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What is HP?
HP is an American technology company that traces its origins to a partnership founded in 1939 by Bill Hewlett and David Packard in Palo Alto, California, in a rented garage now regarded as the birthplace of Silicon Valley. Today HP Inc. designs and sells personal computers, printers, and related supplies, reaching US shoppers through hp.com.
HP Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker HPQ, formed when the original Hewlett-Packard separated into HP Inc. and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, a split established in 2015. As of August 2026, HP's consumer store on hp.com covers laptops and desktops across the Pavilion, Envy, Spectre, and OMEN lines, plus printers, ink, and accessories.
What is HP known for?
HP is known for personal computers and printers sold direct through hp.com, spanning everyday, premium, and gaming machines. The catalog covers the Pavilion and Envy laptops, Spectre premium convertibles, OMEN and Victus gaming systems, desktops, monitors, and a large printing range that includes printers, ink, toner, and Instant Ink subscriptions.
- Laptops across the Pavilion, Envy, and Spectre families
- OMEN and Victus gaming laptops and desktops
- Desktops and all-in-one PCs
- Printers, from home inkjets to office LaserJets
- Monitors, docks, keyboards, mice, and accessories
- Ink, toner, and the HP Instant Ink subscription
What is the HP cashback rate on ShopBack?
Percentage back on eligible HP purchases; see the live rate on ShopBack
Live rate: see the current HP rate on ShopBack. A checked rate appears here once the hourly rate check has fresh data; the binding rate is always the one on the HP page on shopback.com.
HP cashback on ShopBack is a percentage of eligible hp.com purchases. Printheads, paper, ink and toner, gift-card purchases, and warranties are excluded, along with HP Education and Academy (EDU) orders, HP2B orders, HP Outlet orders, Frontline Hero discounted orders, HP Parts Store purchases, and Employee Purchase Program (EPP) orders. Taxes, service charges, and shipping are also excluded. The live rate is on the ShopBack HP page.
See the live HP rate on ShopBack
How do you save money at HP?
Start every hp.com order from the HP page on ShopBack, because eligible purchases pay a percentage back on top of HP's listed prices. Activation costs nothing and takes one click before you shop. Note that printheads, paper, ink, toner, warranties, and gift-card purchases are excluded, so plan hardware orders to qualify.
Stack HP's own price mechanics next: frequent instant discounts, coupon offers, and HP's student and business store pricing appear at checkout, though EPP employee-program, EDU education, HP2B, and HP Outlet orders do not earn cashback. Only codes featured on ShopBack are safe to apply, since a promo code not featured on the platform can void the cashback for that order.
Time bigger purchases to HP's event weeks. Black Friday and Cyber Monday bring the deepest PC pricing, back-to-school lands in mid-summer, and HP runs recurring flash and weekly deals through the year. The calendar below lists the annual pattern.
HP promo codes and coupons: what stacks with cashback?
ShopBack lists any active HP promo codes on its HP page, right next to the cashback rate, and codes featured there stack with cashback. This page does not publish a HP coupon list of its own: codes change too often for a static list to stay honest, so the live ShopBack HP page is the single source.
The deal math is simple: a featured code lowers the price at checkout, and cashback then pays a percentage of what you actually spend. The code to avoid is one from a third-party coupon site, since the HP terms let a code not featured on ShopBack void the cashback for the entire order.
See current HP codes and cashback on ShopBack
HP deals, discounts and sales: what stacks with cashback?
The strongest HP deals are usually not codes at all: a HP sale or sitewide discount stacks with cashback automatically, because cashback is calculated on the discounted price you actually pay, and an upsized cashback rate works like an extra sitewide discount on top.
To see today's HP deals in one place, open the HP page on ShopBack: the current cashback rate, any featured discount codes, and upsized offers are listed together there. This page does not maintain its own HP sales list, because offers change too fast for a static page to stay honest.
How do you earn cashback at HP?
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Start at ShopBack
Open the merchant page on ShopBack (site, app, or browser extension) and click through to the merchant.
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Shop in the same session
Complete the purchase on the merchant site without visiting other coupon or deal sites in between, so the order tracks to your ShopBack account.
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Wait for tracking
Cashback appears as pending in your ShopBack account, usually within 2 days of the order.
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Withdraw your cashback
Once the merchant confirms the order (after the return window closes), the cashback becomes withdrawable to a bank account or PayPal.
When are the best times to buy at HP?
| Sale event | Timing | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Black Friday and Cyber Monday | Late November | HP's deepest pricing on laptops, desktops, and printers, with early Black Friday deals running for weeks before Thanksgiving. |
| Back-to-school | Mid July through early September | Laptops and printers for students at promotional prices, peaking for college move-in in August. |
| Weekly and flash deals | Recurring through the year | HP posts rotating weekly and flash deals across laptops, desktops, and accessories on hp.com. |
| Memorial Day and July 4th sales | Late spring into summer | Seasonal PC and printer discounts around the major US summer holidays. |
| Holiday gift deals | December | Gift-focused PC, printer, and accessory deals through the December shopping window. |
How does HP compare with alternatives?
