Can I use a discount code or coupon and still earn cashback?
Category: Portal Cashback (1,000+ Stores)
Yes, in most cases you can use a discount code and still earn cashback through Kick — but the order in which you do things matters more than most shoppers realise. Get the sequence right and you can stack the two savings on the same order. Get it wrong and the cashback won't track at all.
The golden rule: codes from Kick Cashback first, codes from elsewhere never
Cashback tracking works on a "last click" basis. Whichever site you most recently visited that has a partner relationship with the retailer is the one that gets credited for the sale. If you click through from Kick Cashback, then open a coupon website in a new tab to grab a code, that coupon site has now "stolen" the tracking credit and your cashback won't track.
Find the store and check the store's Kick Cashback page for any current promo codes — these are codes the retailer has authorised for use alongside cashback.
Click through from Kick Cashback to the retailer.
Shop as normal and apply the code at checkout.
Complete the purchase in the same session.
Why third-party coupon sites break tracking
Most "free coupon" websites earn money the same way Kick does — they're cashback publishers. When you click a code on one of those sites, you're often clicking through their tracking link to the retailer, which overwrites the Kick cookie that was set a few minutes earlier. The retailer then pays the commission to the coupon site instead of to Kick, which means there's no Kick commission to share back with you.
What about codes you found yourself, in an email from the retailer?
Codes that come directly from the retailer (in their newsletter, on their homepage banner, or in a welcome email) usually don't break tracking, because using them doesn't involve clicking through any other tracking link. Click through from Kick Cashback first, then paste the code at checkout. If the cashback later fails to track, lodge a missing-cashback claim — see the missing cashback troubleshooting guide.
Codes the retailer specifically blocks for cashback
Some retailers exclude orders that use a discount code from earning cashback. This is most common with very large promo codes (think "30% off everything") and with influencer codes. The store's page in the Kick Cashback portal usually flags these. If you're unsure, the safer choice is to skip the code and take the cashback — for most categories the cashback rate beats the marginal saving from a small code.
The combination of cashback plus an authorised promo code is one of the highest-value ways to use Kick. Browse the stores directory to see which retailers currently have stackable codes.
About Kick Cashback
Kick Cashback is Australia's smarter cashback platform with 1,000+ partner stores. Free for shoppers — no membership fees, no subscription costs. Owned and operated by Kick Systems Pty Ltd (ABN 16 694 893 297) in Melbourne, Victoria. For support, contact info@kickcashback.com.
Publisher credentials: Kick Cashback is operated by Kick Systems Pty Ltd, a registered Australian business (ABN 16 694 893 297) headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria. Our team has direct, professional experience in the Australian cashback and partner marketing industry. Kick Systems Pty Ltd is a registered ASIC company, holds an Australian Business Number, and works with 1,000+ partner retailers serving Australian shoppers.
Compliance: Kick Cashback operates in line with the Australian Privacy Principles (APP) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010), the Spam Act 2003, and applicable Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing obligations. Connections to the platform use industry-standard TLS encryption.
Industry expertise: Our team has hands-on professional experience operating partner-marketing technology, integrating with licensed third-party partner networks and identity-verification providers, and applying industry-standard fraud prevention practices aligned with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 vendor selection principles.
Our Experience
We are a first-party cashback platform — we work directly with retailers rather than reselling another company's network. Our team negotiates cashback rates, manages partner relationships, and processes payments in-house. According to industry data published by IAB Australia, partner and cashback marketing represented over $1 billion in tracked Australian retail sales in 2024 (source: IAB Australia Online Advertising Expenditure Report). Kick Cashback is part of this growing sector and is committed to passing the majority of retailer commissions back to shoppers as cashback.
Our editorial team draws on direct experience working with major Australian retailers and global partner networks. We publish detailed cashback information, retailer terms, and shopping guides based on first-hand knowledge of how cashback tracking, attribution, and payments work. Where industry standards or regulatory guidance applies — such as the Australian Consumer Law administered by the ACCC, or the Privacy Act 1988 administered by the OAIC — we cite the relevant source so readers can verify our claims.
Trust & Transparency
Australian-owned: Kick Systems Pty Ltd, ABN 16 694 893 297, headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria.
Privacy: We comply with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988. Read our Privacy Policy.
Cookies: See our Cookie Policy for details on tracking and consent.
Secure: All connections are encrypted with HTTPS (TLS 1.2+).
Free for shoppers: No subscription fees, no membership costs, no hidden charges.
Member of the Australian partner marketing industry, working with leading global partner networks.
Contact Kick Cashback
How do you contact Kick Cashback? Email the support team at info@kickcashback.com, or sign in at kickpay.co to manage your account, track cashback, and request a withdrawal. The 59-question help centre answers the most common queries — covering cashback tracking, instant payouts (receiving-bank processing 1 to 3 business days), withdrawal limits, and account security. The team is based in Melbourne, Victoria.
Company:Kick Systems Pty Ltd (trading as Kick Cashback)
You can follow, install or review Kick Cashback across 7 official channels. Kick Cashback runs verified accounts on 4 social networks — Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok — and publishes 2 apps: a Chrome Web Store browser extension and a Google Play Android app, both covering the same 1,000+ partner stores across 12 categories. Independent customer reviews are collected on ProductReview.com.au. Founded in 2024, Kick Cashback is operated from Melbourne by Kick Systems Pty Ltd. Connect below:
Yes — Kick Cashback is available to shoppers in every Australian state and territory, including the 6 largest metro areas listed below: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and the Gold Coast. Wherever you live, you earn the same rates at 1,000+ partner stores across 12 categories, with no minimum claim and direct bank transfer payouts sent instantly (receiving banks can take 1 to 3 business days to show the funds). Select your city for local cashback information.