How to Use a ShopBack Referral Code in Singapore (2026): Step-by-Step Guide
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ShopBack gives new users a S$5 bonus for signing up with a referral code. Plenty of people enter the code, see nothing happen and assume it did not work.
It did work. The bonus simply has two conditions most people never read. You need to spend S$20 through ShopBack and collect S$10 of confirmed Cashback — both within 180 days of signing up.
That second condition is the real hurdle. At a typical 5% Cashback rate, S$10 of Cashback means about S$200 of shopping. And Cashback only counts once it is confirmed, which can take weeks after you buy.
This guide walks through the exact order to sign up with the DLCuration ShopBack referral code fgcymM, how to hit both targets without overspending, and what to check if the bonus does not appear.
→ Get ShopBack referral code fgcymM and the current bonus
Why Most People Use a ShopBack Referral Code Wrong
Most people think the referral code is the hard part. It takes 10 seconds. The work is everything after it.
Here are the three mistakes I see most often:
- Adding the code too late. ShopBack’s sign-up has an I have a referral or reward code option. If you finish registering without using it — or without opening a referral link first — the account is not linked to a referral.
- Counting the S$20 and forgetting the S$10. The S$20 spend is easy. The S$10 of confirmed Cashback is what decides whether the bonus arrives, and it excludes the bonus itself.
- Starting late in the 180 days. The window runs from the day you sign up, not your first purchase. Cashback can take weeks to confirm, and travel bookings only confirm after the trip.
There is also a device rule. ShopBack’s terms say the new user must sign up on a unique device, so a phone that has already been used for another ShopBack account can cost you the bonus.
The principle the whole process is built on: enter the code at sign-up, then plan purchases you were going to make anyway so S$10 of Cashback confirms well inside 180 days.
What You Need Before You Start
Set aside about five minutes to sign up. Have these ready:
- The referral code or link. The code is fgcymM, typed exactly as shown. You can also use the ShopBack referral link, which attaches the referral for you.
- Your own phone. Use a phone that has never had a ShopBack account on it.
- A mobile number and email address. ShopBack uses them for your login and to send Cashback updates.
- A list of purchases you were already planning. Groceries, household items, a gadget, a hotel — anything at a ShopBack store you would have bought anyway.
You are not eligible if you have had a ShopBack Singapore account before. The bonus is for first-time accounts only.
The Full Process: Step by Step
Step 1 — Open the Referral Link or Have the Code Ready (1 minute)
Open the ShopBack referral link on your phone. It opens ShopBack’s sign-up with the referral already attached.
→ Open the ShopBack referral link
If you would rather sign up from the app directly, keep the code fgcymM handy for the next step. ShopBack’s terms say the last referral link you click is the one that gets credited, so do not click anyone else’s link after this.
What you end up with: a sign-up that starts with the referral attached.
Step 2 — Create Your Account and Enter fgcymM (3 minutes)
Sign up with your name, mobile number and email. Before you finish, tap I have a referral or reward code and enter fgcymM.
Type it exactly as shown, with the capital M at the end. Check the in-app referral screen shows the bonus amount and take a screenshot.
What you end up with: a new ShopBack account linked to the referral. Your 180-day window starts today.
Step 3 — Learn the One Habit That Earns Cashback (2 minutes)
ShopBack Cashback only tracks when you start from ShopBack. The routine is the same every time:
- Open the ShopBack app, website or browser extension.
- Find the store and tap Activate Cashback (or shop now).
- Check out on the merchant’s site or app in the same session.
Do not add another promo code at checkout unless ShopBack lists it. Unlisted codes can void the Cashback on that order.
What you end up with: purchases that actually record Cashback.
Step 4 — Spend S$20 Through ShopBack (in your first purchases)
Make at least S$20 of purchases through ShopBack. It does not need to be one order — several smaller purchases add up.
Avoid the excluded merchants for these purchases. ShopBack’s referral terms list Barnes & Noble, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Cyberlink, Kohl’s, Lens.com, Mindvalley, Survey Wall and Airbnb. The in-app terms also excluded ShopBack Play, Surveys and ShopBack PayLater purchases from the S$20 in October 2026.
Your first purchase cannot be combined with another new-customer promotion. Cancelled, refunded or exchanged orders do not count either.
What you end up with: condition one met.
Step 5 — Build Up S$10 of Cashback (over your first weeks)
Keep shopping through ShopBack until your Cashback reaches S$10. The bonus Cashback itself does not count toward this.
Rates vary by store and change often, from 1% to 20% or more during upsized campaigns. Check the rate on each store’s ShopBack page before you buy, and favour stores with higher rates for things you need anyway.
What you end up with: S$10 of Cashback showing as Pending.
Step 6 — Wait for the Cashback to Confirm (a few weeks)
Pending Cashback becomes Confirmed once the merchant verifies your order. Retail purchases typically confirm within a few weeks. Travel bookings confirm only after the stay or trip is completed.
This is why timing matters. A hotel booked for five months away may not confirm before your 180 days are up.
What you end up with: S$10 of confirmed Cashback — condition two met.
Step 7 — Collect the S$5 Bonus (up to 48 hours)
Once both conditions are met, ShopBack’s terms say the referral can take up to 48 hours to change from Pending to Confirmed. The bonus then appears in your Cashback balance.
You can withdraw confirmed Cashback to a Singapore bank account from the app once you have at least S$10 confirmed.
What you end up with: the S$5 bonus in your ShopBack balance, ready to withdraw.
