Groupon: Shopping portal cashback & miles rates
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Best Groupon rate right now
Best cashback
up to 12% new customers · 1.71% existing
Verdict:
- It's an "up to" rate. The headline number may only apply to some categories.
8 rate changes in the 47 days we've tracked it. Last moved Aug 27, 2026. BeFrugal has held the top cashback rate longest: 44 of 47 days.
True on most portals for Groupon:
Cashback
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Category rates & exclusions
- New Groupon Customer Local Order 12%
- New Groupon Customer Goods Order 5.14%
- Existing Groupon Customer Local Or Goods Order 1.71%
- Costco Offer 6.85%
- Amusement Parks, Cruise Royal Caribbean & Carnival Cruise 6.85%
- Getaways (Hotels & Travel) 1.71%
Earn the BeFrugal New Member rate when you place your first BeFrugal order. Maximum $6 extra Cash Back can be earned. Cash Back not valid on Charity/Promotional Deals, Groupon Freebies, Groupon Epic Deals, Groupon Reserve, Invitation Only Deals, Donations, deals that are sold and fulfilled by third-party websites, or Market Picks. No cash back when using Groupon bucks or rewards or when purchasing gift cards. Learn more about Cash Back ×
Details last checked 6d ago.
Category rates & exclusions
- New Groupon Customer - Local & Travel 7%
- New Groupon Customer - Costco 4%
- New Groupon Customer - Goods 3%
- Existing Groupon Customer Purchase 1%
Exclusions: - Use of a coupon code not displayed on TopCashback. Terms: - Cash Back is calculated only on the item(s) price and does not include taxes, shipping or other fees. - New customers will earn 4% Cash Back on Costco transactions, while existing customers will earn 1% Cash Back. - Cash Back earned cannot exceed the total purchase amount. - To be eligible for Cash Back on all products, you must begin your purchase with an empty shopping cart. - Should your Cash Back fail to track automatically, please submit a Missing Cash Back Claim within 100 days of your order.
Details last checked 3d ago, we’ll re-check soon.
Category rates & exclusions
- New customers purchase Hotels & Travel (Getaways), Local 7%
- New customers purchase Costco Offer 4%
- New customers purchase Goods 3%
- Other Categories · most items 1%
- Some products
- Market Picks Getaway, Groupon Freebies, Groupon Reserve, Groupon Invitation Only Deals, Donations and Gift Cards are not eligible for cash back. - Cash back is not eligible on Groupon Bucks, Goods, Charity & Promotional. - Some products are not eligible for cash back. - Coupon codes obtained from sites other than GoCashBack.com may void cash back. - Bulk/Reseller orders are not eligible for cash back. - Orders made with gift cards may not be eligible for cash back. - Orders made from mobile or mobile app may not be eligible for cash back. - All cash back is at the merchant's discretion.
Details last checked 7d ago.
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Category rates & exclusions
- Lapsed/New Groupon Customer: Hotels & Travel (Getaways), Local 7%
- Lapsed/New Groupon Customer - Goods Purchase 3%
- Costco Offer 7%
- Goods Purchase, Online Purchase (see exclusions) 1%
Exclusion: Non-commissions If specified in the fine print or otherwise communicated by Groupon, certain offers may not be valid for cashback, points, rewards, or miles offerings, and/or any other offerings by a third party for anything of value. Non-commissionable items include non-commissionable deal offerings.
Details last checked 1d ago.
What doesn't earn
Online Exclusions: Cash back is available only on Hotels & Travel, Goods, and Local Services. Posting Time: Purchases will typically show in your wallet as pending in 9 hours. Approval Time: Cash Back will be added to your wallet in approximately 90 days. Activate Cash Back
Category rates & exclusions
- Local (New Customer) 5%
- Travel (New Customer) 5%
- Goods (New Customer) 2.14%
- Travel (Existing Customer) 0.71%
- Local (Existing Customer) 0.71%
- Goods (Existing Customer) 0.71%
- Amusement Parks & Carnival Cruise Amusement Parks & Carnival Cruise (See T&Cs for included attractions and cruise bookings.) 2.85%
- Costco 1-Year Membership + $50 Costco Shop Card (Gold Star or Executive) 2.85%
Paid once, on qualifying new sign-ups, not on every order.
You won't get Cashback on:. Quick Quack Car Wash. Domino’s Pizza. Carrabbas. Bonefish Grill. Flemings Steakhouse. Outbacks. Babbel Lifetime Language Learning Subscription. Any Gift Card, Voucher or store credit purchase. Any Gift Card or Voucher redemption. Purchases made with Vouchers or Promo codes not featured on our platform. Taxes, Service charges, Shipping and delivery
Details last checked 6h ago.
