Gilt is similar to Vipshop in China, offering flash sales from various brands. Gilt City is more like Groupon, with discounted local deals and other bargains. Right now, if you sign up for a Gilt account through a referral link, you can get a free $20 credit!
[Update] There is temporarily an issue with this deal (the credit does not show up after registration). I will update this post as soon as there is more information.
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Deal overview and sign-up
New users who register for Gilt through a referral link can get a free $20 credit to use at Gilt. There is no minimum purchase requirement! If your total at checkout is under $20, it is essentially free. Here is our referral link:
- Gilt sign-up link
After clicking, register through the “Join Gilt” section shown below.
You should then be able to see the free $20 credit in your account.
How to use the $20
This $20 credit has no minimum purchase requirement, and it can also be used to cover shipping.
- For example, I bought the item below:
- At checkout, you can see that the $20 credit can also be applied toward shipping.
- One thing to note: if you pay directly with a credit card, you can only choose the $9.95 Gilt Unlimited shipping option (you pay shipping just this one time for one month of coverage). If you want the $7.95 standard shipping option, you must check out using Master Pass in the payment section (just follow the steps, log in to your bank account, and choose the credit card you want to use).
What should you buy?
In any category that interests you, just sort items by price from low to high. If you do not want to spend any money out of pocket, simply buy items priced around $1-$12. For example:
- Men’s category
- Women’s category
- Baby items
- Home furnishings category
Since it is basically free, do not set your expectations too high.
Don’t forget cashback portals
The best cashback portal for Gilt right now is Giving Assistant, offering up to 8%. Be sure to empty your cart first, then click through to Gilt from Giving Assistant before completing your purchase. If you do not have a Giving Assistant account, you can sign up below:
- Giving Assistant sign-up link ($5 sign-up bonus)
- Giving Assistant cashback portal overview
Things to keep in mind
- If you register multiple accounts to buy free items, your orders may get canceled. Try to use different credit cards, names, and addresses.
- You may not see the $20 credit immediately after registering. If not, check again at checkout after filling in your address and credit card information.