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You can earn points just by walking into participating stores, and by scanning items with no obligation to buy them. If you do buy any of those items, though, you can earn even more points by scanning your receipt afterwards.  There are more ways to earn points, too, with and without spending money.  Our Shopkick review will cover the app\u2019s pros and cons and explain how it works. Shopkick won\u2019t replace your day job, but it can help you earn points toward gift cards every month, even if you don\u2019t buy a thing.  Earn a $5 Shopkick Bonus!  After downloading Shopkick, use my Shopkick promo code LOGAN to earn a $5 bonus!  To get the $5, you must earn at least 50 kicks within 7 days.  You can easily earn 50 kicks in a quick visit to Walmart like I show you in this video.  How Shopkick Works To start using Shopkick, download the app on an iOS (10.0 or later, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch) or Android (6.0 and up) device. From there, you\u2019ll have access to a wide range of options for earning Shopkick points, or kicks.  how to get more kicks Earn Shopkick Points Without Spending Money Walk into select partner stores Scan barcodes of select products with in-app scanner Watch online video ads Look through product listings for \u201csurprises\u201d Refer friends to Shopkick Earn Shopkick Points With Purchases Purchase select items and submit your receipt through the app Shop at select partner stores with a linked credit card Shop at select online partner stores through the app Redeeming Shopkick Points Kicks can be redeemed for gift cards for select retailers such as Amazon, Starbucks, Target, and Walmart. Every 250 kicks gets you $1, and you can earn hundreds of kicks in a single transaction.  These are just some of the brands currently offering gift cards on Shopkick:  Amazon Best Buy eBay Foot Locker Gamestop Groupon JC Penney Lowe\u2019s Nike Old Navy Paypal Sephora Starbucks Target Uber Walmart Where Shopkick Works Shopkick gives you the option to earn kicks online or in physical stores. You may find it easy to work it into your regular shopping routine.  Shopkick In-Store While purchases typically lead to greater rewards, you can earn 25 or more kicks simply by entering partner stores.   To make this work, you have to turn on Bluetooth and allow Shopkick to track your location.  The app will then update your homepage to show you participating stores nearby.  turn on location services shopkick find stores near you with walk in kicks shopkick kicks nearby happy shopkicking In-store Technology Participating stores have installed small Shopkick boxes inside their front doors. When you walk into a store, your phone picks up an inaudible signal the box sends out, and you get your kicks.   The store pays Shopkick a commission for getting you through the doors, so you won\u2019t get any kicks for walking past the store or lingering nearby \u2014 you have to actually go in.  Kicks for Scanning Products Once in store, the app will show you products you can scan for 10 kicks or more each.  how to scan shopkick look for the barcode icon locate the product to scan tap scan barcode shopkick You don\u2019t have to buy the items you scan in order to earn kicks, but if you do buy them you can submit your receipt through the app for an additional 100 or more kicks.  submit a receipt on shopkick Furthermore, when you make purchases at partner stores using a credit card linked to Shopkick, you\u2019ll earn a certain number of kicks for each dollar spent.  All things considered, you could earn several dollars or more on a single shopping trip.  Geographic Limitations The downside to Shopkick, of course, is that you can only earn kicks this way if you live or work near participating stores.  Shopkick is cagey about which stores offer kicks for showing up, but they seem to include major retailers such as Target, Walmart, Best Buy and T.J. Maxx.  You\u2019ll only know for sure what\u2019s available to you once you sign up and head out.  Shopkick Online Shopkick connects with a number of online retailers to give you kicks for every dollar you spend. As with physical stores, you can also earn kicks without purchasing anything by interacting with content in the app\u2019s Discover feed.  visit your favorite online stores through shopkick place items in card and checkout kicks activity You\u2019ll receive 200 kicks simply for linking your credit or debit card to the Shopkick app. Linking a card also allows you to earn kicks on future online purchases.  earn more with a linked card link your card pay with linked card earn kicks with your linked card Shop Through the App Make sure to shop through Shopkick in order to earn as many kicks as possible. You\u2019ll only receive rewards if you access the target site through Shopkick.  Shopkick Video Walkthrough If you\u2019d like to see a video walkthrough of how to use the Shopkick app, check out the video below!  In this video, I take you with me to Walmart and show you how to earn rewards in the Shopkick app.    Referral Bonuses Referrals are one of the most efficient ways to earn gift cards through Shopkick. When someone you refer downloads the app and either enters a partner store or scans a product barcode, you each receive 250 kicks. Keep in mind they need to perform one of these actions within one week of signing up.  Finding New Referrals Finding new referrals can become challenging after a while, but you can send a referral code to anyone \u2014 including fellow shoppers who are curious about why you\u2019re walking around scanning products. This is a great opportunity to introduce people to Shopkick and earn referral rewards.  invite friends on shopkick Earning Points With Referrals You can earn up to 25,000 kicks, or $100, by referring friends and family members to Shopkick.   