Frequently asked questions
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What is Shipping Bucks?
Shipping Bucks (SB$) is a shipping rewards program. We work with freight forwarders, couriers and other participating businesses across the Caribbean, The Bahamas and Latin America to reward their customers. You earn SB$ when you ship, and spend them in the Shipping Bucks marketplace.
Is Shipping Bucks free to join?
Yes. Shipping Bucks is free to join, and 1,000+ members have already signed up. You only pay for your shipping, the same as always.
How do I earn Shipping Bucks (SB$)?
Join Shipping Bucks, then connect the account you have with your freight forwarder or courier, or upload your shipments. Every shipment you pay for with a participating forwarder or courier earns you SB$. You can also earn SB$ with participating businesses.
How many Shipping Bucks do I earn?
You earn 1% to 5% of what you spend on shipping back in SB$. The exact rate can vary.
What can I get with my Shipping Bucks?
Spend your SB$ in the Shipping Bucks marketplace on Amazon gift cards, electronics like AirPods, iPhones and TVs, and shipping credit with participating freight forwarders and couriers. You can also use SB$ with participating businesses.
Where does Shipping Bucks operate?
Shipping Bucks works with freight forwarders, couriers and participating businesses, and their customers, across the Caribbean, The Bahamas and Latin America.
Do I have to change my freight forwarder or courier?
No. Shipping Bucks works alongside the shipping company you already use. When you sign up, tell us which forwarder or courier you ship with and we'll help you get connected.
I run a freight forwarding, courier or other business. Can I offer Shipping Bucks to my customers?
Yes. Freight forwarders, couriers and other businesses can join as participating partners, so their customers earn and spend SB$ with them. Businesses don't earn SB$ themselves at the moment. Apply on our For businesses page or email [email protected].
What are participating businesses?
Participating businesses are companies that have partnered with Shipping Bucks. You can earn SB$ with them and use your SB$ with them.
Who is Shipping Bucks for?
Individual customers who pay to ship through a freight forwarder or courier, such as people ordering online from the US and having it shipped home.
Can businesses earn Shipping Bucks?
Not at the moment. Shipping Bucks currently rewards individual customers. Businesses can partner with Shipping Bucks so their customers earn and spend SB$ with them.
Do I earn more if I ship more?
Yes. You earn 1% to 5% of your shipping spend back in SB$, so the more you ship with participating forwarders and couriers, the more you earn.
How many members does Shipping Bucks have?
More than 1,000 members have joined Shipping Bucks, and more join every day.
Is there a sign-up bonus?
Yes. Upload or connect your first 5 shipments and we'll send you a $5 Amazon gift card.
Is my information safe?
Yes. We only use your details to run your Shipping Bucks account and contact you about it, and we keep your data and transactions protected.
Where is Shipping Bucks headquartered?
Shipping Bucks is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
How do I contact Shipping Bucks?
Email [email protected] and we'll get back to you.
Your next shipment could be earning SB$
Free to join and takes about a minute. Join 1,000+ members, connect or upload your first 5 shipments, and we'll send you a $5 Amazon gift card.