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Open Rewards: Shop Local

Open Rewards: Shop Local

Shop local. Earn cash back.

554 ratings
103 reviews
🍔 Food & Drink
🛍️ Shopping
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 27, 2021
  • August 12, 2026

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Developer

Open Rewards Inc.
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About

Earn cash back rewards by shopping and dining at local businesses in participating communities. Discover new local favorites and easily redeem your earnings via PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle.

✓Earn cash back at local businesses
✓Discover local restaurants, shops, and services
✓Link credit cards for automatic rewards
✓Upload receipt photos for rewards
✓Cash out rewards via PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle
✓Supports participating communities nationwide
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Open Rewards. Based on 554 reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 8 positives and 13 negatives reviewers mention most about this Shopping app.

Positive things

  • 💰Legitimate cash-back rewards for local shopping
  • 🏪Supports local businesses and community
  • 👍Easy receipt upload process
  • 🎯Simple concept and straightforward rewards earning
  • 🌟Transparent and user-friendly interface (when working)
  • 📱Helps discover new local restaurants and shops
  • 💳Rewards accumulate quickly
  • 🤝Good customer service (when responsive)

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent app crashes and freezing
  • ⏳Extremely slow payout processing (8-20+ days)
  • 😤Unresponsive customer support
  • 🚫Rewards not being approved or processed
  • 🔧Confusing redemption and claim process
  • 💸Rewards expiring without being redeemable
  • 🗺️Inconsistent merchant availability
  • 📊Poor app performance and glitchy interface
  • 🔐Login and account connection issues
  • ⚠️Rewards stuck in pending status indefinitely
  • 💔Payout failures after approval
  • 🎯Annual reward caps limiting utility
  • 🌐Requires WiFi for uploads
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What's New in Open Rewards

2.2.1

August 12, 2026

Improve and modernize the UI/UX for the Claim & Redeem flow. Fix minor bugs and UI inconsistencies. Improve overall usability and interaction experience.

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User reviews

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Rewards

Great app shop local and earn rewards super easy to use and definitely influenced me to eat where I can get rewards back
mommawiththreemommawiththree

Great program.

Rewards add up fast and we don’t even eat out that much. Highly recommend.
Laurien70Laurien70

East to you

This is easy to you once you get it set up. I like the feature of looking up businesses who use Open Rewards in my area. I’ve learned more about businesses in my area.
IngaMtMrIngaMtMr

Starbucks

Great service. Like their selections. It’s soooo hot out there. Cool drinks
Lavon shopperLavon shopper

Great bonus for shopping local

I have been using the open app for just over a year now. I now try to shop closer to home to take advantage of the rewards offered. It does add up since I have redeemed over $300! Easy to use - just have to get in the habit of submitting receipts.
N ZiglerN Zigler
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Developer apps

Open Rewards - Merchant
Open Rewards - Merchant

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

14 issues

App crashes immediately upon opening

Bug

App freezes during receipt upload

Bug

Rewards disappear from account

Bug

Cannot connect bank cards to account

Bug

Login fails with 'administrative rights' error

Bug

Redemption button not functional

Bug

Claims stuck in pending indefinitely

Bug

Screen fluttering when viewing reward history

Bug

Update notification appears with no update available

Bug

Merchant information incorrect or missing

Bug

Duplicate account detection errors

Bug

App won't open after recent updates

Bug

Retry function fails repeatedly

Bug

Enrollment process fails at state selection

Bug
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Requested Features

12 requests

Automatic rewards claims from linked bank accounts

Feature

Improved search functionality for merchants

Feature

Better map display of participating businesses

Feature

Direct payout without requiring secondary redemption

Feature

Faster processing times (1-2 days as promised)

Feature

Clearer instructions on claim vs redeem distinction

Feature

Mobile data support for uploads (not just WiFi)

Feature

Transaction matching from bank statements

Feature

Removal or increase of annual reward caps

Feature

Better UX design and navigation

Feature

Real-time notification of claim status

Feature

Extended reward expiration deadlines

Feature

FAQ

What does Open Rewards do?

Open Rewards allows users to earn cash back rewards when shopping or dining at participating local businesses. It helps users discover new local favorites and provides a way for communities to support their local economies.

How do I earn cash back with Open Rewards?

You can earn cash back by linking your credit or debit card to the app for automatic reward tracking, or by taking a photo of your receipt and uploading it. This makes earning rewards simple and convenient.

How can I cash out my rewards?

Once you have accumulated a minimum of $50 in your Open Rewards account, you can cash out your earnings via PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle. You can also earn additional cash back on purchases made when cashing out.

Is Open Rewards available in my area?

Open Rewards is available in numerous participating communities across the United States, including cities and counties in Texas, California, New Jersey, Colorado, Oregon, Virginia, and Florida. Check the app for a full list of supported locations.

What kind of businesses can I earn rewards at?

You can earn cash back at a wide variety of local businesses, including restaurants, retail shops, gyms, salons, and many other services. The app helps you discover new local establishments to support.