SPY -0.98%
BND -0.61%
QQQ -1.20%
DIA -1.37%
VNQ -0.97%
GLD -2.97%
BTC -0.38%
AAPL +1.70%
GOOGL -2.76%
NVDA -0.03%
MSFT -2.44%
META -0.08%
AMZN -4.26%
TSLA +2.07%
UBER -4.46%
GS -2.78%
BAC -0.42%
JPM -0.65%
BRK.A -0.71%
COST -0.58%
XOM +5.02%
BABA -5.28%
WMT +2.85%
SPCX +0.46%
DIS -1.57%
F -0.36%
Live a richer life.
  • Discounts and special offers
  • Subscriber-only articles and interviews
  • Breaking news and trending topics

Already a subscriber?

By signing up, you accept Moneywise's Terms of Use, Subscription Agreement, and Privacy Policy.

Not interested ?

Home
Life
Shopping
Woman on phone Prostock-studio / Shutterstock

Here’s How to Find Better Deals When You Shop Online

Shane Murphy
Jan 4, 2021
Share
Email
Facebook
X
LinkedIn
Reddit
Follow us
Newsletter
Instagram
Facebook
Tiktok
X
Youtube

Follow us on Google for more Moneywise news

Add us on Google
Moneywise has partnered with Capital One Shopping and receives compensation (at no cost to you) when readers use the links provided in this article to get the Capital One Shopping extension.

For most of us, online shopping has become our preferred way to get pretty much everything.

You can take care of your entire list on a website like Amazon in just minutes, and you don't even have to change out of your sweatpants.

Advertisement

But huge online retailers like Amazon don't always have the best prices — unless you're price-checking every item in your cart, you could be overpaying. By a lot.

Money advice that fits your real life.

By signing up, you accept Moneywise Terms of Use, Subscription Agreement, and Privacy Policy.

Thankfully, there’s an easy way to automatically sleuth for better deals online, and it’s totally free.

See discounts while you browse

Capital One Shopping, which comes as both a browser extension and an app, can potentially help you save a bundle every time you click "Buy."

When you’re browsing on Amazon, Capital One Shopping will instantly search thousands of other sellers to see whether there’s a better price somewhere else.

For example, if you’re planning to buy a Nintendo Switch for the gamer on your list, using Capital One Shopping could save you more than $37.

Nintendo Switch price comparison on Amazon
Amazon
Savings found on November 16, 2020. Savings may vary. Sample results shown.

Still too expensive? Set up a price-drop alert, and if the item goes on sale in the future you’ll be the first to know.

Once you’re ready to check out, Capital One Shopping will automatically try to apply coupon codes gathered from its database of millions of other online shoppers.

Advertisement

And as a final perk, you’ll earn Capital One Shopping Credits when you buy from stores that are partnered with the extension. These Credits can be redeemed for gift cards at places like Macy’s, eBay and Barnes & Noble.

Must Read

Join 250,000+ readers and get Moneywise’s best stories and exclusive interviews first — clear insights curated and delivered weekly. Subscribe now.

Treat yourself to some savings

Capital One Shopping has helped people save over $160 million in the last year, and with just a few clicks, you can save too.

It’s free to use and only takes a few seconds to set up, so download Capital One Shopping today and start getting better deals.

You May Also Like

Share this:
Shane Murphy Owned Audience Manager

Shane is a reporter for Moneywise. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English Language & Literature from Western University and is a graduate of the Algonquin College Scriptwriting program.

more from Shane Murphy
American home

Insurance • Feb 15

Here’s how to get the best rate on your homeowners insurance

beautiful young family travelling by car with dog

Insurance • Jan 20

You might be wasting almost $820 per year on car insurance

Explore the latest

Disclaimer

The content provided on Moneywise is information to help users become financially literate. It is neither investment, tax nor legal advice, is not intended to be relied upon as a forecast, research or investment advice, and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities, enter into any loan, mortgage or insurance agreements or to adopt any investment strategy. Tax, investment and all other decisions should be made, as appropriate, only with guidance from a qualified professional. We make no representation or warranty of any kind, either express or implied, with respect to the data provided, the timeliness thereof, the results to be obtained by the use thereof or any other matter. Advertisers are not responsible for the content of this site, including any editorials or reviews that may appear on this site. For complete and current information on any advertiser product, please visit their website.

†Terms and Conditions apply.