How it works

JamDoughnut is an instant cashback app that rewards you when you shop through the app.

To get started, download the app and use my code MZHQC to get a £3 bonus after your first qualifying purchase.

You can buy digital gift cards through the app from hundreds of retailers, including supermarkets, restaurants, fashion and homeware.

You just choose the retailer you want to shop with, buy a gift card through JamDoughnut and receive a percentage of the gift card value back as cashback.

The gift cards are then stored in your JamDoughnut wallet, making them really easy to find when you're ready to spend them.

And the best bit? The cashback is instant.

My experience

I use JamDoughnut for my food shopping, and honestly, it's a no-brainer.

I'm going to spend that money on groceries anyway, so if I can buy my supermarket gift card through JamDoughnut and get some money back, why wouldn't I?

I particularly like it for everyday spending because you're not waiting months for your cashback to clear like you can with some of the other cashback apps.

The app is really easy to use and the gift cards are available almost instantly, so it's a really simple extra step before you shop.

My top tip

If you're using JamDoughnut for your weekly shop, don't wait until you're standing at the checkout!

Use the “scan as you shop” feature to get your gift card ready before you reach the till.

Or, if you know roughly what your grocery budget is each month, you could load that amount onto a gift card at the start of the month and earn cashback on money you were going to spend anyway.

Things to note

If you need a refund, this will generally be processed back onto the gift card rather than straight into your bank account.
It's particularly good for regular everyday spending like groceries, meals out and shopping.
Cashback rates can change, so it's always worth checking the rate against the other cashback apps before you buy.
The cashback is instant, but transferring it to your bank account can take a little longer.

My verdict

For me, JamDoughnut is one of the best options for everyday spending.

It's easy to use, the cashback is instant and you're getting money back on things you're going to buy anyway.

I wouldn't automatically use it every time though. Always do a quick cashback check first, as another app might have a better rate.

But if you want instant cashback without waiting months for it to clear, JamDoughnut is definitely worth having.

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