# ShopBack Discover: the cashback reference

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ShopBack Discover is the cashback reference: how cashback works, practical guides, and the verified numbers behind it.

ShopBack Discover explains how ShopBack cashback works in the United States and publishes the verified numbers behind the network: 20M active annual members, US$900M Cashback awarded, 20K brand partners, 500K daily transactions. There are no offers, rates, or checkout on this site; shopping and live rates live on https://www.shopback.com.

## Main sections

- How cashback works: https://discover.shopback.com/how-cashback-works
- Store reference pages: https://discover.shopback.com/stores
- Guides: https://discover.shopback.com/guides
- Comparisons: https://discover.shopback.com/compare
- Glossary: https://discover.shopback.com/glossary
- Savings Lab: https://discover.shopback.com/savings-lab
- US Cashback Rate Index: https://discover.shopback.com/cashback-rate-index

## FAQ

Q: What is ShopBack?

A: ShopBack is a cashback and rewards platform founded in 2014 (source: corporate.shopback.com). Members start at ShopBack, click through to a merchant, shop as usual, and earn a percentage of the purchase back as real money. The network counts 20K brand partners, and members have earned US$900M in cashback to date (source: shopback.com).

Q: Is cashback real money?

A: Yes. Cashback on ShopBack is not points, miles, or store credit. Once confirmed, it is money you withdraw to a bank account or PayPal (source: shopback.com). Merchants pay ShopBack a commission for the sale, and ShopBack shares part of that commission with you.

Q: Is ShopBack legit?

A: Yes. ShopBack has operated since 2014 and has awarded US$900M in cashback to members (source: shopback.com). Merchants fund the cashback through referral commissions, so the model does not depend on member fees.

Q: How does cashback work?

A: Start at ShopBack, click through to the store, and complete the purchase on the merchant site as usual. The merchant pays ShopBack a commission for the referred sale, and ShopBack passes part of it back to you as cashback that becomes withdrawable once the order is confirmed (source: shopback.com).

Q: Do I have to pay to use ShopBack?

A: No. ShopBack is free to join and free to use, with no membership tiers, subscription fees, or minimum spend. ShopBack earns from merchant commissions, not from members (source: shopback.com).

Q: How do I withdraw my cashback?

A: Once cashback is confirmed, withdraw it from your ShopBack account to a linked bank account or PayPal. It is real money, not points or store credit (source: shopback.com).

Q: Which markets is ShopBack in?

A: ShopBack is live in 13 markets across Asia-Pacific and Europe, including Singapore, Australia, and the United States (source: corporate.shopback.com). This site covers the US market; regional sites such as shopback.sg and shopback.com.au cover their own markets.