Toolbar FAQ


What is a toolbar?

With regards to the Quidco Cashback Reminder Toolbar, we are using the term "toolbar" as a shortened term for a web browser toolbar add-on or extension, which serves as a means of persistently presenting visitors to a website enabling them to quickly perform many common site functions via the toolbar without first having to visit the website.


What is the Quidco Cashback Reminder Toolbar?

The Quidco Cashback Reminder Toolbar is a free and safe tool that sits in your Internet browser and offers you access to a range of useful features, including an automatic cashback reminder notifying you if the retailer you are visiting provides cashback, meaning you'll never miss out on a cashback deal again.


How does the Quidco Cashback Reminder Toolbar work?

There are two main elements to the Quidco Cashback Reminder Toolbar:

  1. The visible toolbar - the visible toolbar enables you to sign into your Quidco account, access popular areas of Quidco such as the My Account and Hot Offers sections, in addition to checking out the latest offers and news from Quidco via the Quidco Facebook and Twitter pages. The search bar that sits within the visible toolbar also enables you to search for any retailer available on Quidco so you can check the latest deals, voucher codes and cashback rates for a retailer via a simple search. This visible toolbar can be hidden by clicking on the Quidco logo visible in your browser.
  2. The invisible cashback reminder - the invisible savings reminder is the main function of the toolbar and notifies you if cashback is available at the retailer you are currently visiting, via a simple, unobtrusive message. You do not even have to visit Quidco to enable tracking for your cashback; this is available via a button within the reminder.

Do I have to be signed into Quidco to download the toolbar?

No. You do not need to sign in to download the toolbar.


Do I have to be signed into Quidco to use the toolbar?

You do not need to be signed into Quidco to utilise the features of the toolbar however you do need to be signed into your account to enable your cashback to track and be allocated to your account. Don't worry; if you forget to sign in, the toolbar will prompt you to do so before you click the button to ensure your transaction tracks.


Will using the Quidco Cashback Reminder Toolbar affect the way I earn cashback in any way?

No. Cashback earned via the Quidco Cashback Reminder Toolbar will show in your Quidco account as per usual.


Why am I not getting a cashback reminder when I visit a retailer page that I know is promoted on Quidco?

Retailers must specifically opt-in to be part of the Quidco Cashback Reminder Toolbar and some retailers have chosen to not to be promoted. We are constantly trying to recruit each and every retailer on Quidco to be featured on the toolbar and if a retailer not on the toolbar chooses to be featured, this will update when you launch your browser for a new time.


Will the Quidco Cashback Reminder Toolbar install spyware, adware or malware on my computer?

Absolutely not. The toolbar is entirely free from all spyware, adware and malware.

What browsers are the Quidco Cashback Reminder Toolbar compatible with?

The toolbar is compatible with Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer 7, Internet Explorer 8 and Internet Explorer 9.


What operating systems is the Quidco Cashback Reminder Toolbar compatible with?

The Quidco savings reminder toolbar is compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, OS X, OS X Lion and Linux.


Do I have to pay to download and use the Quidco Cashback Reminder Toolbar?

No. It's completely free to download and use the Quidco Cashback Reminder Toolbar.


Does it allow multiple accounts?

Yes you can use the same Quidco Cashback Reminder Toolbar for different accounts. If more than one user uses the computer the Quidco Cashback Reminder Toolbar is installed upon, please ensure that the correct user is logged into their Quidco account on the toolbar at the time of use.


I only wish to receive reminders and do not want a visible toolbar, is this possible?

Yes. We understand that some people may just want to benefit from the features of of the reminder without seeing the visible toolbar. You can choose to hide the visible toolbar (in Internet Explorer and Firefox), by clicking on the Quidco logo on the bottom right hand side of your browser.


What is the Quidco Cashback Reminder Toolbar privacy policy?

We respect the privacy of the users that download the Quidco Cashback Reminder Toolbar. To view our complete privacy policy, please click here.

Toolbar download page

http://www.quidco.com/