*ACCORDING TO THE RESEARCH
Cashback has a proven multiplier effect on expenditures and is a powerful tool for banks
A study by London Business School titled “Cashback is Cash Forward”, based on 8+ years of observations and millions of transactions, demonstrates the significant impact of cashback on financial performance.
Every $1 of cashback drives up to +$0.32 in additional spending by customers.
The positive impact of cashback lasts for 3–6 months after accrual.
The most effective cashback rate is in the range of 1.5–2%.
Cashback actively re-engages inactive clients and significantly increases the use of banking products.
Official research by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago studied the impact of cashback on banking metrics. The study was based on data from over 2 million cards of a major US bank.
11% of inactive cards became active in the first month after launching cashback.
With $25 cashback, spending grew by $79/month.
Additional interchange income reached +$19/year per card.
Cross-sales of other banking products increased by +23%.
Each cycle of cashback use reinforces the next, creating a long-term positive impact on the bank's financial performance.
The study by Iowa State University focused on the mechanism of cashback's influence on customer loyalty, identifying the key principle: the “Snowball Effect.”
Initial stimulus
Strengthening the relationship
Growth in profit
A powerful dashboard to manage cashback rules, view analytics, and handle payouts.
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Real-time card transaction evaluation based on MCC, currency, terminal code, customer ID.
Customizable rules by card type, amount, period, terminal or MCC code.
Balance tracking, history, category selection, and payout logic for accumulated cashback.
Merchant/terminal tracking, operation monitoring, monthly category control.
Our cashback platform is designed to optimize engagement and revenue from every transaction.
It works by applying custom reward rules — based on merchant categories (MCC), time-based campaigns, or customer segments — directly to card transactions.
As users get instant cashback, their loyalty and spending increase, boosting your interchange income and customer lifetime value.
Cashback is no longer optional — it’s a competitive necessity.
Digital-first clients have a retention rate of 88.4% compared to 75% at traditional banks. Fintech is capturing the most profitable segment.
The cashback market in Europe will grow from $57B (2023) to $115B (2029). The technology is already available today.
Every month of delay = lost opportunities. 11% of inactive cards are reactivated in the first month after launching cashback.
+26% of operations come from clients with cashback.
Long-term customer value increases by +30–40%.
320% within a year: every $1 in cashback generates $3.20 in turnover.
94% of clients under 40 use mobile banking — cashback attracts them.
Answers to common questions from product, compliance, and marketing teams
Our solution automatically processes account transactions and, based on predefined rules, calculates the customer’s cashback reward. It also keeps track of rewards earned and spent. All of this is fully automated and managed through settings that the user configures directly via the system’s web interface.
Our module is built on microservice architecture, processing transactions in real-time through REST API. The system is designed to handle 1,000+ transactions per hour with horizontal scaling capabilities.
The module integrates with the bank’s core banking system or processing through API for automatic transaction processing and cashback accrual to customer accounts. The system increases card activity by 20% through personalized offers and partner network engagement with up to 100% compensation.
Based on research from London Business School and Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, cashback programs demonstrate proven ROI: every $1 in cashback generates $0.32 in additional customer spending, with optimal rates of 1.5-2%. Studies show 11% of inactive cards become active within the first month, leading to +$19/year additional interchange revenue per card. The “Snowball Effect” from Iowa State University research confirms that cashback loyalty drives 60% of total revenue impact through reinforcing cycles of engagement.
Unlike traditional payment system programs that offer virtual points tied to specific catalogs with limited usage options, our solution provides real cash that customers can spend anywhere. We eliminate the common issues of low customer engagement and loyalty being tied to the payment brand rather than the bank. Our system gives banks full control over their loyalty program, enables direct partnerships with merchants, and builds genuine customer loyalty to the bank’s brand rather than the card network.
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