From home office setups to classroom restocks, office supplies can add up quickly. Fortunately, cashback apps like Rakuten, Fluz, and Ibotta offer easy ways to save money on everything from pens to printers. Here’s how to turn everyday office purchases into consistent cashback wins.

Step 1: Use Rakuten for Online Purchases

Rakuten offers cashback when you shop through their platform at participating retailers. Before buying office supplies online—from stores like Staples, Dell, or Office Depot—check Rakuten for active cashback rates. Simply click through their link, make your purchase as usual, and earn a percentage of your spend back. Rakuten pays out quarterly, and its Chrome extension makes tracking and applying deals effortless.

Step 2: Buy Discounted Gift Cards Through Fluz

Fluz takes savings further by offering instant cashback on digital gift cards. Before heading to the checkout page, use the app to buy a gift card for Office Depot or hundreds of other retailers. Pay with the gift card and earn money back instantly. This works for in-store and online purchases, and it stacks with existing retailer discounts.

Start saving now by downloading Fluz and exploring available cashback rates.

Step 3: Activate Ibotta Rebates

Ibotta is best for item-specific rebates—think cleaning wipes, notebooks, or snack supplies. Browse offers in the app, activate what you plan to buy, and scan your receipt or link your account to earn cashback. This is especially useful for shopping at multi-category retailers like Walmart or Target, which carry office supplies and qualifying grocery items.

Bonus: Combine with Store Loyalty Programs

Layer these cashback methods with retailer loyalty programs like Staples Rewards or Office Depot Rewards. These programs often provide additional discounts, free shipping, or exclusive coupons, making your total savings even more impactful.

Final Tip: Stack Strategically

Here’s how a full stack might look:

• Buy an Office Depot gift card through Fluz (instant cashback)

• Use it via Rakuten’s shopping link (additional cashback)

• Activate Ibotta offers for individual items

• Add your store rewards number at checkout

By stacking these tools, you reduce your out-of-pocket cost on every transaction—without chasing obscure promo codes.