# Cashrewards closed: where to get cashback in Australia now

- Canonical: https://savysaver.com.au/cashrewards-alternatives/
- Updated: 19 October 2026 (facts checked 19 Oct 2026)

Disclosure: SavySaver publishes a ShopBack referral code and receives a referral bonus if you sign up with it and qualify. No TopCashback referral or affiliate link at the moment, and no link or relationship with Cashrewards. Not a ranking. See https://savysaver.com.au/disclosures/.

**Short answer:** Cashrewards stopped offering Cashback at 12pm AEST on 8 September 2025 and closed, so its offers and referral codes no longer do anything. For click-through Cashback in Australia, the two main sites we cover are ShopBack and TopCashback. Both are free. Check a store's rate on both before a big order, and use only one per order.

## Do this today

1. Stop hunting for a Cashrewards code. It won't earn anything now.
2. Open ShopBack, TopCashback, or both (one per order).
3. Log in before clicking through, pause ad blockers, make the cashback site your last click, and only use codes it lists.

## Cashrewards closure timeline (closure statement as published by Press Start, 8 Sep 2025)

| Date | What the statement said |
| --- | --- |
| Mon 8 Sep 2025, 12pm AEST | Offers stopped on website, app and Notifier |
| Thu 11 Sep 2025 | Pending transactions approved so they could be withdrawn |
| Fri 10 Oct 2025, 11:59am AEDT | Deadline for queries on untracked or queried transactions |
| Fri 24 Oct 2025, 11:59am AEDT | Withdrawal deadline. Then automatic transfer to a linked bank or PayPal account (bank first), PayPal withdrawals stop, gift cards leave the wallet (still available by email), later withdrawals handled manually |
| Fri 12 Dec 2025 | All withdrawal claims had to be received. Cashrewards said it would contact members who hadn't withdrawn |

Not verified: cashrewards.com.au didn't load on 19 October 2026, so we couldn't confirm the statement on Cashrewards' own site or whether any withdrawal process still runs. The statement (as quoted by Savings.com.au) pointed members to the Help Desk Portal or support@cashrewards.com; we don't know whether it's still monitored. TopCashback's comparison page summarises the deadlines differently; we've used the closure statement.

## ShopBack vs TopCashback, the essentials (checked 19 Oct 2026)

| Topic | ShopBack Australia | TopCashback Australia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cost to members | No sign-up, service or withdrawal fee | Membership and withdrawals free |
| Withdrawable when | Confirmed (after the store validates) | Payable (after the returns period and once the retailer has paid TopCashback) |
| Withdrawal minimum | A$10 Confirmed | No minimum ($0.01) |
| Payout methods | Australian bank or PayPal | Bank, PayPal, Reward Wallet gift cards |
| Coupon codes | Only codes listed on ShopBack | Only codes published by TopCashback |
| In-store | Receipts (ShopBack Snap) | Not covered on pages checked |
| Referral bonus | Criteria within 180 days; standard referrals need A$20 Cashback | A$20 each after the new member earns A$10 within 180 days |

Full comparison: https://savysaver.com.au/shopback-vs-topcashback/

## Which to try first

- Lots of small purchases: TopCashback says there's no minimum payout; ShopBack needs A$10 Confirmed.
- In-store receipts: ShopBack Snap.
- A big planned order: check the store on both, then compare with https://savysaver.com.au/cashback-calculator/
- Gift cards: TopCashback says it has launched gift cards that earn Cashback and offers a Reward Wallet payout. ShopBack gift card options not checked for this page.

## Moving over without losing Cashback

- One platform per order (TopCashback: no Cashback from two sites at once; ShopBack: third-party offers mid-checkout disable tracking).
- Pause ad blockers and privacy software for the purchase.
- Expect a wait until the store confirms; TopCashback also waits until the retailer pays it.

## About TopCashback's comparison claims

TopCashback's page for former Cashrewards members compares itself favourably on rates and referral bonuses. Those are its own marketing claims about a competitor and haven't been verified by SavySaver. Highest Cashback Guarantee terms are behind a member login.

## New to ShopBack?

SavySaver's ShopBack referral code is CZsGd1 (referral link: https://app.shopback.com/u78PcID9t6b). SavySaver receives A$20 if your referral qualifies. The bonus depends on qualifying Cashback within 180 days. Rules: https://savysaver.com.au/shopback-australia-referral/. No TopCashback link: go to https://www.topcashback.com.au/ directly.

## FAQ

**Is Cashrewards still working?**
No. Cashrewards' closure statement says it stopped making offers available on its website, app and Notifier from 12pm AEST on Monday 8 September 2025, and it has closed.

**Can I still use a Cashrewards referral code?**
No. Cashrewards stopped taking new members and offers when it closed in September 2025, so a Cashrewards referral code won't earn anything now. ShopBack and TopCashback each run their own referral programs with their own rules.

**Can I still withdraw my Cashrewards balance?**
The closure statement set a final cut-off: all withdrawal claims had to be received by Friday 12 December 2025, and Cashrewards said it would contact members who hadn't asked to withdraw by then. We couldn't check whether any process still runs. If you think you're still owed money, contact Cashrewards using the details in its closure statement.

**What is the best alternative to Cashrewards?**
We don't rank them. ShopBack and TopCashback are the two main click-through Cashback sites in Australia that we cover. Both are free. TopCashback says it has no minimum payout, while ShopBack needs A$10 of Confirmed Cashback. Rates change daily, so check the store on both before a big order.

**Can I use ShopBack and TopCashback on the same purchase?**
No. TopCashback says you can't earn Cashback from two websites at once and that it must be the last website you visited before buying. ShopBack says clicking a third-party offer during checkout disables its tracking. Use one platform per order.

## Sources (checked 19 Oct 2026)

- https://press-start.com.au/news/2025/09/08/cashrewards-is-officially-closing-this-week/
- https://www.moneymag.com.au/cashrewards-members-need-to-move-fast-after-app-closes
- https://www.savings.com.au/news/cashrewards-closes-down
- https://www.shopback.com.au/guide/basics/shopback-fees
- https://support.shopback.com.au/hc/en-gb/articles/360039161474-Withdrawing-your-Cashback
- https://support.shopback.com.au/hc/en-gb/articles/360039157754-Missing-or-incomplete-Cashback
- https://support.shopback.com.au/hc/en-gb/articles/50061706168851-Best-Cashback-apps-and-providers-in-Australia
- https://support.shopback.com.au/hc/en-gb/articles/360039659593-Refer-a-friend-and-earn-rewards
- https://www.topcashback.com.au/
- https://www.topcashback.com.au/terms/
- https://www.topcashback.com.au/referrals/terms/
- https://www.topcashback.com.au/help/how-do-i-make-a-payout-to-withdraw-my-cashback/
- https://www.topcashback.com.au/help/can-i-use-a-discount-code-or-voucher-with-my-cashback-transaction/
- https://www.topcashback.com.au/help/why-didnt-my-purchase-track/
- https://www.topcashback.com.au/help/why-is-there-a-wait-before-my-cashback-is-paid/
- https://www.topcashback.com.au/dyn/cashrewards/