How To Turn Grocery Receipts Into Real Cash With Fetch Rewards?

A significant percentage of U.S. households now use receipt-scanning apps to combat inflation, Fetch Rewards dominates among America's top rewards platforms. Launched in 2013 by then-teen entrepreneur Wes Schroll, Fetch has grown into a $2.5 billion company with backing from SoftBank. The app has 12.5M+ monthly active users and has paid out over $1 billion in rewards by turning everyday shopping data into gift cards and cash. Unlike niche competitors, Fetch accepts any receipt; groceries, pharmacies and gas stations which makes it a legit side hustle.

What Is Fetch Rewards?  

Fetch Rewards is a free mobile app (iOS/Android) that converts receipts into redeemable points. 

Core features:

Business Model: Partners with 600+ CPG brands (Kraft Heinz, PepsiCo) who pay for anonymized shopping insights.  

• Point Value: 1,000 points = $1 (standard rate).  

• Scope: U.S. only; receipts must be scanned within 14 days.  

• Security: SOC 2-certified data encryption; never stores credit card details.

How Does It Work?

1. Scan Any Receipt (Instant Points)  

•    Snap paper/e-receipts → 25+ base points each (even for $1 purchases).  

•    Pro Hack: Connect Gmail/Amazon for automatic e-receipt scanning (+100 pts bonus).  

 2. Boost Earnings with Brand Offers  

•    Earn 500–15,000 pts buying partner products.  

•    Check "Featured Offers" before shopping.  

 3. Play Fetch Games 

•    Earn 3,000–10,000 pts/week via in-app games (Bingo etc).

 4. Refer Friends

•    Get 2,000–4,000 pts per referral who scans 1+ receipt.  

 5. Seasonal Challenges  

•    Complete "Receipt Bingo" patterns for bonus 5,000–20,000 pts.

Realistic Earnings

Trustpilot Reality Check  

Despite a 3.6/5 rating from thousands of users, these are some of the issues you should be prepared to handle if they occur:

• Delayed Points: Brand offers taking 72hrs+ to register.  

• Support Gaps: 48hr average email response time.

How to Redeem Rewards?

1. Minimums:  

•    $3: 3,000 pts (Amazon, Starbucks)  

•    $10: 10,000 pts (PayPal, Visa)  

2. Process:  

•    Tap "Rewards" → choose gift card → points deducted instantly.  

•    PayPal deposits in <24hrs after first cashout.  

3. Pro Strategy:

• Redeem at $10+ for better point value (e.g., $10 Amazon = 10k pts vs. $5 = 5.5k pts)

 Fetch Rewards vs. Top Alternatives

Final Verdict

Fetch Rewards is ideal if you:  

• Grocery shop 1x/week or more.

• Buy national brands.

• Want quick <$5 redemptions.

Questions?

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