Earned While Busy

Every week, I gather receipts; grocery runs, gas, hardware store odds and ends, and take-out. Each day, I run them through every app I can. Coin Out is one of those apps I’ve kept around and here’s why.

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How It Works

You snap a photo of your receipt. Coin Out pays you a set amount of points based on your rank. That’s it. No offers, no clipping coupons, just a quick photo and you’re done.

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Why I Keep Using It

I like that it works with almost any paper receipt. I always scan Fetch first, then Coin Out for an extra penny or two. It’s not exciting, but it’s basically free change.

Each receipt might generate a mission — a line on your receipt gets selected, and you scan that product’s barcode in the app. The biggest points come from short surveys about your shopping habits. Last month, I transferred $25 to my PayPal!

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What’s Not So Great

Don’t expect big bucks. Some missions pick a line that’s just a store discount instead of an actual product you bought. Sometimes the app bugs out and you have to rescan. But honestly? It’s one of the least annoying cash-back apps I’ve tried.

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My Receipt Routine

I stack Coin Out with Fetch, Receipt Hog, Frisbee, ReceiptJar, Copper, and ReceiptPal. One receipt — seven scans — done. It all goes in my roof fund jar at the end of the month, because every penny helps

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Should You Bother?

If you’re already scanning receipts, there’s no reason not to add Coin Out. If you hate apps that make you clip offers, you’ll probably like it. Just don’t expect it to pay your bills, think spare change, not side income.

Here’s a referral link if you’re interested: Coin Out

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Do you stack your receipts too? Got another app I should test out? Tell me — I’ll try it so you don’t waste your time.
— Laurel 🌱

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