How to earn Cash Back

There are two ways to earn Cash Back in Forage, depending on how you check out.

Receiptless checkout (automatic)

When you shop at certain partner stores in the Forage app, Cash Back is added automatically—no receipt needed.

How it works

1. Link your EBT card in Forage

2. Shop at a store marked Receiptless

3. Pay with your linked EBT card

4. Cash Back is added after checkout

Why it’s instant

Forage processes the EBT payment at these stores, so we can confirm the purchase without a receipt.

Receipt Required checkout (manual)

Receipt Required checkout lets you earn cash back anywhere SNAP EBT is accepted. Purchases are verified in one of two ways.

Option 1: Adding a receipt

1. Pay with your linked EBT card

2. Add a photo of your receipt in Forage within 7 days

3. Once verified, Cash Back is added to your account

Option 2: Linking your Walmart account

1. Link your Walmart account in Forage

2. Shop at Walmart (in-store or online) while signed into your linked account

3. Cash Back is added within 1-2 days after purchase

Limits

With Receipt Required checkout, you can earn up to $5 per week and $15 per month. There is no weekly or monthly limit for Receiptless Cash Back.

What you can earn Cash Back on

Store offers

Store offers give you a percentage back on your total EBT spend at any store.

Where to find your Cash Back

Your Cash Back appears in the Activity tab in the app. This is where you can track pending receipts that are still being reviewed, see approved cash back, and view your total cash back balance.

If you’re ever unsure whether something went through, Activity is the best place to check first.

How to redeem your Cash Back

Once your Cash Back balance is over $2, you can redeem it as a virtual Visa card. For step-by-step instructions, see How do I redeem my Cash Back?

Cash Back eligibility

Cash Back is based on the amount paid with SNAP EBT. Purchases paid only with debit, credit, or OTC aren’t eligible. Uploaded receipts also need to meet receipt guidelines to be approved. Cash Back granted is subject to our terms.

Still have questions?

If something doesn’t look right, open the purchase in the Activity tab first—most answers are shown there. If you’re still unsure, you can contact Forage Support from the app and we’ll help you understand what happened.