tuckara.com/post/cashback-woolworths-coles-australia" title="How to Get Cashback on Your Woolworths and Coles Shop Every Week">Cashback apps are one of the few genuinely free ways to save money in Australia. You shop as normal, through an app or browser extension, and a percentage of your spend comes back to you. No behaviour change required — just a slightly different starting point for purchases you were making anyway.
Here's how the main options compare in 2026.
Shopback
Shopback is one of the two dominant cashback platforms in Australia, with partnerships across hundreds of retailers including Woolworths, eBay, The Iconic, Booking.com, Kogan, and many more.
Cashback rates: Vary by retailer and change frequently. Woolworths is typically 2–5%, eBay 1–4%, travel sites often 5–8%.
How it works: Install the app and browser extension. When shopping online, open Shopback first and click through to the retailer. Cashback is tracked automatically and paid to your account after a confirmation period (typically 60–90 days).
Payout: Transfer to your bank account once you reach the minimum threshold (currently $10).
Best for: Online shopping, travel bookings, and regular Woolworths in-store shops via the app.
Cashrewards
Cashrewards is Shopback's main Australian competitor and has a strong position with Woolworths, Coles, and a wide range of online retailers. The two platforms have overlapping retailer lists but often different cashback rates at any given time — it's worth checking both before a purchase.
Cashback rates: Similar to Shopback. Woolworths typically 2–4%, Coles 1–3%, eBay 1–4%.
Notable difference: Cashrewards Max (a paid membership tier) offers higher rates and additional perks — worth considering if you do a lot of online shopping.
Payout: Bank transfer or PayPal once you hit the minimum threshold.
Best for: Coles shoppers and anyone who wants an alternative or complement to Shopback.
Everyday Rewards (Woolworths)
Everyday Rewards is Woolworths' loyalty program — not technically a cashback app, but functionally similar. Points are earned on Woolworths, BWS, and partner purchases and converted to Everyday Rewards dollars redeemable at Woolworths or Qantas points.
Earn rate: Typically 1 point per $1 spent, with bonus point events regularly.
Value: 2,000 points = $10 off at Woolworths. So effectively 0.5% back, with bonus events pushing this higher.
Best for: Woolworths regular shoppers — particularly if you also collect Qantas points.
How to Stack Them
The smart approach is using multiple platforms simultaneously — they don't exclude each other.
For a Woolworths shop: Use the Everyday Rewards card at checkout (points), pay with a cashback credit card if you have one, and activate any Shopback or Cashrewards offers in the app beforehand. Three layers of return on one transaction.
For online shopping: Check both Shopback and Cashrewards before clicking through to a retailer. Rates differ and change — whichever is higher, use that one. Takes 30 seconds.
For travel bookings: Cashback rates on travel are significantly higher than retail (5–10% is not unusual). Always check a cashback platform before booking flights, hotels, or car hire.
Other Options Worth Knowing
Flybuys (Coles): Coles' equivalent to Everyday Rewards. Similar earn rate, redeemable at Coles and partners. If you primarily shop at Coles, use Flybuys.
Bank cashback programs: Some Australian credit cards (CommBank, ANZ, Amex) offer their own cashback or rewards programs. If your card has one, activate it — it stacks with cashback apps on most transactions.
Is Shopback or Cashrewards better in Australia?
Both Shopback and Cashrewards are legitimate and useful — the better one at any given time depends on which has the higher cashback rate at the specific retailer you're using. Checking both before a purchase takes 30 seconds and ensures you always get the better deal. Many Australians use both apps simultaneously.
How much can you realistically earn from cashback apps in Australia?
A household spending $150/week at Woolworths and doing occasional online shopping can realistically earn $200–$500 per year from cashback apps with no behaviour change beyond clicking through the app first. Travel bookings dramatically increase this — cashback on flights and hotels can return $50–$200 on a single booking.
Are cashback apps safe in Australia?
Yes — Shopback and Cashrewards are legitimate, established Australian businesses. They earn commission from retailers when you click through and purchase, and share a portion with you. They do not have access to your banking details beyond what's needed for payouts. Read each platform's privacy policy if you have specific concerns.