easy it was to earn gift cards (kicking myself for not starting earlier!) The photo above is just a FEW things I’ve used the Amazon cards for in addition to many other items for my household. As a SAHM it is so nice to be able to contribute to the household “financially” & I have no feelings of guilt if I want to get something new, utilize the deals you post or try a new product. Thank you for continuing to highlight it and I recommend it to my fellow skeptics!


And through June 7th, you can get even more SwagBucks when you invite a friend to join! Just refer someone to Swagbucks between now and the 7th and when your referral earns 300 SwagBucks by the end of June, You AND your referral will both get 300 SwagBucks each! The 300 SwagBuck Bonus will be credited to all eligible members on July 10th. Check out all the details here and then click on “Refer Friends” at the top of the screen to get started!

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  1. Ashley

    I just gave birth to my second child and am looking to supplement my husband’s income. I really appreciate anyone who could sign up under me. Thanks so much! http://Www.swagbucks.com/refer/acoons6

    • Ruthanne

      Ashley, I used your referral link. 🙂

  2. Stephanie

    I signed up but it seems very, very time consuming to me to earn points. Any tips for a newbie?

    • Wendy

      Hi Stephanie! If you have a smartphone, I believe downloading the SBTV app and letting videos play is the most efficient way to earn 36 points a day. You should browse the Home and Garden category and favorite (by clicking the heart) the 10 second videos. Then return to the main/side menu and click favorites. The video you just favorited should appear there. Then all you have to do is let that video autoplay and it will replay itself on a loop. The SBTV app does place a cap of 36 sb a day I think. Occasionally the app crashes when it plays the advertisements so you may have to check up on it once in a while but for the most part all you have to do is let your phone work its magic!

      • Lori

        My question is how many minutes/hours does the SBTV app have to play a day to get the 36 SB. Is the app constantly playing these videos all day long? Just curious.

        • Denise G.

          SBTV takes about 1 hour of uninterrupted play to max out. Choose the “10 second tip videos” add them to your favorites and they’ll play in a loop. There are 4 other video apps you can use. Those max out at 18 points. They take longer than 1 hour but you can let those run at night even to get points. Check the SB blog (very bottom of the Home page) for the info on those. One more tip on the videos – you can hit Done at 3 seconds and advance to the next video. You do not have to let the entire video play.
          (Referral – dean923)

    • lindak

      I bought several Android phones when they were on sale for $5 to$10 during the holidays and use them to run Swagbucks and Perk exclusively. There are 5 or 6 Swagbucks apps that can be downloaded if you have internet access. I have a little “phone farm” set up in my family room and my husband will click on the next app when he see’s it’s stalled. Or if I’m watching TV I can glance at the phones occasionally and click to get them restarted.I was using my iPhone but decided it would run the battery down, etc.
      My referral is https://www.swagbucks.com/refer/buyitlow

      Thanks so much and good luck – it’s an easy way to get some gift cards.

  3. Mary

    I started earning Swagbucks a few years ago after Colin posted about it on here. I use mostly for extra Amazon gift cards at Christmas. I love the Swagbucks mobile app! If you want to try it out and earn a few extra gift cards, please sign up using my referral link: http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/eminem16

  4. Cathy

    I love Swagbucks! I have used it mainly for Amazon and Walmart. When I am working I leave the SBTV on and check on it every now and then. When I am bored I do go on and answer surveys and stuff but that is about it. I did find this great site: https://sc-s.com/ that will post the codes when they come available. Never invited friends but thought I would give it a try. Please use my referral link.

    http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/cclemente

  5. Lori

    I signed up under one of the links above. I would be so grateful if someone could use my link. I’ve never tried anything like this before, but hope I can earn a few gift cards here and there to save up for birthdays and Christmas for my three kids! 🙂
    https://www.swagbucks.com/p/register?rb=15521248

  6. Haseena

    I just wanted to Thank everyone who joined using my referral link, I honestly didn’t think anyone would use my link, once again thank you so much!

    http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/Haseena211

  7. Vicki

    Swagbucks is definitely a great way to make a few extra dollars here and there. You choose how you can earn points, but I have been successful earning points through making donations, running the TV apps, making clicks and signing up for special offers. Don’t delay, sign up as a new user through my referral link here: https://www.swagbucks.com/refer/laruetradingco Thank you so much in advance, I appreciate it!! 🙂

  8. Dylan

    I LOVE Swagbucks – I’ve been a member for more than 4 years and make over $50 every month without a lot of effort. If anyone wants to use my referral link, you can also email me at travelingdrexel78 at gmail and I’ll be happy to help you learn how it works. It’s overwhelming at first, but easy once you get the hang of it. You can get PayPal too!
    http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/RuebixPenguin

  9. Amy

    I really enjoy Swagbucks. It has helped me to have a little extra spending money and definitely helps with birthday and Christmas presents. I would really appreciate it for anyone interested if they would use my referral link when signing up: http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/peskyguard Thanks!!!

  10. edy

    I just joined! With twin boys that are about to turn 3 years old I am hoping to score some gift cards for Christmas! And to buy them some shoes! Boys are so HARD on shoes! I would be grateful if someone would use my link! Thanks!
    http://www.swagbucks.com/p/register?rb=15524530

  11. Brianna

    I just signed up using someone’s link! So late to the game but figured I would give it a try because this is the only place I can ask anyone to use my referral. I left an abusive husband which sadly included leaving all my friends and family behind. I have started a new life. New husband and finally after many years, I have kids. But I don’t have any friends or family. My family doesn’t like that my husband is a different race and therefor they don’t know they have grandchildren. So for the past 2 years, Hip2savers have been my awesome family. Don’t feel sorry for me – feel sorry for my parents that are missing out on their grandkids lives. Sorry. It was a depressing day today and I needed to get that out. I would be thankful and grateful to anyone that uses my referral. Thank you so much! http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/CosmoGirl1010

    • karen

      Hip2savers are like friends since people in my life dont seem to care about saving money, it’s so nice to come here and find people who i can relate to! I’d use your link but have already signed up myself. I wish you luck with everything!!:-)

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