Updated 7/1
What's paying right now? The 12 apps listed below were my top earners in June, earning me $5,032.07 (and remember, I refer over 100 apps)!
My Whales!
Amazon Prime/Visa [US] – $100
AMEX Platinum [US]– $1,976.58 (197,658 points)
Aven [US] – $80
Big Cash [US] – $95
Chase Bank [US] – $50
Chime [US] – $100
Freecash [Worldwide]– $300.03
Hopper [Worldwide] – $50
MoneyLion [US] – $1,345
ShopBack [US, AU, DE, HK, IDN, KOR, MY, NZ, PH, SG, TW, TH, VN] – $795.46
Solo [US] – $50
Stash [US] – $90
Amazon Prime/Visa [US] – https://www.amazon.com/dp/BT00LN946S?externalReferenceId=2050d344-dce9-45ef-94b0-f13ba25c6eed – I’ve had my Amazon Prime Visa for several years, but only recently realized they have a referral program. I earned another $100 in June. Amazon's got a 2X signup bonus promo running this week in honor up the upcoming Amazon Prime Day promotion. Get an instant $200 just by applying and getting approved (and $50 referral bonuses)! More info on this promotion here.
AMEX Platinum [US]: https://americanexpress.com/en-us/referral/platinum-card?ref=JOHNMCWzg&XLINK=MYCP - A couple months ago, a close friend encouraged me to sign up for American Express Platinum, telling me about the many benefits the card has to offer, including reimbursements on HULU and several other memberships and subscriptions, and Centurion access (just to name a few perks). I signed up during their limited-time (up to) 175K signup bonus promo - approx. $1,750 value, the highest bonus AMEX has ever offered - and triggered the bonus in June. I also referred one person, which earned me another 15K pts (approximately $150). And I earned cashback in points as well, making my June earnings $1,976.58 (aka 197,658 points)!
This card isn't for everyone as it has a $695 annual fee, but the numerous perks offset and far outweigh that fee IMHO (many of those perks listed here). The great news is that while the promo was lowered back to 80K points (the standard promo), it's back up to the same deal I got: 175K points when you open an AMEX Platinum account and spend $8K in 6 months. You can check to see if you're approved - and the bonus amount you'd get - with NO impact to your credit score. Increased 15K points ($150) for each referral (up to 100K points per year), and your referrals only need to be approved and accept the card for you to get your bonus! More info here.
Aven Advisor [US] – http://aven.com/advisor – code JOHN85527 – I earned $80 in June. No deposit is required for this one. $5 signup bonus and spin the wheel for each referral, getting you a $1–$100 referral bonus each time (up to 20 monthly referrals). The bonuses hit your Aven account instantly, and once withdrawn, post to your bank within 1–3 business days. On top of all this, you can win $1K from their weekly sweepstakes! More info here.
Big Cash (aka Bigcashweb) [US]– https://bigcashweb.com/refer/skzlocn0 – I earned and was instantly paid another $95 in June, bringing my overall earnings to $1,182.75 since signing up mid-February. This app is instant and is running increased promos, including $15 instant referral bonuses plus 50% lifetime earnings from everybody you refer. Big Cash also has bonus payouts such as "cash out $20 and get an extra $15" with EVERY withdrawal, and they're currently offering 3X bonuses sitewide! You'll also get an instant $1–$100 signup bonus when you use my exclusive promo code JJBONUS. More info here.
Chase Bank [US]– https://accounts.chase.com/raf/share/2600356036 – I earned another $50 in June. I highly recommend Chase because their $300 signup bonus can be triggered with any direct deposit, for instance, by making a single delivery with DoorDash/GrubHub/Instacart/Uber Eats (and similar gig apps). And even better news if you refer: you also get $50 referral bonuses with no deposit required; they simply sign up through you and you'll get the bonuses (up to $500 bonuses per year). More info here.
Chime [US] – https://tinyurl.com/chimesignupbonus – I received $100 from Chime thanks to a direct deposit bonus they offered me (even though I've been a member for years and already triggered my DD bonus when I first signed up). I'm not complaining, and it's just one of the "bennies" right now. Through 7/31, Chime is offering a $100 signup bonus with a qualifying deposit, $100 referral bonuses, plus an EXTRA $200 when you refer three! More info here.
