[YMMV] Swagbucks: Earn .5% Cashback On All Amazon.com Purchases (Excluding Giftcards)

The Offer

Direct Link to offer (might be targeted)

  • Get .5% cashback on all Amazon.com purchases when you shop through the Swagbucks portal.

Select categories like Amazon devices or Prime membership get more, but all purchases get at least .5% with the exception of gift cards, prepaid cards, and currency purchases.

The Fine Print

  • ‘This offer won’t last long’

Our Verdict

Stephen from Frequentmiler reported getting an email about this offer, though others say they aren’t seeing it. Personally, I didn’t get an email, but I see it when searching Amazon on Swagbucks so apparently I’m eligible.

In the past, Amazon has always barred portals from offering cashback for shopping on Amazon. The email of this offer notes that this won’t last long, and I’m guessing it’s just some sort of short thing Amazon decided to run; possibly they’re doing it specifically with Swagbucks since it’s not technically ‘cashback’ (though Swagbucks can be redeemed for Paypal cash or gift cards). Will be interesting to see if this develops further with other portals offering more (as the actual amount Amazon pays their affiliates is usually much more than .5%) or if it’s just a limited-time thing with Swagbucks.

We appreciate all who shop through our own Amazon affiliate link, but always recommend readers should keep the money for themselves and use a shopping portal when available.

If you’re new to Swagbucks, please read our review. You can also get a bonus of up to $13 by using a referral link.

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Harold
Harold (@guest_1220219)
July 9, 2021 10:15

The offer has disappeared from my Swagbucks.

Information Booth
Information Booth (@guest_1196556)
May 26, 2021 20:04

Targeted… no go for me. Would have used Doc’s link, anyway… John 3:16

Dan
Dan (@guest_1196545)
May 26, 2021 19:51

0.5%..thanks? I’d rather support DoC with their link, especially if they’re getting a better referral %

CMH
CMH (@guest_1196503)
May 26, 2021 18:32

None for me

Howard
Howard (@guest_1196498)
May 26, 2021 18:21

0.5% is really not impressive by itself but it’s icing on top if you are stacking it with other amex offers.

J2
J2 (@guest_1196462)
May 26, 2021 16:48

My email offer says I have unlocked exclusive access to cash back. Maybe they base it on how many tickets you send them. 😉

Davis
Davis (@guest_1196449)
May 26, 2021 16:29

Drop offers 0.1% too and it’s card-linked/stackable.

Vince L
Vince L (@guest_1196434)
May 26, 2021 16:17

nothing for me

Nandini
Nandini (@guest_1196433)
May 26, 2021 16:15

I miss the days of getting 5% cashback from giving assistant on gift cards first and then on real purchase using gift cards. JetBlue points was very nice too.

Jackie
Jackie (@guest_1196431)
May 26, 2021 16:12

Gone already