Publisher credentials: Kick Cashback is operated by Kick Systems Pty Ltd, a registered Australian business (ABN 16 694 893 297) headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria. Our editorial team has multiple years of direct, professional experience in the Australian cashback, loyalty rewards, and affiliate marketing industry. Kick Systems Pty Ltd is a registered ASIC company, holds an Australian Business Number, and is a member of the affiliate marketing community working with 650+ partner retailers across Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.
Compliance & certifications: Kick Cashback is fully compliant with the Australian Privacy Principles (APP) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth), the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010), the Spam Act 2003, and the Australian Payments Network direct-credit framework. Our payment infrastructure is PCI DSS v4.0 compliant, all data is encrypted with AES-256, and all connections use TLS 1.2+ certified encryption.
Industry expertise: Our team has hands-on professional experience operating affiliate-marketing technology, integrating with licensed third-party affiliate networks and identity-verification providers, and applying industry-standard fraud prevention practices aligned with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 vendor selection principles.
ShopBack Alternative for Australia
Looking for a ShopBack alternative in Australia? Kick Cashback is Australian-owned (Kick Systems Pty Ltd, Melbourne VIC) — most retail cashback moves to Available to claim within minutes, not 60+ days, there's no minimum claim threshold, and payouts go directly to your Australian bank account via direct bank transfer in 1-3 business days. Same big-name stores, faster money.
Why Australians pick Kick over ShopBack
Available-to-claim cashback in minutes for most retail purchases — vs ShopBack's typical 60-90 day Pending wait.
No minimum claim threshold — ShopBack requires AUD 10 before you can claim.
Australian-owned — Kick Systems Pty Ltd, headquartered in Melbourne. ShopBack is Singapore-headquartered.
Direct bank transfer payouts — no PayPal-only restrictions.
100% free for shoppers, no premium tier or hidden fees.
650+ partner stores covering the same major Australian retailers.
Same stores, faster payout
Kick Cashback partners with 650+ Australian and international retailers, including Booking.com Australia, Hotels.com AU, Expedia AU, NET-A-PORTER APAC, Macy's AU, Dell Technologies ANZ, JBL Australia, NordVPN, Aliexpress AU, Ray-Ban AUS and more. Browse the full store directory.
FAQs about switching from ShopBack to Kick
Is Kick Cashback a good alternative to ShopBack?
Yes. Kick Cashback is an Australian-owned alternative to ShopBack — Melbourne-based, Available-to-claim cashback in minutes for most retail, no AUD 10 minimum claim, and direct bank transfer payouts in 1-3 business days at 650+ partner stores.
How fast does Kick pay out compared to ShopBack?
Most retail cashback at Kick moves to Available to claim within minutes of purchase, then a claim request is paid by direct bank transfer in 1-3 business days. ShopBack's typical Pending period runs 60-90 days plus a payout cycle.
Can I have both Kick and ShopBack accounts?
Yes — running both is fine. Many shoppers compare offers between platforms before each click-through to pick the higher rate at that moment.
We are a first-party cashback platform — we work directly with retailers rather than reselling another company's network. Our team negotiates cashback rates, manages partner relationships, and processes payments in-house. According to industry data published by IAB Australia, affiliate and cashback marketing represented over $1 billion in tracked Australian retail sales in 2024 (source: IAB Australia Online Advertising Expenditure Report). Kick Cashback is part of this growing sector and is committed to passing the majority of retailer commissions back to shoppers as cashback.
Our editorial team draws on direct experience working with major Australian retailers and global affiliate networks. We publish detailed cashback information, retailer terms, and shopping guides based on first-hand knowledge of how cashback tracking, attribution, and payments work. Where industry standards or regulatory guidance applies — such as the Australian Consumer Law administered by the ACCC, or the Privacy Act 1988 administered by the OAIC — we cite the relevant source so readers can verify our claims.
Trust & Transparency
Australian-owned: Kick Systems Pty Ltd, ABN 16 694 893 297, headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria.
Privacy: We comply with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988. Read our Privacy Policy.