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Join the JamDoughnut cashback app and you could save £100's on your everyday purchases!

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JamDoughnut Cashback App Review 2026: Is It the Best UK Cashback Service?

Honest JamDoughnut review after 2+ years earning hundreds in cashback. Instant payouts, works in supermarkets plus over 200 UK retailers!

Discover the best cashback apps and websites in the UK for 2026. Compare TopCashback, Quidco & JamDoughnut and earn money back on everyday spending.

Best UK Cashback Apps and Websites to Save Money in 2026

Discover the best cashback apps and websites in the UK for 2026. Compare TopCashback, Quidco & JamDoughnut and earn money back on everyday spending.

How to Earn a £30 Cashback Bonus by Spending Just £36!

Rakuten is offering new users a £30 cashback bonus when they sign up through a referral link and spend £36 with partnered retailers. This guide explains how the offer works, how cashback tracking works, and how to trigger the bonus using everyday purchases such as groceries, Boots orders, or a takeaway.

Amazon Locker Discount Trick: How to Save £3 on Amazon Orders Over £10

Eligible Amazon customers can get £3 off a £10+ spend at Amazon when choosing to ship to an Amazon pickup location for the first time.

Morrisons Free Kellogg’s Breakfast During School Holidays In 2026

Morrisons has partnered with Kellogg’s to offer a free breakfast in its cafés during every 2026 school holiday. Here’s what’s included, who can claim it, and how it works alongside Kids Eat Free.

I joined TopCashback in 2018 and have earned £2,738.48 in confirmed cashback. Here’s exactly how it works, what can go wrong and whether it’s worth using in 2026.

TopCashback UK Review 2026: How It Works, What You Can Earn and Whether It’s Worth It

I joined TopCashback in 2018 and have earned £2,738.48 in confirmed cashback. Here’s exactly how it works, what can go wrong and whether it’s worth using in 2026.