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Christmas is the most wonderful (and often the most expensive) time of the year — but with the right tools, you can save a ton while still treating your loved ones.
Here are the money-saving apps, cashback sites, and festive offers I’m using to keep my Christmas shopping budget friendly this year.
💰 Rakuten – £25 Cashback on a £60 Spend (Perfect for Christmas Shopping)
If you’ve spotted Rakuten offers and wondered what it’s all about — it’s a cashback site similar to TopCashback or Quidco.
Here’s how it works:
- Search for a retailer on Rakuten.
- Click through to the retailer and make your purchase.
- Cashback tracks automatically and pays out in around 1–4 months.
If you’re new to Rakuten, you can get a £25 welcome bonus when you spend £50 using
this referral link.
Tip: The £50 minimum spend doesn’t include VAT or postage, so aim for a £60+ total to qualify.
It’s especially handy right now because you can use Rakuten with Sainsbury’s and Ocado — perfect for your festive food shop!
You can also refer friends and family for extra bonuses. For example:
- You spend £60 → earn £25 cashback.
- Refer your partner → they earn £25, and you get another £25 referral bonus.
That’s £75 total cashback between two people — ideal before Christmas!
🔎 Join Dig – Compare New & Pre-Loved Prices in One Search
Join Dig is a brilliant new price comparison tool that searches for both new and pre-loved items across the web — including Vinted, eBay, and high street stores.
Instead of checking multiple sites manually, Join Dig does it all for you:
- Compares new and second-hand options side by side
- Displays real-time prices
- Automatically tracks cashback if you’re signed up
This is a game-changer for Christmas gift shopping. You can find cheaper pre-loved options or score a better deal on something new — all in one place.
👉 Sign up for Join Dig here to start saving time and money.
📦 Amazon – Sometimes the Cheapest Option (Especially with Gift Card Credit)
While Amazon isn’t everyone’s favourite retailer, it’s often still the cheapest option, especially when comparing prices on TikTok Shop or other sites.
For instance, I recently found Bubble T products much cheaper on Amazon than TikTok — and because I had Amazon gift card credit from apps like Amazon Shopper Panel and VoucherCodes, it cost me next to nothing.
Pro tip: If you’ve got Amazon credit saved up, use it for Black Friday deals or early Christmas gifts.
🎁 Not a Prime member? Sign up for a free 30-day Prime trial to get:
- Free next-day delivery on Christmas orders
- Access to Prime-exclusive discounts
- Easy returns (handy for gifting mistakes!)
🎟️ VoucherCodes – VIP Rewards & Windfall Gift Card Offers
If I had to pick one go-to site for saving money, it’s VoucherCodes. From verified discount codes to amazing cashback-style bonuses, it’s a must for Christmas shopping.
💳 VIP Rewards Scheme
You earn a £5 gift card for every two purchases with VIP retailers — up to £25 per month. Minimum spend? Just £5 per order!
Here’s how I use it:
- I shop via VoucherCodes for Wilko and spend £5+ on bubble bath or Christmas crafts.
- Then I make another £5+ purchase at Superdrug for small stocking fillers.
- That’s two qualifying purchases = £5 gift card, usually ready to claim the following month.
That’s a 50% return on small purchases you were making anyway!
🎁 Windfall Offers
Windfall offers are time-limited bonuses that pop up randomly — and they’re incredible.
I’ve seen offers like:
- £10 Amazon gift card when spending £20+ at Dunelm
- Extra bonuses at Look Fantastic, Boohoo, Yankee Candle, and more
When these go live (often around 11am on Wednesdays), click through, shop as usual, and your reward arrives
Thrifty Clair 