How Kona works
Earn cashback on your everyday shopping in 6 simple steps.
Create your free account
Sign up with your email, Coinbase, or MetaMask account. It takes less than 30 seconds and no credit card is required.
Find a store
Browse our growing directory of partner merchants or search for a specific store. Each listing shows the current cashback rate so you can find the best deals before you shop.
Activate your cashback
Click the "Activate cashback" button on any store page. This generates a unique tracking link that connects your shopping session to your Kona account. The link stays active for 24 hours.
Shop as you normally would
You're redirected to the retailer's website where you shop and checkout as usual. There's nothing extra to do — browse, add to cart, and complete your purchase like you always do.
Earn cashback automatically
The retailer confirms your purchase (usually within 1-3 days) and reports it to us. Your cashback appears as "pending" in your dashboard first, then moves to "confirmed" once the return window passes (typically 30-60 days).
Withdraw your way
Once your cashback is confirmed, withdraw it however you want — PayPal, Venmo, bank transfer, gift cards with bonus value, or USDC to your Coinbase, MetaMask, or any crypto wallet via WalletConnect.
Payout options
Kona offers more payout flexibility than any other cashback platform.
What is USDC?
USDC (USD Coin) is a regulated stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the US dollar. Unlike volatile cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, 1 USDC is always worth $1. It's issued by Circle and is one of the most widely trusted digital currencies in the world.
Kona sends USDC on the Base network, which means transfers are near-instant and gas fees are fractions of a penny (which we cover entirely). You can hold USDC in your wallet, convert it to USD, or use it anywhere USDC is accepted.