# Plastic Bank

> Earn and exchange recycling rewards, operate a recycling business, and manage digital savings. (iPhone/iPad app by The Plastic Bank Recycling Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plastic-bank/id1293745049 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Plastic Bank Recycling Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1293745048)
- Category: Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-10-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plastic-bank/id1293745049/reviews.md

## What is Plastic Bank?

The Plastic Bank APP empowers you to earn and exchange recycling rewards. All in one free APP, you can operate a professional recycling business as a collector, recycling shop owner, or processor. You can even operate ANY kind of store you want.

Exchange for cash, items, and soon digital recycling reward. Region by region, Plastic Bank is introducing additional incentives on top of the amount you would normally earn from recycling. This APP unites the entire recycling community. The faster your community starts using the APP, the faster you will become eligible for Plastic Bank Rewards.

Your Plastic Bank account comes with a unique ID and digital wallet. Once digital rewards are available in your region the APP will give your recycling community the option to remove the need to handle cash. This is done through your Blockchain secured Plastic Bank digital savings and exchange account.


Key features 
	•	Digital savings accounts
	•	Track history of your exchanges
	•	Find the nearest recycling shop and see their prices
	•	Find the nearest store that accepts Plastic Bank 

Rewards
	•	Find the nearest location to safely exchange your

Plastic Bank Rewards for cash
	•	Earn and increase your Plastic Bank score & member 

level to qualify for special rewards and opportunities 
	•	Start your own store or recycling shop anytime, You can even have staff run your store using their own phones.

Trust & Security through Blockchain
	•	Blockchain is the most trusted and secure way to Instantly approve and record any exchange of value. The Plastic Bank APP uses the combination Blockchain, Hyperledger, and LinuxOne to provide the ultimate level of trust.

## Key features

- Earn and exchange recycling rewards
- Operate a recycling business
- Digital savings accounts
- Track exchange history
- Find recycling shops and stores
- Blockchain-secured transactions

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plastic-bank/id1293745049/reviews.md

### 2/5 — App crashes constantly

*2024-07-26*

Please fix the app and make it so we can use it. It’s a great idea but rolling it out without it working is kind of frustrating and makes people not want to use it.

### 1/5 — Trash app!

*2024-06-23, version 2.0.0*

Trash app that really trash!

### 3/5 — Hey guys!!

*2021-05-23*

How’s the project going? I just heard a podcast and was inspired to look you up.

### 1/5 — Update

*2019-06-19, version 1.1.1*

Update for ios coming late

### 1/5 — Cant create an account

*2018-12-09*

for some reason, i cant create an account. filled out everything, the optional parts too, even made a facebook account for this, and it still doesn‘t work.

### 5/5 — To the developer(s)

*2018-10-17*

Is there a way to contact y’all outside reviews lol this MUST be available to the homeless since you know they do the most collecting there’s sooo much potential in this app ya could really REALLY kill two major problems in big cities but this idea must be furthered

### 2/5 — Map broken

*2018-03-27*

When I click on a point of interest I can longer move the map around or deselect that shop/center. Also the info box pops up off screen so it’s unreadable. Needs to be fixed.

### 1/5 — Hope to see this app actually work some day

*2018-02-16*

Don’t bother

## Frequently asked questions about Plastic Bank

### What is PlasticBank?

PlasticBank is a free app that empowers users to earn and exchange recycling rewards. It allows you to operate a recycling business, manage digital savings, and find locations to exchange rewards for cash or items.

### How does PlasticBank use blockchain?

PlasticBank utilizes blockchain technology, specifically Hyperledger and LinuxOne, to provide a secure and trusted method for instantly approving and recording all exchanges of value within the app.

### Can I start my own store with PlasticBank?

Yes, you can start your own store or recycling shop using the PlasticBank app. You can even have staff manage your store using their own phones.

### What rewards can I earn with PlasticBank?

You can earn PlasticBank Rewards which can be exchanged for cash or items. By increasing your Plastic Bank score and member level, you can qualify for special rewards and opportunities.

### Is PlasticBank available on all devices?

PlasticBank is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. The app is designed for iOS users.

### How often is PlasticBank updated?

The latest version of PlasticBank is 2.4.9, which was last updated on March 16, 2026. Updates ensure the app remains functional and secure.

### What is the user rating for PlasticBank?

PlasticBank has a user rating of 2.8 stars based on 4 ratings. This indicates a mixed reception from its user base.

### Does PlasticBank have ads?

PlasticBank does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and does not display any ads to its users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6.9 — 2026-08-18

* Bank Cashout now available for Egypt Branch Owners.
* School account owners can now manage Staff and Co-owners directly from My Members. 
* School users: Improved Staff and Household visibility, local-currency token values, and reward visibility.
* Brazil members: Removed the Voter’s ID option to simplify ID verification.

### 2.6.8 — 2026-08-10

* Live Support Chat: Connect with a support agent instantly using the new Chat icon in the top-right corner.
* Improved School Invite Links: School referral links are now shorter and more secure by removing school names, making them easier to share.

### 2.6.7 — 2026-08-04

School user:  View your school's ranking on the leaderboard 
School users: identify nearby recyclers with new pin-style map markers.
Receive clear feedback on cashout periods.
Experience a cleaner layout on the My Members page for iOS.

### 2.6.6 — 2026-07-27

Brazil Users: Improved registration experience with improved Portuguese (Brazil) translations.
Philippine School Users: Find nearby recyclers faster with the new List and Map view on the Home screen.
School Users: "Invite Members" is now "Invite Households" with clearer, localized wording.
Buy transactions are now more reliable with better timeout handling.

### 2.6.5 — 2026-07-21

We’re getting ready for a cashout feature for Egypt collection point/branch owners. More details coming soon.
* Arabic: نستعد لإطلاق ميزة صرف الحوافز للمجمعين و اصحاب المكابس في مصر. ترقبوا المزيد من التفاصيل قريبًا.
School owners and staff can now see the household count at a glance with the refreshed Members page.

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## Related topics

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-20.*