What doesn't earn
Rate shown applies to the first $200 of purchase. 2% applies to the additional balance of purchase over $200. These rates apply to qualifying purchases from Groupon Goods, Local, and Getaways (Hotels & Travel). Select SKUs deemed as non-commissionable by Groupon in their sole discretion are excluded from Cashback.
What doesn't earn
Not eligible on deals that are sold and fulfilled through third-party websites. Market Picks Getaway purchases, Groupon Coupons, Groupon+ purchases, purchases using Card-linked offers, Groupon Bucks, or Student Program Discounts. Not eligible for purchases of gift cards.
Category rates & exclusions
- Beauty, Spa, Health and Fitness 2%
- Local Activities and Dining 2%
- Things To Do 2%
- Costco Membership Deal, Amusement Park Tickets, and Carnival Cruises 2%
Paid once, on qualifying new sign-ups, not on every order.
Costco Membership Deal, Amusement Park Tickets, and Carnival Cruises will earn 2% Cash Back. Cash Back is not available on goods, deals that are sold and fulfilled through third-party websites, gift cards, Market Picks, Groupon+ purchases, purchases made using Student Program Discounts, or the portion paid for with Groupon Bucks. Cash Back on orders placed via guest checkout may take up to 10 days to post to your account. Hotel Orders: first night Cash Back reported at booking, remainder after hotel stay is completed. Groupon Getaway purchases made through Groupon site will receive the Groupon Travel Cash Back rate.
Details last checked 9h ago.
Category rates & exclusions
- New Customer Purchase of Local thing to do & Travel 2%
- New Customer Purchase of Goods 1%
- Existing Customer Purchases 1%
- ProFlowers & FTD purchases are not eligible for Cash Back
Cash Back will not be awarded for Charity, Promotions, purchases with Student Discounts, Market Picks, Starbucks cards e-gifts, Groupon gift cards, or Groupon Reserve.
Details last checked 3h ago.
What doesn't earn
Exclusions: - Tours and air-inclusive travel - Purchases through Groupon Freebies - Groupon Coupons - Groupon Invitation Only Deals - Donations deals - Student discount offers - Cruises - Gap - Major Rocket Brands - Piccadilly - Red Robin - Six Flags Amusement Parks - Instacart - FANDANGO - Starbucks - Sam’s Club - HP promotions - Quick Quack Car Wash - Domino's Pizza - Carrabba's - Bonefish Grill - Outback - Fleming's Steakhouse - Babbel Lifetime Language Learning Subscription - Student Program Discounts - MARKET Picks - Groupon Select Program Discounts - Gift wrapping - Packaging fees - Rebates - Credit card processing fees - Chargebacks - Purchases made using Groupon Loyalty airline or hotel codes - Purchases made with Groupon Bucks - Deals that are sold and fulfilled through third-party websites - Groupon+ purchases - Shipping, handling and taxes - Purchases made with coupon or discount codes not found on this site - Purchases of gift cards, gift certificates or cash equivalents - Purchases made with gift cards, gift certificates or cash equivalents - Purchases made for resale and bulk orders Special Terms: - Not eligible on chargebacks. Not eligible on purchases made using Groupon Loyalty airline or hotel codes. Not eligible the purchase of Groupon Gift Cards or purchases made with Groupon Bucks. Not eligible on purchases made with coupon or discount codes that are not found on this site. Only eligible on Getaways, Goods, Local, and Costco.
What doesn't earn
Purchases through Third-Party Websites, Market Picks Getaways, Groupon Goods, Donations, Student Program Discounts and Gift Cards (for any company) are not eligible for cash back.
What doesn't earn
- Not eligible for sign up bonus payout
Airline miles
What doesn't earn
Exclusions: - Tours and air-inclusive travel - Purchases through Groupon Freebies - Groupon Coupons - Groupon Invitation Only Deals - Donations deals - Student discount offers - Cruises - Gap - Major Rocket Brands - Piccadilly - Red Robin - Six Flags Amusement Parks - Instacart - FANDANGO - Starbucks - Sam’s Club - HP promotions - Quick Quack Car Wash - Domino's Pizza - Carrabba's - Bonefish Grill - Outback - Fleming's Steakhouse - Babbel Lifetime Language Learning Subscription - Student Program Discounts - MARKET Picks - Groupon Select Program Discounts - Gift wrapping - Packaging fees - Rebates - Credit card processing fees - Chargebacks - Purchases made using Groupon Loyalty airline or hotel codes - Purchases made with Groupon Bucks - Deals that are sold and fulfilled through third-party websites - Groupon+ purchases - Shipping, handling and taxes - Purchases made with coupon or discount codes not found on this site - Purchases of gift cards, gift certificates or cash equivalents - Purchases made with gift cards, gift certificates or cash equivalents - Purchases made for resale and bulk orders Special Terms: - Not eligible on chargebacks. Not eligible on purchases made using Groupon Loyalty airline or hotel codes. Not eligible the purchase of Groupon Gift Cards or purchases made with Groupon Bucks. Not eligible on purchases made with coupon or discount codes that are not found on this site. Only eligible on Getaways, Goods, Local, and Costco.
