1. Play games
Sites like AppNana, Swagbucks and Appdown offer this point system. All you need to do is play games and reach certain levels, watch videos or temporarily download apps. You don’t get very large rewards for most accomplishments, but if you’re already playing eligible games, take advantage of this system. Some apps, like AppNana, issue rewards simply for daily logins.
2. Take surveys
It can take a little while to build up points, and the gift cards are often for small amounts, but the surveys are easy to fill out, and usually don’t take more than a few minutes to complete. This is particularly useful if you’re bored. Why not channel that boredom into earning a little extra spending money?
3. Shop online
4. Buy groceries
Receipt Hog also offers non-grocery deals, but since groceries are such a frequent necessity, it can be the easiest way to earn money back and get your gift cards.
5. Blog
This method takes some real effort on your part, so the gift cards might not feel so “free,” but if you want to blog (or already do) you might as well sign up for the program. If you get popular, it could pay you really well.
6. Trade stuff in
8. Search with Bing
Most people prefer to search the internet with Google, but Bing and Microsoft offer a bit more incentive with the Bing rewards program. This program allows you to earn points for every search you do on Bing. You can earn even more points by using Bing on the Microsoft Edge browser, and get those points converted into a free gift card. It takes a little time to earn enough points for a gift card, but if you’re constantly on the internet, it’s worth it.
9. Use a credit card
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