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Thursday, November 24, 2016

Get some free stuff or free money

(Last updated: 12 Feb 2022)

If you have looked at my recent blog posts, you will see that I have started to look into a few different offers where you can earn free money.  I decided to pull together some offers that would be useful, thinking back to my college days where basically anything free was good.

Other Money Apps

$10 Free from Strike - Hey! Join Strike and earn $10 when you sign up and verify your account using my referral code: BQANP2


Saving/Bank Accounts

$25 from SoFi Money - You can save, spend, and earn interest—all in one account. Use my link to sign up and you’ll get a $25 bonus. 


Qapital Feb 12 2022 Update: This service is no longer free.

Rize - Sep 25 2019 Update: Referral program has been retired, but the service is still useful.

Simple - Sep 25 2019 Update: Referral program no longer valid but still a solid company.

Investing Money

SoFi Invest - Sign up and fund an Active Investing account with $100 or more, you'll get $25 in stock.


Robinhood - If you are interested in buying and selling stocks, you can use this app which offers stock purchases without a fee and you can get a FREE stock valued up to around $200.  Read more at my post or just go to my referral link.  You can also earn up to $500 in stocks by referring others.

Stockpile - Another good option for stocks, this one is very good if you plan to gift the stock as a gift.  Read up more on here on my blog ( http://bigboystoys13.blogspot.com/2017/09/stockpile-review-and-free-5-stock.html ) for more info and a $5 free of stock.

This page ( http://bigboystoys13.blogspot.com/2017/10/investing-in-stocks-get-some-free.html ) has some information comparing Robinhood and Stockpile, and has a link to some useful resources to start reading.

Mobile Pay/Transfer Apps - Great way to send/get money between friends, and for those in college it is a great way to hit up your parents for money!  I wrote up a summary of the various apps on another post ( here ).

Most of these apps require a bank account / debit card, and I was surprised to find out many people don't have that.  I wrote up some alternatives to banks, check it out here and also did a comparison between Qapital, Chime and Simple ( http://bigboystoys13.blogspot.com/2017/10/online-bank-prepaid-card-alternatives.html ).  I haven't had a chance to update those pages, but SoFi Money (mentioned below) is another good option for a bank account / debit card.

Other Money Related

SoFi Personal and Student Loans - Use my referral links below for the opportunity to get a $300 in SoFi Money when you refinance student loans or take out a personal loan.


-- Everything below this line was from the prior 2019 revision, and may no longer be valid.  I am going to work on updating this post.

Truebill - Basically like a personal finance watchdog. The app watches your account and when banks or credit cards charge you sneaky fees they go after them to get your money refunded! On top of that, it automatically detects everyone that's billing you monthly and can automatically cancel charges you don't want.  It has already help me catch a few things I might have missed!  When you refer people and they save money, you get money too and you have a chance to earn $15 for every 3 people you refer!  My personal invite link is http://ref.truebill.com/okUG/rgfDIg9VzG

Online Bank / Prepaid Card Alternatives ( Chime, Simple and Qapital )

Shopping Apps

Giftagram - Use my Giftagram code: VJ264760, and get $5 towards your first gift. Download Giftagram from the Play Store http://ow.ly/vxMQ308kAqu or you can get it on Apple devices.  Once you setup the application, go to "More" then "My Credits / Promo Code" you should see $5 available, if not put in my code VJ264760 and click "Redeem Code".  Find a gift and order it!  Also, if you refer people they get $5 off their first gift and you get $5 credit when they make a purchase.

Hollar - Get a $2 store credit for Hollar.com.  https://www.hollar.com/share/429prm5b

Dosh - Get cash back from purchases (both in store and online) without scanning barcodes/receipts, mailing in rebates or putting in promo codes.  Also get $5 instantly in the app just by signing-up using my link and refer others for a chance to get $5 more per person you refer!  Minimum payout $15, and it can payout to PayPal or a bank account.  Use my link to sign up ( http://link.dosh.cash/YCLI/RtXNzi6pGG ) or check out my blog post for some screenshots of the app.

Drop - This application is very similar to Dosh ( above ).  I was able to quickly get enough points to earn a $5 Starbucks gift card, and I plan to keep trying it out.  Use my link to sign up and get 2000 points ( https://b.ewd.io/code?c=pkbs3 ) or check out my blog post for more information.

