How MTS cashback works
On the official website, the MTS Cashback program is called a loyalty program, although in structure it is more reminiscent of an ordinary cashback service.
It works according to the following principle: in the MTS Cashback personal account, the client goes to the catalog of online stores, of which there are currently more than 600, makes a purchase and receives a certain percentage of cashback.
The only difference is that cashback is received in bonus units, and not in rubles. You can only use it to pay for communications or purchase any goods at MTS offices. The accrued amounts are rounded to the nearest ruble in favor of the operator.
Cashback comes and is applied according to the rule “the bonus is equal to the ruble”. The period during which it is credited can be up to 90 days, but usually it occurs within 30-45 days.
All funds that have been returned for purchases are credited to your account on the first day of each month.
Cashback bonus balance
In your Personal Account you can always check how many bonus rubles you will receive and when they will be received.
The “Accrued” status means that this amount will be spent on the purposes you specified on the 1st of the next month. The “Pending” status means that the service has taken into account your purchase from a partner and is waiting for confirmation from the partner himself. The “Rejected” status may appear if the store for some reason did not approve your purchase. The “Written off” status notifies you of previous expenses.
Partner stores
These are long-time good friends of everyone who likes online shopping: ASOS, Aliexpress, LaModa, Carey, Booking, M.Video, Ozon and others. Moreover, the interest rates of some of them are quite favorable. So, in accordance with the terms of MTS cashback at Aliexpress they are 7%, at Booking - 5%, and at Perekrestok as much as 15%!
Of course, the operator focuses on products and services of its own production. There it is possible to receive up to 50% cashback, and much faster than with partners (usually it takes one day).
The following are subject to the increased cashback interest rate:
- All products of the MTS online store;
- Communication service provided for MTS clients;
- Paid Internet services of the operator (books, music);
- Electronic wallet “MTS Money”.
From time to time, the service holds seasonal promotions, and then the interest rate for cashback from some stores increases. For example, on Black Friday in 2021 it was possible to return a larger percentage on AliExpress and Lamoda.
Video review of the MTS Cashback program
- Internet stores;
- Food delivery services;
- Grocery delivery services;
- Entertainment companies;
- Companies that provide sales of goods and services in the travel industry.
The catalog of program partners already has an impressive scale, but it is also dynamically expanding, because MTS is a company that has the status, strength and connections to attract new partners from different structures to participate in the program.
Current version. Information updated September 2, 2019.
How to start using “MTS Cashback”
To become a participant in the operator’s bonus program, you just need to register on the mobile operator’s website. It's easy, and it doesn't matter whether you are an MTS subscriber. There are various ways - both in the application and on the website.
Let's look at each option in more detail.
For operator SIM card holders
To enter the MTS cashback service on the operator’s website, you need to perform the following steps:
- Go to the official website of the resource at cashback.mts.ru.
- Click on the red “Login” button in the upper right corner, enter your phone number and password.
- Enter your email in a separate field to confirm registration.
- Apply a promotional code if you have one. For example, you can activate the universal promotional code “UD2PV797” - this will add 250 bonus points to your account.
After completing registration, the user receives 15 cashback rubles as a welcome and thank you for linking your email.
Now you can make your first purchase - for this you will receive another 200 points.
Immediately after registration, you will be asked to select a purpose for which the accumulated money will be spent. By default, the goal is to top up the balance of the number you specified during registration.
For subscribers of other operators
If the user is not an MTS subscriber, he does not have to purchase an operator SIM card to participate in the cashback program. In this case, it will take a little longer to register, but it is still not difficult.
To register for the service, do the following:
- Go to the official website of the resource at cashback.mts.ru, click on the “Login” button.
- Enter your phone number and the code that will be sent via SMS.
- Enter your email, wait for a confirmation email to arrive, and follow the link or enter the code in the specified field.
- Create a password for your account.
Afterwards you can enter your phone number and password, and you are logged into the system.
If you provide information about yourself, the operator will credit your account with 30 bonus points. Subscribers are deprived of this privilege, because MTS already has all the necessary information about them.
Amount and timing of cashback accrual in MTS
A very obvious question is the amount of cashback accrued when purchasing certain goods and services. It is worth noting that the coefficient is not fixed and may vary depending on what goods and services are purchased by a participant in the system, as well as in which store or from which company. Correct and up-to-date information on the amount of cashback can always be checked in the partner catalog available on the website cashback.mts.ru.
As for the cashback accrual period, information about it is also available on the program website and is unique for each partner (but the period does not exceed 90 days).
In the application
Registration in the application is practically no different from the actions you perform on the website. All you need is to download the application, log in to the system and provide your email.
If the user has the “My MTS” application installed, everything becomes even simpler. You can join the program like this:
- Open the “My MTS” application and log in.
- Find the “MTS Cashback” section in the main menu and go to it.
- Click on the “Become a member” button, and then confirm your actions.
Now you can receive cash from every purchase.
Cashback doesn't come - what to do?
What to do if points don't arrive? A short instruction has been prepared for clients:
- Initially, find out the maximum period for accruing cash back in a given store. If it hasn't passed yet, then it's worth waiting.
