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New Scientist: Shopping portal cashback & miles rates

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1%

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1% on Capital One Shopping is the usual rate for New Scientist.

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Cashback

1 %
5d ago Shop
Checked 5d ago Pays in gift cards, not cash

Source text: “1%”

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Points

1
4h ago Shop

One-time bonus: it pays once, on one qualifying purchase. This portal doesn't spell out the conditions anywhere we can see, so check the terms on the portal before you buy.

Checked 4h ago

Source text: “381”

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Rate history last 21 days

Changes
0 in 85 days
Range
1%
1%Sep 21Oct 12

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Best play

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  1. 1 Shop through Capital One Shopping 1%
  2. 2
    Pay with Amex Blue Cash Everyday 3% back on online retail

    Also fits: Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards (3% back on online retail) · Amex Blue Business Plus (2x Amex points on everything)

Card earn rates are our own notes, not live data. Issuer caps and terms apply, so double-check before counting on one.

Recent changes last 21 days

Rove Miles up from 380 pts to 381 pts one-time bonus 1d ago
Rove Miles down from 381 pts to 380 pts one-time bonus 4d ago
Rove Miles up from 380 pts to 381 pts one-time bonus 6d ago
Rove Miles down from 381 pts to 380 pts one-time bonus 8d ago
Rove Miles down from 382 pts to 381 pts one-time bonus 10d ago
Rove Miles up from 381 pts to 382 pts one-time bonus 16d ago
Rove Miles down from 382 pts to 381 pts one-time bonus 17d ago
Rove Miles down from 385 pts to 382 pts one-time bonus 18d ago

Common questions

Which shopping portal pays the most at New Scientist? +

Right now 1% on Capital One Shopping leads, out of 2 portals we track for New Scientist. The full side-by-side comparison of cashback, miles, and points is above.

Is 1% a good cashback rate for New Scientist? +

1% on Capital One Shopping is the usual rate for New Scientist.

Can I earn airline miles or points for New Scientist through a shopping portal? +

Only as a one-time bonus right now: 381 pts on Rove Miles for a single qualifying purchase, rather than miles on everything you spend. Check that offer's terms before counting on it.

How often do New Scientist's cashback rates change? +

We've tracked New Scientist since Jul 13, 2026. Portal rates change whenever the portal updates them, and each row shows exactly when we last confirmed it.

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About this data: rates are read from each portal's own pages. 2 portals tracked for New Scientist, last checked Oct 12, 6:08 PM. Tap or hover any rate for the portal's exact wording. Always confirm on the portal before you shop.

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