Ibotta - It’s an easy to use, cash back rewards app.  I used it on a few receipts already and saved money!  Use my referral code, gbpchfh, and you can get a $10 welcome bonus. Sign up at https://ibotta.com/r/ctirter

Instacart (Publix, CVS and others) - Get $10 off your order ( I think it kicks in when you spend $30 or more ) and they are offering FREE delivery on your first order.  I used this to get some stuff I needed from Publix.  Use my referral link ( https://inst.cr/t/p7dpsXEXB )

Swagbucks - This service has many different ways to earn points, and I have read about it being a good option.  I finally gave it a try.  I had an offer for $10 bonus by spending $25 from any of the stores they have linked.  I ended up purchasing something from Wal-Mart that I wanted, and I should be getting enough points for a $10 gift card!  I have earned points other ways also, normally I dont like survey apps but this one seems like it might be a good option.  Use my referral link ( http://www.swagbucks.com/p/register?rb=39735447 ).

Survey Apps
Streetbees - I just started using Streetbees, and already got $2 paid to my PayPay.  I normally don't do survey apps but gave it a try and I like the quick payout.  Use my referral code 843694, here is the link to the app ( http://onelink.to/streetbees )

1Q - Get paid $0.25 or $0.50 to PayPal for simple 1 question surveys.  Sign up here ( http://1Q.com/d5ywjk )

Rideshare Apps - Both of these apps are similar, a way to catch a ride somewhere.  If you haven't heard of them, come out of the cave :-)

Uber - If you haven't signed up for this use my referral link ( https://www.uber.com/invite/ubervictor-j ) to get some free $ towards a ride.  Once you have the app, invite your friends so you and your friend can both earn some free $ towards a ride.

Lyft - If you haven't signed up for this use my referral link ( https://lyft.com/ida/VICTOR492868 ) to get some free $ toward a ride.  Once you have the app, invite your friends so you and your friend can both earn free $ towards a ride.

Other Apps

Atom Tickets - This application lets you buy movie tickets at many local theaters.  In some cities, you actually get a free ticket when you sign up.  After that, they offer various deals and a chance to earn free tickets when you refer someone.  Also if someone refers you, you get $5 off.

Samsung Pay - If you have a Samsung Pay compatible pay, I would suggest trying it out - they often do various promotions/deals that can earn you discounts or free money.  If you are new to enter my code ( BEDD85 ) as a promotion code before your 1st purchase to get $5 in rewards.

Amazon Related

Amazon Prime Student (New Users) - Get a 6-month trial which includes things like FREE two-day shipping and a chance to earn $10 per person you refer to Prime Student.

Amazon Prime (New Users) - Get a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime which includes things like FREE two-day shipping, Prime Video, and many other things.

Discontinued or I no longer use/recommend

Circle Pay - Sep 25 2019 Update: Discontinued

Square Cash (also known as Cash App) - I do not recommend this anymore, but you can still look into it

Clarity Money - Connects to your accounts and get useful information.  Sep 25 2019 Update: Not sure this has a referral program anymore.

Empower - Similar to Clarity Money above or Mint, it connects to your account and gives you insights into your spending.  Sep 25 2019 Update: Not sure this has a referral program anymore.

RushCard - Get $30 free when you sign up for RushCard, details here.  Sep 25 2019 Update: I do not refer this anymore.
http://bigboystoys13.blogspot.com/2017/11/rushcard-free-30.html )

Dvdendo - Sep 25 2019 Update: No longer free, so I do not use it or refer anyone to it anymore.

Acorns Sep 25 2019 Update: No longer free, so I do not use it or refer anyone to it anymore.

Google Express - Get $10 off your 1st order using my link ( https://express.google.com/invite/7X6KS34V2 ).  Sep 25 2019 Update: Referral program no longer valid.

Expense Rewards - Get 500 points to redeem your first $5 gift card and earn more points when you make a purchase on your linked account or refer someone. To accept, use code 'NZAY05' to sign up. Enjoy! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.expreward&referrer=utm_campaign%3DNZAY05  Sep 25 2019 Update: Not sure this has a referral program anymore.


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