- Has your points expired? Then contact the contact center. Specialists will check whose fault the delay occurred.
- If the seller is at fault, then you need to contact the store’s technical support and ask to transfer the purchase information to MTS.
- Please note that bonuses are transferred to your mobile account once a month, on the first day.
Don't panic ahead of time. Always take into account the deadline for accruing cash back, and after it expires, contact support.
How to shop at MTS Cashback
As with any cashback service, to receive money into your account you need to make purchases through the program website. To do this, you must first log in to the system, and then select a store from among the partners.
For example, a purchase on AliExpress with cashback will look like this:
- Log in to your personal account on the service website by entering your phone number and password. Open the “Stores” section.
- Find AliExpress in the list, hover your mouse over the store, and then click on the “Go to store” button.
- Select the product you need, add it to your cart, place and pay for your order.
- Return to your cashback program account. Go to the “My cashback” section: here you will see the amount that will be credited to your account after receiving the purchase.
For other stores, the purchasing method is similar.
Before going to the store, you can click on the “More details” button. Here you will find all the detailed conditions for accruing cashback from a specific partner.
“MTS Cashback” for purchasing a phone
The loyalty program has a goal “Purchase a smartphone.” If you choose it and accumulate at least 100 bonus points on your account, you will have the opportunity to purchase a certificate for a discount equal to the accumulated amount.
MTS Cashback service points can cover up to 100% of the cost when purchasing a smartphone. At the time of purchase, you can use no more than 1 certificate at a time.
The denomination may be different:
- 100 rub.
- 500 rub.
- 1,000 rub.
- 2,000 rub.
- 5,000 rub.
- 10,000 rub.
- 20,000 rub.
- 30,000 rub.
- 40,000 rub.
- 50,000 rub.
- 60,000 rub.
- 70,000 rub.
- 80,000 rub.
If you take a certificate with a higher denomination than is necessary to purchase a smartphone, the remaining points on it will expire after the purchase.
After you place an order for a certificate, an SMS message with a code will be sent to your number. This is the certificate number that must be provided to the employee at the MTS salon when paying for the smartphone.
The certificate can only be used when paying for a smartphone in operator stores. When ordering a product from an online store with home delivery, it will not be valid.
There is no limit to the number of certificates you can purchase. The code can be used either independently or as a gift to any person at your discretion. It is important that you cannot use it to purchase other operator products.
Where can you spend your money?
Cashback from MTS Bank is considered as a loyalty program for the company's subscribers. Spending funds from this account for mobile communications occurs by automatic debiting to the main account on the 1st day of each month. The write-off amount may be limited in the Personal Account settings.
How to spend MTS cashback on buying a smartphone?
To do this, you need to order a certificate to receive a discount. With this certificate you can pay up to 100% of the cost of equipment offered for sale in company showrooms. The MTS Bank cashback card can only be used once. It is not permitted to combine certificates to obtain a greater discount. If our article helped you, please like it!
Special conditions for MTS services
The service returns up to 50% of the cost for payment for operator communication services. For example, when paying for the Tariffishche tariff plan, the subscriber will be able to get half of the subscription fee back. It is credited almost immediately.
If a subscriber uses the MTS Money e-wallet, he gets the opportunity to return 1% of each payment. Moreover, cashback is awarded not only for purchases in online stores, but also for other options:
- For payment of housing and communal services;
- For replenishing accounts in online games;
- For purchasing paid subscriptions to services.
Any user can open a wallet, not just the owner of an MTS SIM card. It can be used both in electronic format and in the form of a plastic card.
How to find out your cashback balance
You can check the balance of MTS cashback on your balance both on the official website and in the service application. To do this, you need to go to the “My cashback” section. There you will see both the points awarded and those that are still awaiting confirmation.
In addition, you can call the phone number 8 800 250 05 20 to clarify all the information on the operation of the MTS Cashback service. Customer support consultants will explain to you how to replenish MTS cashback, how many points are left in your account, and where you can spend them.
MTS Cashback card
MTS offers to purchase a special bank card “MTS Cashback” to return 5% on every purchase you make. It can be credit or debit at your choice.
Anyone over 18 years of age can receive a bank card; it is not necessary to be a subscriber of the operator. The cost of issue is 299 rubles, but annual maintenance is completely free.
You can use this card to make any purchases, pay bills, withdraw cash, and so on.
In the case of a credit card, the limit is set individually. It can be up to 300,000 rubles. The grace period of the loan is 111 days, then the rate ranges from 11.9% to 25.9%. The minimum payment to repay the debt is 5%, but not less than 100 rubles.
Summary
“MTS Cashback” is a classic cashback service from a popular mobile operator. To use it, you do not have to be an MTS subscriber.
Among the disadvantages is that the service does not allow you to withdraw cash and only awards cashback in the form of bonus points, which cannot be spent on everything.
If you use another operator, you may be able to find better deals. If you are the owner of an MTS SIM card, you can save a lot on paying for tariff plans and additional services.