Unfortunately, you\u2019ll stop earning kicks after 100 referrals, but you\u2019ll still walk away with $100 in gift cards.  How Much Can You Earn on Shopkick? Everyone\u2019s experience with Shopkick is different, but you could earn a surprising amount of gift card value even if you don\u2019t spend any money. On the other hand, it\u2019s important to set realistic expectations before using the app.  Unless you\u2019re willing to spend a lot of time watching videos and visiting stores, you probably won\u2019t earn more than $5 or $10 in gift cards per week.  Walking Into Stores Walking into stores and scanning barcodes, for example, may only be a good use of your time if you were already planning to go. You\u2019ll probably earn a dollar or less for each visit unless you buy something in the store.  Making Purchases Purchases offer significantly more rewards, but you\u2019ll have to spend a lot of money to earn back anything substantial. For example, if a store offers two kicks per dollar, you\u2019ll earn 100 kicks ($0.40) when you spend $50. At that rate, you would have to spend $1,250 to earn just $10.  Sometimes, though, you\u2019ll come across a good deal. This 4,000-kick Hulu subscription is worth $16!  hulu on shopkick Watching Videos Watching videos online is an easier way to use Shopkick, since you can earn kicks while commuting or even while watching television, movies or videos on another device. That said, most videos only offer around 50 kicks, so you\u2019ll have to spend a lot of time on Shopkick to earn a few kicks.  Referring Friends And as mentioned above, you can earn up to $100 in kicks by getting others to use the app.  Redeeming Shopkick Points You can redeem your kicks for gift cards to a large number of stores.  Set a Gift Card Goal When you first sign up for Shopkick, you\u2019ll be prompted to choose a gift card to work toward. You can always change your mind about which card you want.  choose a gift card to earn on shopkick Gift cards are available in different denominations, and you may have to earn a certain minimum before withdrawing kicks.  Gift Cards to Work Toward Each retailer sets the range of gift card denominations they offer. As mentioned above, 250 points is generally equal to $1 in value, but that\u2019s up to the retailer\u2019s discretion.  Shopkick Retailers Retailer Kicks Needed Denominations Offered Walmart\t500+\t$2, $5, $25, $50 Target\t500+\t$2, $5, $10, $25 TJ Maxx\t500+\t$2, $5, $10, $25, $50 Amazon\t1,250+\t$5, $10, $25, $50, $100 Best Buy\t1,250+\t$5, $10, $25, $50, $100 Apple Store\t2,500+\t$10, $15, $25 Uber\t3,750+\t$15 Disney\t6,250+\t$25, $50 Tory Burch\t62,500\t$250 Tiffany & Co.\t75,000\t$300 Is Shopkick Legit? Shopkick has been around since 2010. Google Play shows 10,000,000+ downloads and 224,000 reviews; the Apple App Store doesn\u2019t show downloads but has nearly 55,000 ratings.  Shopkick has been mentioned on sites like Yahoo, Fox Business, and Rachel Ray. It\u2019s one of the most well-known rewards apps, and most users have positive experiences.  According to the Shopkick website, users have earned $85 million in gift cards.  Reviews Are Positive The Shopkick app has received generally positive reviews, with a rating of 4.7 on the App Store and 4.4 on Google Play.  Some of the most commonly cited issues in negative reviews include low payouts, poor customer support, and a lack of opportunities to earn rewards.  The support team writes detailed responses to many reviews, though, suggesting they care about the customer experience.  Getting Help shopkick email customer support Shopkick offers pretty a pretty comprehensive help section on the website and in the app, including a search bar and a \u201cBugs\/Technical Issues\u201d category.  There are plenty of explainers available, as well as an informative blog and a page of Shopkick tips.  Email support is offered if you can\u2019t find the answers you need, and the company provides timely responses to questions and comments on the app store listings and social media.  Shopkick Pros and Cons Pros Free app. The app is free to download and use. Earn without spending. You can earn points for gift cards without buying anything. Referrals pay. You can earn $1 per referral on up to 100 referrals Cons Time investment. It can be time consuming to earn significant numbers of kicks. Location dependent. Opportunities can vary widely depending on your location. Mobile only. The website is informative, but you can only shop through the mobile app. Is Shopkick Worth It? Shopkick won\u2019t replace your day job, but you could earn $10 or more in gift cards every week simply by checking in at partner stores and submitting receipts through the app.  Don\u2019t Quit Your Day Job That\u2019s not bad, especially if you shop regularly in Shopkick\u2019s partner stores anyway. But there are better ways to generate sustainable income, especially if you have the time to start a more lucrative side hustle.  And There Are Trade-Offs You also have to consider your personal tolerance for allowing an app to track your movements. If you\u2019re big on privacy, this may give you pause.  On the other hand, if you\u2019re experienced with cash back and shopping apps you may have already made peace with the inherent trade-offs.  Shopkick is a free app that lets you earn gift cards to major retailers without spending any money, although making purchases increases your earnings.  4.5\/5 Rating shopkick Download We earn a commission on this offer  Shopkick Promo Code The best Shopkick promo code to use in April 2021 is LOGAN, which gives you a $5 sign-up bonus!  Here\u2019s how to use this Shopkick promo code:  Download Shopkick. During your Shopkick sign-up, use Shopkick promo code LOGAN. Within 7 days of downloading the app, earning at least 50 kicks in the app.  You can easily earn 50 kicks in a quick visit to Walmart like I show you in this video. 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