New Scientist: Shopping portal cashback & miles rates
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Checked 1h ago · 2 portals compared
Every portal below pays you for starting your New Scientist purchase there: they split the commission they get from New Scientist with you. Same store, same checkout, same order, but cashback or miles on top. New here? How portals work
Best New Scientist rate right now
Best right now
Verdict:
0 rate changes in the 39 days we've tracked it.
Cashback
Points
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Best play
Stack the portal with the right card: the same purchase earns two ways.
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.
Rate history last 21 days
Full history →Each line follows the best rate on offer at that moment, whoever was paying it. Currently: Cashback via Capital One Shopping. 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 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: 393 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.