Ordering takeout or delivery is more convenient than ever—but it can also be expensive once you add delivery fees, service charges, and tips. The good news? Apps like Rakuten and Fluz offer simple, stackable ways to earn cashback on food delivery services like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub.

Here’s how to use both apps together—or separately—to maximize your savings the next time hunger hits.

Rakuten: Best for Website-Based Orders and First-Time Bonuses

Rakuten is a browser extension and mobile app that gives you cashback when you shop through its links. It partners with popular delivery services like:

• DoorDash
• Grubhub
• Uber Eats

To use it, simply search for the platform through Rakuten, click through to the delivery service’s site or app, and place your order as usual. Rakuten will automatically track your order and apply cashback if the terms are met.

Why Rakuten works for food delivery:

• Offers special promotions for first-time customers
  
• Lets you earn cashback with discount codes still applied
  
• Best used when placing orders via desktop or the Rakuten mobile app
  
• Cashback is paid out quarterly through PayPal or check
  

Fluz: Best for Real-Time Cashback via Gift Cards

While Rakuten rewards you after your order, Fluz gives you instant cashback by letting you pay with digital gift cards at the time of purchase. Before checking out on your delivery app, open Fluz, purchase a gift card for the exact amount due, and use that gift card to complete your order.

Fluz supports popular food delivery platforms including:

• Uber Eats
• DoorDash
• Grubhub

Cashback rates typically range from 1% to 5%, depending on the brand and your Fluz tier. The gift card is available instantly and can be copied directly into your food delivery app during checkout.

Example:
Your Uber Eats total is $22.65. You buy a $22.65 gift card through Fluz, apply it to your order, and get instant cashback—no waiting or minimum balance needed.

How to Use Rakuten and Fluz Together

Here’s how you can stack both tools for maximum reward:

1. Activate Rakuten via browser extension or app.
   
2. Before placing your order, go to Fluz and buy a gift card for the delivery service you’re using.
   
3. Apply the Fluz gift card at checkout on the delivery app.
   
4. Place your order through Rakuten’s activated window to get cashback from both apps.
   

This method gets you cashback twice—once from Fluz instantly, and once from Rakuten after your order processes.

Tips to Maximize Delivery Cashback

• Check both Fluz and Rakuten for special limited-time cashback boosts
  
• Use Rakuten’s browser extension to get alerts when you’re on a partner site
  
• Save Fluz gift cards to your Apple or Google Wallet for faster checkout
  
• Sign up for loyalty programs like Uber One or DashPass to reduce fees and still earn cashback on the subtotal
  

Final Thought

Delivery might be a luxury—but that doesn’t mean you should overpay. With Fluz for instant cashback and Rakuten for added post-purchase rewards, your next DoorDash or Uber Eats order can actually pay you back. Stack smart, order smarter, and let these apps do the saving for you.