Get cashback before you shop

Get cashback before you shop

Up to 15% back as cash instantly at Tesco, Nike & 200+ UK retailers

Up to 15% back as cash instantly at Tesco, Nike & 200+ UK retailers

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4.7⭐ | FCA Regulated

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4.7⭐ | FCA Regulated

How to get instant cashback

Hand holding cheddar app showing a tesco gift card

Step 1 - Pick your brand

Choose from 200+ UK retailers. Enter how much you want to spend, pay from your bank.

Hand holding cheddar app showing a tesco gift card

Step 1 - Pick your brand

Choose from 200+ UK retailers. Enter how much you want to spend, pay from your bank.

Cheddar cashback from a tesco purchase

Step 2 - Cashback hits instantly

Added to your balance the moment you buy, not in 90+ days like other platforms.

Scanning a tesco giftcard at the Tesco checkout

Step 3 - Shop using gift card

Scan the barcode in-store or enter the code online. Works exactly like a debit card.

Scanning a tesco giftcard at the Tesco checkout

Step 3 - Shop using gift card

Scan the barcode in-store or enter the code online. Works exactly like a debit card.

Step 4 - Cashout at £5+

Redeem straight to your bank. £5 minimum. Zero fees.

Step 4 - Cashout at £5+

Redeem straight to your bank. £5 minimum. Zero fees.

Rethink what a gift card can do

Tesco giftcard in the Cheddar app

Most people think gift cards are only for presents. This one's for paying yourself back.

You use it like your debit card - scan at the till, spend like normal.


The difference?

You get cashback first. This is how thousands of shoppers already pay and save each week.

Tesco giftcard in the Cheddar app

Most people think gift cards are only for presents. This one's for paying yourself back.

You use it like your debit card - scan at the till, spend like normal.


The difference?

You get cashback first. This is how thousands of shoppers already pay and save each week.

Tesco giftcard in the Cheddar app

Most people think gift cards are only for presents. This one's for paying yourself back.

You use it like your debit card - scan at the till, spend like normal.


The difference?

You get cashback first. This is how thousands of shoppers already pay and save each week.

Reward your weekly routine

From Tesco to Nike. 150+ UK brands. Use only what you want.

From Tesco to Nike. 150+ UK brands. Use only what you want.

See what you’d save in a year

Drag the sliders to match your weekly spending. We'll calculate your instant cashback potential.

Drag the sliders to match your monthly spending. We'll calculate your instant cashback potential.

Your monthly spending
Drag each slider to match what you typically spend
Groceries
5% back£400
Eating out & takeaway
5% back£200
Home & leisure
6% back£150
Fashion & sports
8% back£100
Yearly savings
Your estimated savings
£564
That's £47 back every month

Groceries
Groceries£240/yr
Eating out & takeaway
Eating out & takeaway£120/yr
Home & leisure
Home & leisure£108/yr
Fashion & sports
Fashion & sports£96/yr

Comparison based on typical UK cashback platforms and publicly available information. Rates and features may change.

Comparison based on typical UK cashback platforms and publicly available information. Rates and features may change.

Comparison

Why Cheddar beats other cashback platforms

Why Cheddar beats other cashback platforms

Cheddar

Cheddar

Online cashback sites

Online cashback sites

Other cashback platforms

Cashback timing

Cashback timing

Instant

Instant

30-90+ days

30-90+ days

Tracking required

Tracking required

None

None

Cookies & click-throughs

Cookies & click-throughs

Rejected claims

Rejected claims

No rejections

No rejections

Common

Common

In-store use

In-store use

In-store

✅ Yes (100+ brands)

✅ Yes (100+ brands)

❌ No

❌ No

Minimum cashout

Minimum cashout

£5

£5

£5-£20

£5-£20

Comparison based on typical UK cashback platforms and publicly available information. Rates and features may change.

Comparison based on typical UK cashback platforms and publicly available information. Rates and features may change.

FAQs

Is this legit?

Yes. Cheddar is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 921657). We've been named Best App at the Open Banking Expo Awards and Best Newcomer at the British Bank Awards. Over 250,000 UK shoppers have downloaded Cheddar, and the app holds 4.7★ on the App Store.

Are there fees?

No — Cheddar is free to download and use. No subscriptions, no transaction fees, no withdrawal fees, no hidden costs. Cashback goes straight to your in-app balance, and you can instantly redeem to your bank account at any time with a £5 minimum.

Do I have to change how I shop?

No. You shop at the same stores, buy the same things, for the same prices. The only difference: you buy a gift card through Cheddar first (takes 30 seconds), then use it like a debit card at checkout — scan the barcode in-store or enter the code online. Same shop, same spend, just paid smarter.

Can I use it in-store?

Yes, at most brands. Some brands work both in-store and online (Sainsbury's, ASDA, Nike, Costa, Boots and many more). A few are in-store only (Tesco, Morrisons, Starbucks). A few are online only (Deliveroo, Uber Eats, Just Eat). The app shows you clearly which option each brand supports before you buy.

What if I don't spend the full amount?

That's fine — gift cards keep their balance until you use it all up, just like a debit card. A few brands (like Tesco) are even reloadable, so you can top up the same card for your next shop. Any unused balance stays on the card until you spend it.

How is it instant - what's the catch?

No catch. Cashback is added to your balance the moment you buy a gift card - before you've even spent it at the store. This works because we earn a commission from gift card providers and share it with you instantly, rather than waiting for the store to confirm your purchase (which is what takes cashback sites 30-90 days).

Stop leaving money on the table

Get hundreds back a year on your usual shopping. No waiting. No tracking. No catch.

Try it once. If it's not for you, delete the app.

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© 2026 Cheddar | Cheddar is the trading name of Cheddar Payments Limited, a company registered in England and Wales (No. 12895809).

Cheddar Payments Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Our Firm Reference Number is 940075.

© 2026 Cheddar | Cheddar is the trading name of Cheddar Payments Limited, a company registered in England and Wales (No. 12895809).

Cheddar Payments Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Our Firm Reference Number is 940075.

© 2026 Cheddar | Cheddar is the trading name of Cheddar Payments Limited, a company registered in England and Wales (No. 12895809).

Cheddar Payments Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Our Firm Reference Number is 940075.