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Cashback incentives are becoming an increasingly popular way for lenders and financial providers to attract new customers to their products. You can receive a cashback incentive for credit cards, transaction and savings accounts, home loans and financial package deals. Different lenders have different incentives on offer, some requiring you to sign up for new products to qualify.
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Most of these incentives are limited time offers and are used by providers as a way to 'seal the deal' for people who are on the fence about their products.
Keep reading to find out the different type of cashback offers available and which lenders are currently providing them.
A cashback incentive is basically what it sounds like—you receive cash after you apply for a financial product and your application is accepted. Sometime providers also waive fees or charges with these offers, making them even more lucrative.
A cashback incentive is a great offer from providers because it allows you to spend the money how you like. You can put it towards paying off fees or charges associated with your new financial product, or you could use it to go and buy something. The choice is yours. These incentives can come in the form of actual cash or gift cards.
Credit cards are one of the most popular products that providers offer cashback incentives with. They are sometimes offered in conjunction with low purchase rates, balance transfer rates or other discounted rates or fees. These offers are usually for a limited time only and require you to apply for the card by a certain date.
When considering these credit cards remember to check the fees and rates before you sign up. A good idea is to calculate the fees and interest you will be paying and decide whether the cashback offer is worth it. Remember to compare your options online before you settle on a card.
Home loans offering cashback incentives aren't exactly new, but they certainly have become more popular as of late. The amount of cash on offer is usually much higher than what you receive with credit cards or other financial products because a home loan is so much of a bigger commitment. Some lenders offer you gift cards worth thousands of dollars or give you cash when you settle. You can choose to put these towards your home loan, or maybe even go on a spending spree to celebrate the purchase of your property.
Remember that selecting a home loan is a big decision and one that will be with you for a significant amount of time. You should consider cashback incentives for home loans as they are intended and that is a bonus. You need to consider interest rates, fees and the flexibility of the loan to see if it's suitable for your financial needs.
There are a number of other financial products and services that lender's offer cashback incentives for. A popular offer is a package deal, where if you package certain products together you will receive discounts and cashback rewards. For example, if you sign up for a credit card the lender may offer you a cashback reward for also getting a transaction or savings account with them. These packages benefit lenders because it means you will have more products with them and these deals also may benefit you because of the convenience of having all your products in one place and also through savings.
You should check all of the fees and charges associated with each product in the package before you sign up for one of these incentives. You should calculate the fees and charges of all the products and take that into consideration when deciding if the deal is worth it for you.
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