Automatic cash-back rewards on everyday purchases without coupons or manual activation, while providing merchants with performance-based customer acquisition and measurable ROI through card-linked transactions.
Last updated Feb 8, 2026
- Industry
- Card-Linked Offers / Performance Marketing
- Business Model
- Marketplace
- Target Market
- Consumer (B2C) and Merchant (B2B)
- Employee Count
- 51-200
- Funding
- $38M
- Parent Company
- Cardlytics
- API Available
- Limited
Market Position
Leading consumer cash-back rewards app with card-linked offer technology, now part of Cardlytics ecosystem
Overview
Dosh is a financial technology company that operates a cash-back rewards platform connecting consumers with merchants through card-linked offer technology. Founded in 2016, Dosh enables users to automatically earn cash back on purchases at participating merchants by linking their credit or debit cards to the app, eliminating the need for coupons or manual activation. The platform serves as a bridge between consumers seeking rewards and merchants looking to drive customer acquisition and loyalty. While primarily positioned in the fintech space, Dosh intersects with the AdTech ecosystem through its performance marketing and customer acquisition capabilities for brands. The company partners with merchants, retailers, and brands to deliver targeted offers and measure attribution through card-linked transactions. In 2020, Dosh was acquired by Cardlytics, a purchase intelligence platform, which integrated Dosh's consumer-facing rewards app into its broader advertising and marketing ecosystem. This acquisition strengthened Cardlytics' position in the card-linked offer market and expanded its reach to direct consumer engagement.
Products & Features
Dosh Cash Back App
Mobile application that automatically provides cash-back rewards when users shop at participating merchants using linked cards
Card-Linked Offers
Technology that connects payment cards to merchant offers, enabling automatic reward redemption without coupons
Merchant Platform
Tools for businesses to create and manage cash-back campaigns to drive customer acquisition and loyalty
Key Features
Automatic cash-back rewardsCard-linking technologyNo coupon or code requiredReal-time transaction trackingDirect deposit to bank account or PayPalHotel and travel booking rewardsReferral programMerchant campaign management
Use Cases
Consumer cash-back rewards on everyday purchasesMerchant customer acquisition campaignsBrand loyalty and retention programsPerformance-based marketing with measurable ROITravel and hotel booking rewardsRestaurant and dining rewards
Customer Segments
Individual consumers seeking cash-back rewardsRetail merchants and brandsRestaurants and dining establishmentsHotels and travel companiesE-commerce businesses