The Full Time and Reward Breakdown
| Step | What You Do | When | What It Unlocks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Sign up with fgcymM | Day 1, about 5 minutes | Starts the 180-day window |
| 3–4 | Spend S$20 through ShopBack | Any time in 180 days | Condition one |
| 5 | Earn S$10 Cashback | Any time in 180 days | Condition two, once confirmed |
| 6 | Cashback confirms | Weeks after each purchase | Counts toward S$10 |
| 7 | Bonus credited | Up to 48 hours after both | S$5 bonus Cashback |
How much shopping S$10 of Cashback takes depends on the rate:
| Average Cashback Rate | Spend Needed for S$10 |
|---|---|
| 2% | S$500 |
| 5% | S$200 |
| 10% | S$100 |
| 20% | S$50 |
Is the ShopBack Referral Worth It? Three Realistic Examples
The S$5 is a bonus on top of what ShopBack already pays. Here is how it plays out for three typical Singapore shoppers.
The regular online shopper. You already buy groceries, household items and the odd gadget online. You route S$300 of planned purchases through ShopBack in your first two months at an average 4%. That is S$12 of Cashback, plus the S$5 bonus once it confirms — S$17 for shopping you were doing anyway.
The one-off big purchase. You are buying a S$150 appliance at a store paying 8% Cashback. That is S$12 of Cashback in one order. Once it confirms, both conditions are met and the S$5 follows.
The occasional shopper. You shop online a few times a year. Reaching S$10 of confirmed Cashback inside 180 days may take more spending than you planned. In that case, sign up when a large planned purchase is coming up, not before.
The one thing never worth doing is buying things you do not need to hit S$10. A S$5 bonus does not justify S$200 of unplanned spending.
What the Referral Code Cannot Do
It cannot be added after you register. If you skip the referral code option and finish sign-up, the account is not linked to the referral.
It does not pay on sign-up. Nothing is credited until both the S$20 spend and the S$10 of confirmed Cashback are met.
It does not stretch the 180 days. The window starts on sign-up day. Cashback that confirms on day 181 does not count.
It does not override the exclusions. Excluded merchants, cancelled orders and stacked new-customer promotions do not count toward the targets.
Is ShopBack Safe? What the Code Does Not Change
Using a referral code has no effect on how ShopBack treats your account. ShopBack has operated in Singapore since 2014 and advertises more than 45 million shoppers across 13 markets.
Cashback is a reward from ShopBack, not money held in a bank account. Until it is withdrawn, it is a balance in your ShopBack account, and Pending Cashback can be reduced or rejected if an order is cancelled or returned.
Tips to Get the Most From the ShopBack Referral
Screenshot the bonus amount at sign-up. ShopBack changes the amount — it was S$10 for part of September 2026. A screenshot is your record of what was on offer when you joined.
Front-load your shopping. Make your planned purchases in the first month or two so the Cashback has plenty of time to confirm.
Install the ShopBack Button. The browser extension for Chrome and Firefox reminds you to activate Cashback when you land on a partner store, so you do not forget on desktop.
Avoid travel for the qualifying Cashback. Hotel and flight Cashback confirms after the trip. Use retail purchases to reach S$10 quickly.
Check the referral status in the app. If the bonus has not appeared, ShopBack’s help centre says the usual reason is that one of the minimum requirements was not met. Check your Pending and Confirmed Cashback before contacting support.
What If You Already Have a ShopBack Account?
You are not eligible for the new-user bonus. It only applies to first-time ShopBack Singapore accounts.
You can still share your own referral code or link from the ShopBack app. ShopBack pays you a referral bonus when a friend signs up with it and meets the same S$20 and S$10 conditions within 180 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I enter a ShopBack referral code?
During sign-up. Tap “I have a referral or reward code” on the registration screen and enter the code before you finish creating your account. Opening a referral link first also attaches the referral automatically.
Can I add a ShopBack referral code after signing up?
No. The referral needs to be attached when you create the account, through the code field or a referral link. Once registration is complete, there is no way to add one.
What are the ShopBack referral criteria?
Within 180 days of signing up, you need to spend at least S$20 through ShopBack and have at least S$10 of Cashback confirmed, excluding bonus Cashback. Both conditions must be met inside the same 180-day window.
How long does the ShopBack referral bonus take to appear?
Up to 48 hours after both conditions are met, according to ShopBack’s referral terms. The slower part is waiting for your Cashback to confirm, which can take a few weeks for retail purchases and longer for travel bookings.
Is the ShopBack referral code case-sensitive?
Type it exactly as shown — fgcymM, with a capital M at the end. ShopBack does not say publicly whether codes are case-sensitive, so matching the exact spelling avoids any doubt.
Can existing ShopBack users get the referral bonus?
No. The new-user bonus is only for people opening their first ShopBack Singapore account. Existing users can earn by sharing their own referral code instead.
Final Thoughts
The ShopBack referral bonus is easy to start and easy to miss. The code takes 10 seconds. The S$10 of confirmed Cashback is what decides whether the S$5 ever arrives.
Sign up when you have purchases planned, route them through ShopBack in the first month or two, and the bonus takes care of itself — on top of the Cashback you were earning anyway.
Start with the code. Everything else follows from getting that one step right.
→ Get ShopBack referral code fgcymM and the current bonus
→ Sign up to ShopBack with the referral link
Joined ShopBack already? Let me know in the comments which store got you to S$10 of Cashback fastest.
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- ShopBack Referral Code fgcymM — Current Bonus and Terms
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- How to Use a MariBank Referral Code
- All Singapore Referral Codes in One Place
Disclosure: this article contains my ShopBack referral code. If you sign up with it and meet ShopBack’s conditions, ShopBack pays me a referral bonus, at no cost to you. DLCuration is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by ShopBack. Information is based on ShopBack’s Refer-a-Friend terms and help centre, and the bonus shown in the ShopBack app, checked on 15 October 2026. Terms can change, so confirm the bonus in the app when you sign up.
