How to Make Money by Scanning Your Receipts: A Guide for Canadians


Hi, I'm Kathy. If you're new here, welcome! Today, we're diving into one of my favorite topics: making money by scanning your receipts. While there's no such thing as truly "free money," this method comes pretty close. I'm not a fan of time-consuming tasks like surveys or cashback offers that require a lot of effort. I prefer quick and easy ways to earn, like snapping photos of receipts. Let's explore how you can do this, especially if you're in Canada, where some popular apps aren't available.

Best Receipt Scanning Apps for Canadians

1. Caddle

Caddle is my top pick because it's the highest-paying app. Here's why I love it:
- Sign-Up Bonus: Get $1 just for signing up using the link below.
- Daily Surveys: Earn 5 to 25 cents per survey, which takes about 5 seconds to complete. On average, I make 10 cents per survey.
- Receipt Scanning: Earn 10 to 50 cents per receipt. It takes just 5 seconds to snap a picture and upload it.

Note: Caddle's payout method is by check, and the minimum threshold is $20. While waiting for a check can be annoying, the high payouts make it worthwhile.

2. ReceiptJar and ReceiptHog

These apps work similarly and are popular in both the U.S. and Canada. Here's how they operate:
- Receipt Validity: Accept receipts from the past 7 to 14 days.
- Earnings: Points are awarded based on the receipt's total amount. For example, a $10 receipt earns about 10 points, which is equivalent to 5 cents.
- Payout Threshold: The minimum payout is $5, available via PayPal, Visa, Amazon, and various gift cards.

3. Swagbucks

Swagbucks is well-known in the "get paid to" space. It's not the fastest way to make money, but it's easy and versatile:
- Receipt Submissions: Earn 6 Swagbucks (6 cents) per receipt.
- Magic Receipts: Earn 1 Swag Buck (1 cent) for any receipt.
- Surveys: Look for one-minute surveys that reward 5 Swagbucks.

Swagbucks offers a wide range of redemption options. The minimum payout is $5 (500 Swagbucks), but you can often get better deals by saving up points.

How to Maximize Your Earnings

I use a technique I call "receipt stacking." Here's how it works:
1. Scan each receipt with one app.
2. Repeat the process with other apps.
3. In just a few minutes, you've maximized your earnings from each receipt.

Final Thoughts

Making money by scanning receipts won't replace a full-time income, but it's an effortless way to earn extra cash. I enjoy doing it because it fits seamlessly into my daily routine, and it makes me feel productive. If you're interested in trying these apps, check out the links below to get started.

Subscribe to my channel for more money-making and money-saving tips from a Canadian entrepreneur living in Vancouver. If you have any questions or suggestions for other apps, leave a comment below. I'd love to hear your thoughts!

For a more detailed review of these apps, visit my blog linked in the description. Happy earning!

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Links:

- [Caddle Sign-Up](#)
- [ReceiptJar Sign-Up](#)
- [ReceiptHog Sign-Up](#)
- [Swagbucks Sign-Up](#)

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