Office supply expenses add up quickly, whether you are running a small business, managing a remote team, or stocking a classroom. Fortunately, using cashback apps like Fluz, Rakuten, and Ibotta can make a significant difference. Here’s how to save money on office supplies without cutting corners on quality.

1. Start with Fluz for Instant Gift Card Discounts
   Fluz offers instant discounts when you purchase gift cards for popular office supply retailers. For example, you can shop discounted Staples gift cards and apply them immediately at checkout online or in-store. Buying a gift card through Fluz effectively gives you a built-in discount before any sales or promotions even begin.
2. Activate Rakuten Before You Shop
   Rakuten offers cashback at hundreds of stores, including Office Depot, Staples, and Walmart Business.

• Before making any purchase, activate Rakuten through the app or browser extension.
  
• Cashback is often boosted during seasonal promotions, making it smart to stack Rakuten offers with retailer sales.
  

3. Redeem Cashback with Ibotta for Office Supply Deals
   Ibotta is traditionally known for grocery cashback, but they also offer promotions for office and school supplies during peak seasons like back-to-school or tax time.

• Watch for limited-time Ibotta deals on pens, notebooks, folders, and even tech accessories.
  
• Submit receipts easily through the app for quick cashback rewards.
  

4. Stack Cashback with Retailer Loyalty Programs
   Combine cashback apps with loyalty rewards like:

• Staples Rewards (5% back in rewards)
  
• Office Depot Rewards
  

When you use a Fluz gift card, activate Rakuten cashback, and earn loyalty points all in the same transaction, you triple-stack your savings.

5. Time Purchases Around Major Sales Events
   Maximize your cashback returns by shopping during:

• Back-to-school sales (July–August)
  
• Black Friday/Cyber Monday events
  
• New Year office reorganization sales
  

Cashback percentages are often temporarily boosted during these high-volume periods.

6. Use a Cashback Credit Card for an Additional Layer
   After applying gift cards and app-based cashback, using a business cashback credit card can add another 1%–5% in savings, depending on the card.

• Examples include the Chase Ink Business Cash Card and the American Express Blue Business Cash Card.
  

Real-World Example of Cashback Stacking:

• 5% cashback on gift cards via Fluz
  
• 2% cashback from Rakuten activation
  
• 5% store loyalty rewards at Staples
  
• 3% cashback on your business credit card
  Altogether, this could add up to 15% or more in effective savings on your office supply purchases.

Smart businesses do not pay full price for office supplies. By strategically using cashback apps like Fluz, Rakuten, and Ibotta—and stacking rewards with credit cards and loyalty programs—you can stretch your budget significantly further.