A 40-year-old man from Reading has revealed that he uses cashback websites to pay off his mortgage. Simon Lavender, a data insights consultant, reckons he receives money back from 99 per cent of all the purchases he makes and estimates that he has pocketed £4,000 alone from the Topcashback company over the last 15 years.
His biggest single cashback payment was £200 as an incentive for taking out an ISA and, while some sites require proof of a receipt, Simon believes such minor inconvenience is well worth the rewards. He told The Mirror : "I just think it’s a no brainer, especially in the current circumstances where everyone is trying to save a little bit of money whenever they can.
"It’s very simple and quick to use but it gives you the option to save money on something you were going to buy anyway. It’s also surprising how much stuff you can get cashback on."