Category rates & exclusions
- Costco Offer 2.5 mi/$
- All Other Categories · most items 1 mi/$
Exclusions: - Tours and air-inclusive travel - Purchases through Groupon Freebies - Groupon Coupons - Groupon Invitation Only Deals - Donations deals - Student discount offers - Cruises - Gap - Major Rocket Brands - Piccadilly - Red Robin - Six Flags Amusement Parks - Instacart - FANDANGO - Starbucks - Sam’s Club - HP promotions - Quick Quack Car Wash - Domino's Pizza - Carrabba's - Bonefish Grill - Outback - Fleming's Steakhouse - Babbel Lifetime Language Learning Subscription - Student Program Discounts - MARKET Picks - Groupon Select Program Discounts - Gift wrapping - Packaging fees - Rebates - Credit card processing fees - Chargebacks - Purchases made using Groupon Loyalty airline or hotel codes - Purchases made with Groupon Bucks - Deals that are sold and fulfilled through third-party websites - Groupon+ purchases - Shipping, handling and taxes - Purchases made with coupon or discount codes not found on this site - Purchases of gift cards, gift certificates or cash equivalents - Purchases made with gift cards, gift certificates or cash equivalents - Purchases made for resale and bulk orders Special Terms: - Not eligible on chargebacks. Not eligible on purchases made using Groupon Loyalty airline or hotel codes. Not eligible the purchase of Groupon Gift Cards or purchases made with Groupon Bucks. Not eligible on purchases made with coupon or discount codes that are not found on this site. Only eligible on Getaways, Goods, Local, and Costco.
Details last checked 2d ago.
What doesn't earn
Exclusions: - Tours and air-inclusive travel - Purchases through Groupon Freebies - Groupon Coupons - Groupon Invitation Only Deals - Donations deals - Student discount offers - Cruises - Gap - Major Rocket Brands - Piccadilly - Red Robin - Six Flags Amusement Parks - Instacart - FANDANGO - Starbucks - Sam’s Club - HP promotions - Quick Quack Car Wash - Domino's Pizza - Carrabba's - Bonefish Grill - Outback - Fleming's Steakhouse - Babbel Lifetime Language Learning Subscription - Student Program Discounts - MARKET Picks - Groupon Select Program Discounts - Gift wrapping - Packaging fees - Rebates - Credit card processing fees - Chargebacks - Purchases made using Groupon Loyalty airline or hotel codes - Purchases made with Groupon Bucks - Deals that are sold and fulfilled through third-party websites - Groupon+ purchases - Shipping, handling and taxes - Purchases made with coupon or discount codes not found on this site - Purchases of gift cards, gift certificates or cash equivalents - Purchases made with gift cards, gift certificates or cash equivalents - Purchases made for resale and bulk orders Special Terms: - Not eligible on chargebacks. Not eligible on purchases made using Groupon Loyalty airline or hotel codes. Not eligible the purchase of Groupon Gift Cards or purchases made with Groupon Bucks. Not eligible on purchases made with coupon or discount codes that are not found on this site. Only eligible on Getaways, Goods, Local, and Costco.
Points
Category rates & exclusions
- Returning Customer Hotel or Travel Getaway Booking 5.7 pts/$
- New Customer Local Purchase 5.7 pts/$
- Returning Customer Local Purchase 5.7 pts/$
- New Customer Hotel or Travel Getaway Booking 5.7 pts/$
- Returning Customer Hotel or Travel Getaway (Costco Offer) Booking 2.3 pts/$
- Returning Customer Local (Costco Offer) Purchase 2.3 pts/$
- New Customer Local (Costco Offer) Purchase 2.3 pts/$
- New Customer Purchase 1.7 pts/$
- Returning Customer Purchase 1.7 pts/$
- Hotel or Travel Getaway Booking 1.1 pts/$
- Online Local Purchase 1.1 pts/$
Restaurant purchases, babbel lifetime language learning subscription, and gift card purchases
Details last checked 9d ago, we’ll re-check soon.
Category rates
- Costco 5.2 pts/$
- Local 4.5 pts/$
- Travel 4.5 pts/$
- Goods 1.9 pts/$
Details last checked 8h ago.
