Most cashback apps sound great but can be a real pain when it comes down to actually getting your rewards. Enter Ampli. One of Canada’s newest cash back apps, created by RBC & West Jet. This proudly Canadian app allows you to take advantage of offers from The Great White North’s top brands. The Bay, West Jet, Home Depot, Rexall, The Keg, and Freshii are just a few places you’ll see offers from. While this is a newly launched app, the companies keep signing up and the offers grow by the day.
Ampli has quickly joined the big leagues with Checkout 51 and Ibotta. However, out of all the cash back apps out there, Ampli is the easiest to maneuver. You don’t need to keep track of receipts or scan them in. All you do is link up a credit or debit card, shop, earn & cash out. It’s as simple as that. Ampli literally pays you to shop, with no extra effort or brain power required
How do I get started?
It couldn’t be easier to get started. Just download the app here and link it to a Canadian bank account. While it is an app backed by RBC, there are 130 bank options to choose from. This is one of the cash back apps that has something for everyone!
Next, you’ll set up a profile, which will include your basic information. While it’s not mandatory, I would suggest putting in your postal code so that offers are tailored to your specific location.
But, is it safe?
Ampli is backed by RBC Ventures, and they make sure that all of your information is fully encrypted and safe. If your financial information isn’t safe with Canada’s biggest bank, where is it safe? Speaking of financial security, interested in learning the BEST ways to save, make and grow your money? Check out this article!
Ok, I’ve got the app. Now what?
Before you hit the shops, browse through the offers and plan your trip around them. Just make sure you are using your linked credit card while shopping since that is the only way you will earn. As soon as you shop one of the offers, in-store or online, your account balance will increase. Another huge benefit to Ampli is you are automatically given cash. Unlike other cash back apps, there are no points or coins to convert. Speaking of cashing out, it couldn’t be easier. As soon as your Ampli balance reaches $15, you’ll have the option of an e-transfer straight to your bank account. These transfers can take up to 3 business days, but you’ll often receive the funds much quicker. A lot of cashback apps charge you a fee for money transfers, not Ampli; everything about this is free.
This app isn’t just about making some extra cash, it’s about winning big. Their monthly Dreamstakes contest offers users the chance to win some major prizes, along with smaller ones such as $50 gift cards to The Bay. One of the bigger monthly prizes I’ve seen was a $50,000 payout, not bad, right? You can earn entries to the contests through shopping the offers & participating in the various in-app challenges, which can include surveys & shopping at specific stores. If you love these monthly Dreamstakes, you need to check out Toluna, the world’s premier online survey company, for some awesome draws!
Show me how to AMPLIFY my rewards
While browsing offers, watch out for ones that offer extra cash back on top of rewards. Currently, there is an offer for The Home Depot which offers 2% cashback when you use one of your linked cards. You can pretty much get anything home-related from Home Depot, so stock up while the getting’s good! Just lookout for the blue symbol on offers, it will tell you if an offer is amplified or not.
In Summary…
- Earning cash back is easy & straight forward.
- You don’t have to worry about scanning receipts, just get rid of ‘em.
- Earn straight cash back, no points.
The only con I see right now is since this is a newer app, the participating brands are a bit limited. New companies join the platform weekly, though, so it seems like the offers will just continue to grow in time. This app is a low maintenance way to earn free and easy money while supporting a home-grown company!