HP, Dell, and Lenovo all sell computers direct to US shoppers, and each has a distinct strength. The table compares what each does best, so you can pick the right maker for a given purchase.
| Dimension | HP | Dell | Lenovo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Printing | Deep printer lineup from home inkjets to office LaserJets plus Instant Ink | Focused on computers with a narrow printing range | Focused on computers with a limited printing range |
| Gaming lineup | OMEN and Victus gaming laptops and desktops | Alienware and Dell gaming systems | Legion gaming laptops and desktops |
| Premium laptops | Spectre and Envy premium and convertible laptops | XPS thin-and-light premium laptops | ThinkPad and Yoga premium and convertible lines |
| Build-to-order | Configurable laptops and desktops on the HP online store | Deep direct configuration across consumer and gaming lines | Broad ThinkPad and IdeaPad customization |
| Support | HP Care Pack extended service plans on eligible hardware | Premium Support and ProSupport service plans | Lenovo Premium Care and Legion Ultimate Support |
Is HP legit and safe to shop at?
HP is one of the most established technology companies in the United States: its roots go back to 1939, and HP Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange as HPQ. Consumer orders on hp.com come directly from the manufacturer with a factory warranty.
Online orders on hp.com are protected by standard purchase safeguards: encrypted checkout, order tracking, and a published return policy. HP hardware carries a manufacturer warranty, and HP Care Pack plans can extend coverage and support on eligible products.
Cashback on HP orders through ShopBack adds no risk to the purchase itself. The order is placed on hp.com at hp.com prices; ShopBack is paid a referral commission by the merchant and shares it with the member, the same mechanic used across all ShopBack partner merchants.
What are HP shipping, returns, and payment options?
Shipping
HP offers free standard shipping on most hp.com orders, with delivery estimates shown at checkout. As of August 2026, configured or made-to-order systems are built after you order, so they can take longer to ship than in-stock products.
Returns
HP accepts returns on most hp.com items within its published return period, typically 30 days, with the item in original condition and packaging. Some categories and consumables differ, and rejected, cancelled, refunded, or returned purchases do not earn cashback. Partial returns get the cashback prorated.
Payments
HP accepts major credit and debit cards, PayPal, HP Gift Cards, and financing options at checkout on qualifying baskets. Note that gift-card purchases, warranties, ink and toner, and paper do not earn ShopBack cashback, and EPP, EDU, HP2B, and HP Outlet orders are excluded.
Which HP purchases are excluded from cashback?
- Printheads, paper, ink and toner, and warranties do not earn cashback.
- HP Education and Academy (EDU), HP2B, HP Outlet, Frontline Hero discounted, and HP Parts Store orders are excluded.
- Employee Purchase Program (EPP) orders are excluded.
- Gift-card purchases, and purchases made with vouchers or promo codes not featured on ShopBack, do not earn cashback.
- Taxes, service charges, and shipping and delivery are excluded from the calculation.
- Partial returns or exchanges get the cashback prorated as an adjustment.
The full, current terms live on the HP page on www.shopback.com .
HP cashback FAQ
Does HP give cashback through ShopBack?
Yes. HP is a ShopBack merchant in the US. Eligible hp.com purchases earn a percentage back, with the current rate shown on the live ShopBack HP page.
Do HP ink, toner, and warranties earn ShopBack cashback?
No. Printheads, paper, ink and toner, and warranties are excluded, so printer supplies do not earn cashback. Printer and PC hardware can qualify when the order is not part of an excluded program.
Do HP employee or education orders earn ShopBack cashback?
No. Employee Purchase Program (EPP), HP Education and Academy (EDU), HP2B, HP Outlet, Frontline Hero discounted, and HP Parts Store orders are all excluded. Buy through the standard consumer store on hp.com to qualify.
How long does HP cashback take to confirm on ShopBack?
HP cashback typically tracks as pending within 2 days of the order and confirms in about 90 days, after which it becomes withdrawable to a bank account or PayPal.
Does HP have promo codes that work with ShopBack cashback?
Sometimes. When HP promo codes are available, ShopBack features them on its HP page next to the cashback offer, and those featured codes stack safely with cashback. Codes from other coupon sites are risky: under the HP terms, a code not featured on ShopBack can void the cashback for the whole order.
Where do I find a HP coupon that will not void my cashback?
The HP page on ShopBack lists the coupons verified to stack with cashback. This site documents how HP cashback works rather than maintaining a coupon list; the ShopBack HP page is the live source for current codes.
Is HP legit and safe to order from online?
Yes. HP was founded in 1939, and HP Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange as HPQ. Consumer orders on hp.com use encrypted checkout, carry order tracking, ship from HP with a factory warranty, and follow a published return policy.
Do HP ink, toner, and printers earn ShopBack cashback?
Printheads, paper, ink, and toner are excluded, along with warranties and gift-card purchases, so printer supplies do not earn cashback. Printer hardware can qualify when it is not part of an excluded program order, so check the exclusion list on the ShopBack HP page before buying.
When is the best time to buy at HP?
The strongest HP pricing lands during Black Friday and Cyber Monday in late November, back-to-school from mid-July, and around Memorial Day and July 4th. HP also posts rotating weekly and flash deals across laptops, desktops, and accessories through the year.
Sources
Merchant facts on this page were verified against these primary sources on 2026-08-13. Rates and terms are rechecked by automated daily sweeps.
- HP: Returns and refunds — accessed
- HP: About HP — accessed
- Wikipedia: HP Inc. — accessed
- ShopBack: HP — accessed
Terms used on this page
- HP Instant Ink. HP's subscription service that ships ink or toner based on how much you print, billed monthly by page allowance rather than per cartridge.
- HP Care Pack. HP's extended service plan that lengthens warranty coverage and support on eligible HP hardware.
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