What doesn't earn
Costco Membership Deal, Amusement Park Tickets, and Carnival Cruises will earn 2% Cash Back. Cash Back is not available on goods, deals that are sold and fulfilled through third-party websites, gift cards, Market Picks, Groupon+ purchases, purchases made using Student Program Discounts, or the portion paid for with Groupon Bucks. Cash Back on orders placed via guest checkout may take up to 10 days to post to your account. Hotel Orders: first night Cash Back reported at booking, remainder after hotel stay is completed. Groupon Getaway purchases made through Groupon site will receive the Groupon Travel Cash Back rate.
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What doesn't earn
Exclusions: - Tours and air-inclusive travel - Purchases through Groupon Freebies - Groupon Coupons - Groupon Invitation Only Deals - Donations deals - Student discount offers - Cruises - Gap - Major Rocket Brands - Piccadilly - Red Robin - Six Flags Amusement Parks - Instacart - FANDANGO - Starbucks - Sam’s Club - HP promotions - Quick Quack Car Wash - Domino's Pizza - Carrabba's - Bonefish Grill - Outback - Fleming's Steakhouse - Babbel Lifetime Language Learning Subscription - Student Program Discounts - MARKET Picks - Groupon Select Program Discounts - Gift wrapping - Packaging fees - Rebates - Credit card processing fees - Chargebacks - Purchases made using Groupon Loyalty airline or hotel codes - Purchases made with Groupon Bucks - Deals that are sold and fulfilled through third-party websites - Groupon+ purchases - Shipping, handling and taxes - Purchases made with coupon or discount codes not found on this site - Purchases of gift cards, gift certificates or cash equivalents - Purchases made with gift cards, gift certificates or cash equivalents - Purchases made for resale and bulk orders Special Terms: - Not eligible on chargebacks. Not eligible on purchases made using Groupon Loyalty airline or hotel codes. Not eligible the purchase of Groupon Gift Cards or purchases made with Groupon Bucks. Not eligible on purchases made with coupon or discount codes that are not found on this site. Only eligible on Getaways, Goods, Local, and Costco.
What doesn't earn
Exclusions: - Tours and air-inclusive travel - Purchases through Groupon Freebies - Groupon Coupons - Groupon Invitation Only Deals - Donations deals - Student discount offers - Cruises - Gap - Major Rocket Brands - Piccadilly - Red Robin - Six Flags Amusement Parks - Instacart - FANDANGO - Starbucks - Sam’s Club - HP promotions - Quick Quack Car Wash - Domino's Pizza - Carrabba's - Bonefish Grill - Outback - Fleming's Steakhouse - Babbel Lifetime Language Learning Subscription - Student Program Discounts - MARKET Picks - Groupon Select Program Discounts - Gift wrapping - Packaging fees - Rebates - Credit card processing fees - Chargebacks - Purchases made using Groupon Loyalty airline or hotel codes - Purchases made with Groupon Bucks - Deals that are sold and fulfilled through third-party websites - Groupon+ purchases - Shipping, handling and taxes - Purchases made with coupon or discount codes not found on this site - Purchases of gift cards, gift certificates or cash equivalents - Purchases made with gift cards, gift certificates or cash equivalents - Purchases made for resale and bulk orders Special Terms: - Not eligible on chargebacks. Not eligible on purchases made using Groupon Loyalty airline or hotel codes. Not eligible the purchase of Groupon Gift Cards or purchases made with Groupon Bucks. Not eligible on purchases made with coupon or discount codes that are not found on this site. Only eligible on Getaways, Goods, Local, and Costco.
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Rate history last 21 days
Full history →Groupon's best cashback rate has changed 8 times since Jul 11, ranging 10% to 17%.
Each line follows the best rate on offer at that moment, whoever was paying it. Currently: Airline miles via American AAdvantage eShopping, Cashback via BeFrugal, Points via Rove Miles. Same scale, different currencies: "3" means 3% cash, 3 pts/$, or 3 mi/$.
Every account sees the last 21 days here. Premium goes back to day one.
Recent changes last 21 days
Common questions
Which shopping portal pays the most at Groupon? +
Right now up to 16% on BeFrugal leads, out of 27 portals we track for Groupon. The full side-by-side comparison of cashback, miles, and points is above.
Is 16% a good cashback rate for Groupon? +
16% on BeFrugal is the highest we've ever seen for Groupon (typical 12%).
Can I earn airline miles or points for Groupon through a shopping portal? +
Yes, the top is 5.2 pts/$ on Rove Miles. Airline and card portals often pay miles or points instead of cashback.
How often do Groupon's cashback rates change? +
Groupon's best cashback rate has changed 8 times since Jul 11, ranging 10% to 17%.