How to Use the Honey App for Cash Back, Deals, and Discounts: A Simple Guide

 

If you’re like me, you love finding great deals and saving a bit of cash whenever you can. That’s where Honey comes in. This app is a total game-changer for online shopping—it helps you get cash back, find discounts, and grab the best deals, all without having to jump through hoops. Let’s dive into how you can use Honey to save big.

1. Install the Honey Extension

First things first, you need to add the Honey extension to your browser. It works with Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge, and also you can download the honey app on your mobile device. Here’s how you do it:

  • Go to Honey’s website or search for "Honey" in the Chrome Web Store or your browser's extension store.
  • Hit "Add to Chrome" (or your browser’s equivalent) and follow the prompts to install.
  • Once it’s installed, you’ll see a little Honey icon pop up in the top right corner of your browser. That’s your key to discounts!

2. Sign Up and Create Your Account

Once you’ve installed the extension, it’s time to sign up.

  • Click on the Honey icon in your browser.
  • If you don’t have an account yet, click “Sign Up”. You can sign up with your email or use Google or Facebook for quick access.
  • After signing up, you’ll get access to all the cool features, including cash back and automatic coupon codes.

3. Start Shopping (Honey Works with Tons of Stores)

Now that Honey is ready to roll, start shopping like you normally would! The app works with tons of major online retailers, like Amazon, Target, Walmart, and hundreds more. When you’re ready to check out, here’s what happens:

  • Honey will automatically search for discount codes. When you’re on a checkout page, Honey will pop up and ask if you want it to find coupons. Click “Apply Coupons”, and it’ll try every code it can find to save you money. It takes seconds!
  • Cash Back Opportunities: In addition to coupon codes, Honey also offers cash back with certain retailers. If you’re eligible, you’ll see a prompt on the checkout page letting you know how much you’ll get back. The best part? It’s usually in the form of PayPal or gift cards, so it’s easy to redeem.

4. Honey Gold: How to Earn Cash Back

Honey’s “Gold” feature is where you earn cash back for purchases. Here’s how it works:

  • When you make a purchase at a partnered retailer, you can earn Honey Gold (Honey’s reward points).
  • After making a purchase, Honey will automatically track your order, and once the retailer confirms it, you’ll earn your Gold.
  • You can redeem Honey Gold for PayPal cash or gift cards to places like Amazon, Target, and more.

It’s a super simple way to get a little extra cash back while you shop—just for using the app.

5. Check for Deals & Discounts

Honey isn’t just about coupons—it also has a "Deals" section where you can search for sales, flash deals, and discounts across a wide variety of stores. Here’s how to use it:

  • Click on the Honey icon in your browser (the little “H”).
  • You’ll see the “Deals” tab. Click on it, and it will show you a list of current deals happening at various stores.
  • You can filter deals by categories (like electronics, clothing, beauty, etc.) to find the best discounts based on what you’re shopping for.

6. Honey’s Price Tracking Feature

One of Honey’s coolest features is price tracking. If there’s an item you’ve been eyeing but you don’t want to pull the trigger just yet, Honey can help you track its price.

  • Once you’ve found the item you want, click the “Add to Drop list” button that appears in the Honey dropdown.
  • Honey will then track the price of the item for you. If the price drops, you’ll get an alert, and you can scoop up the deal at the best price.

7. Use Honey on Mobile

Honey isn’t just for desktop. You can use it on mobile too with the Honey app available for iOS and Android. The process is similar—just shop, and Honey will show you deals, coupons, and cash back options as you go.

Final Thoughts

Honey is one of those apps that makes online shopping feel a little bit more like a hack—like you're getting insider knowledge on discounts and cash back. Whether you’re trying to score coupon codes at checkout or earn cash back for a big purchase, Honey makes it all effortless.

So, if you’re looking for an easy way to save money while shopping online, download Honey, start shopping, and let the app do the work for you. It's a small step that could lead to big savings!

Happy shopping!

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