We often get asked how we can afford to give cashback if you shop or even just register at websites and so, alongside presenting this week’s top retailers below, we thought we’d explain how cashback works.

Most companies carry out some form of advertising to acquire new customers and encourage existing ones to use them again. One of the most popular types has become affiliate marketing. This has been in existence for 15 years and operates almost exclusively online.

Businesses that have an affiliate program pay their agents, or affiliates, a commission for referring customers to them via text links or banner advertisements on their websites.

Most affiliates keep these referral commissions. However, we pay them to you in the form of cashback. So you see, it’s rather straightforward.

Many thanks,

James Hunt

Editor

FreeCashback.co.uk

Play.com

Save up to 80% on a range of products at Play.com. Also for a short time only, our members will earn double the usual back on all books, DVDs, games and music orders.
Plus 2% back

3 Mobile

Take out a contract or Pay As You Go mobile with 3 and get Skype-to-Skype calls and Instant Messages (IM’s) from your mobile, without any charge.
Plus up to £40 back

Eurotunnel

Book a Eurotunnel ticket for travel between now and the end of June and get a 1-Day Adult Park Hopper ticket to Disneyland® Resort Paris included in the price and a 15% discount on any extra tickets you buy.
Plus 2% back

Hastings Direct Car Insurance

With car insurance from Hastings Direct you are sure to get a policy to suit your needs. Benefits include up to £750 cover for any audio or navigational equipment, no claim discount of over 60% and much more.
Plus £30 back

Radley

Radley currently have a fantastic ‘3 for 2’ offer on a range of selected Radley leather purses and accessories. Simply select any three items from the collections on offer and get the cheapest for no charge at all.
Plus 3% back