The best shopping loyalty programs that actually offer you something
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – With the holiday season fast approaching we all know our wallets can quickly thin out, which is why WFLA looked into which loyalty programs have the best rewards.
Justin Cuplar is a savings expert at The Penny Hoarder. Cuplar says when picking a loyalty program, make sure what you are getting is worth it and always read the fine print.
“Legit loyalty programs will actually offer you something. You see a lot of them that say, ‘Yeah, sign up for this, but there is actually no goodness to it. There is nothing for a customer. They may offer 1 percent back and that’s really not worth it to the customer,” said Cuplar.
Cuplar put together a list of his top loyalty programs:
Shop Your Way Rewards
The benefits:
- Free
- Get points back for every dollar you spend at Sears or Kmart.
- Sometimes the points back are 50-100 percent
- Online deals
Kohls “Yes2You” Rewards
The benefits:
- Free
- Simple
- $5 for every $100
- Birthday Bonus
Target Red Card
The benefits:
- Free
- It is a credit card but you can link it to your bank account so it works like a debit card
- 5 percent credit for every dollar
- Free shipping
Petco Pals
The benefits:
- Free
- $5 for $100 you spend
- Members only discount
- Free birthday treat for your pets
Plenti
The benefits:
- Partners with 13 different retailers
- $1 per $100 spent
- You can use points at any of the partnering businesses
For online shoppers Cuplar says Amazon Prime has good deals and bonus for being a member.