Freecash [Worldwide] - https://freecash.com/r/jjcash - I scored $300.03 from Freecash in June, thanks to their revamped referral program AND a special "$1-$100 referral bonus for your first 3 referrals" they started mid-month (I scored $50 for each of my three referrals). If you haven't signed up yet, you'll get a $5 instant signup bonus when you register and install any game via your link. The "up to $100" referral program is still going on, and once you've maxed those out, you'll get $2.50 for each referral plus another $10 when they cash out for the first time. And, you can snag a free bonus by entering code WELCOMEBONUS at freecash.com/rewards once you've signed up. Since signing up last year, I’ve already racked up over $2.1K! See my featured post with full details here.
Hopper [Worldwide] - https://sharing.hopper.com/refer/johnm8e4 - code johnm8e4 - I earned another $50 in June! To date, I've earned over $5K in bonuses from Hopper and was able to stack all the bonuses for nearly free (and even entirely free) hotel stays and airfare!
If you haven't signed up for Hopper yet, I highly recommend doing so as soon as possible, especially if you plan on staying at a hotel or traveling anytime soon. See my featured Hopper post for how to score a $25 signup bonus, $25-$50 STACKABLE referral bonuses, proof of my nearly free and entirely free hotel stays, and 75% off round-trip airfare.
MoneyLion [US] - https://mlion.us/$55BONUS - code $55BONUS - My #2 earner in June and normally my top earner month after month! I earned $1,345 in June. Get a quick $5 signup bonus (no deposit or spend requirement) plus another $50 if you deposit $100 through DD or external ACH transfer from your Current or Found app. Unlimited $5-$55 referral bonuses as well! More info here.
ShopBack [US, AU, DE, HK, IDN, KOR, MY, NZ, PH, SG, TW, TH, VN] - https://app.shopback.com/oT0etzON4Tb - Since signing up on 2/10 for this new cashback portal, I've racked up over $14.3K in potential bonuses. Of these bonuses, $795.46 was paid out in June ($2,531.45 since signing up in February).
If you've ever read my Featured Cashback Apps post, you'll know I'm a huge advocate of cashback sites and apps because they earn you money back for purchases you'd already make. The current bonus from ShopBack is icing on the cake with its $15 signup bonus and unlimited $35 referral bonuses through 7/14. You'll also find several boosted offers for up to 50% cashback to trigger the signup bonus quickly. More info on this promotion, instructions, and recommendations for triggering the bonuses here.
Solo [US] - https://worksolo.onelink.me/7Viq/u1xpy1wo - Thanks to its current $10 signup and unlimited $50 referral bonus promos, I scored another $50 in bonuses in June! Solo has a subscription model, but if you work gig/delivery jobs - DoorDash Driver, Instacart Shopper, etc. - this app is a must-have, with great bonuses to boot! More info here.
Stash [US] - https://get.stash.com/brett_19xm496 - Thanks to Stash's 50% increased promotion (still running), I earned another $90 in referral bonuses in June. If you haven't signed up yet, you can earn $20 $30 when you join and add $5 or more to your personal investment or bank account from any source. $30 referral bonuses, as well. More info here.
Whale Sightings
https://www.referralworldnews.com/endingsoon
I recently created a blog post called "List of ENDING SOON, NEW and RENEWED Bonus Opportunities!". The list is updated daily, so you don't miss out on these new, renewed, and limited-time promotions. Highlights include some of the same apps that made June's top earners list, along with the increased promotions from DCU, Drumo, OnePay Cash, and more. You can find the complete list here.
Whale Falls
Thankfully, there weren't many disappointing apps in June (unlike in April and May with apps like Abound, Grifin, High Rewards, and Hot Takes). Having said that, Helium sneakily changed their terms twice in just a few days, tripling the withdrawal wait period to 90 days after joining (originally 30 days). They haven't raised it again in recent weeks so hopefully this will be the last of these antics from Helium.
Whale Pod
If you'd like to see more MVPs from months past, check out my May, April, March, February, and January whales!
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