Ulta: Shopping portal cashback & miles rates
Checked 51m ago · 4 portals compared
Every portal below pays you for starting your Ulta purchase there: they split the commission they get from Ulta with you. Same store, same checkout, same order, but cashback or miles on top. New here? How portals work
Best Ulta rate right now
Best right now
Verdict:
5 rate changes in the 46 days we've tracked it. Last moved Aug 26, 2026. RetailMeNot has held the top cashback rate longest: 31 of 46 days.
Cashback
What doesn't earn
Combine with other offers for an even better deal! Cash back is earned on the qualifying purchase total after any discounts and before any fees, taxes, or shipping and handling are applied. Purchases of gift cards are excluded. Not valid for purchases made in the Ulta App. Rewards earnings not to exceed $50.00.
Category rates
- Base Cashback; 1.5%
- List for Order Promo Code is JJLZ17, Targeted Coupon 4/11-4/20;
Details last checked 7d ago.
What doesn't earn
* Use of coupons found outside of Mr. Rebates may void cash back. * Purchase of Dior or Dyson products are not eligible for cash back.
Joining a portal through a link here may earn us a referral bonus; it never changes these rates or their order. Details
How this tool is funded
Some links here are referral links: if you join a portal through one, that portal may pay us a referral bonus. It never changes the rates we show or how we rank them. How we make money
Best play
Stack the portal with the right card: the same purchase earns two ways.
Also fits: Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards (3% back on online retail) · Amex Blue Business Plus (2x Amex points on everything)
Card earn rates are our own notes, not live data. Issuer caps and terms apply, so double-check before counting on one.
Rate history last 21 days
Full history →Ulta's best cashback rate has changed 5 times since Jul 12, ranging 1.5% to 8%.
Each line follows the best rate on offer at that moment, whoever was paying it. Currently: Cashback via RetailMeNot. Same scale, different currencies: "3" means 3% cash, 3 pts/$, 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 Ulta? +
Right now 3% on RetailMeNot leads, out of 4 portals we track for Ulta. The full side-by-side comparison of cashback, miles, and points is above.
Is 3% a good cashback rate for Ulta? +
3% on RetailMeNot is below Ulta's typical range (4–5%). The most we've tracked is 8%.
Can I earn airline miles or points for Ulta through a shopping portal? +
Not right now. None of the 4 portals we track list airline miles or transferable points for Ulta today. That can change, so it's worth setting an alert.
How often do Ulta's cashback rates change? +
Ulta's best cashback rate has changed 5 times since Jul 12, ranging 1.5% to 8%.