Double Your Rewards: Using ShopBack and Boost Together on Taobao

Ever felt that sinking feeling when you realize you've been leaving money on the table? I used to think Boost only worked on Taobao's desktop version, so that's all I ever used—gotta maintain that Boost Level 4, right? Then one day I discovered I'd been missing out on serious cashback this whole time. Turns out ShopBack works on desktop too, and you can stack it with Boost. One hand shaking coins and completing missions, the other hand grabbing up to 10% cashback. Let me show you how to work this double-reward magic.

Setting Up ShopBack on Desktop

First things first—getting ShopBack's browser button installed. Head over to ShopBack's website and look for the browser extension option. Click through and follow the prompts to install the ShopBack button for Chrome or Firefox. Once it's added to your browser, activate it.

Now comes the fun part. Go to Taobao's website and toss something random into your cart. If the item qualifies for cashback, you'll see a little notification pop up saying "activate up to 10% cashback." No notification? That item doesn't qualify—simple as that.

Here's where people mess up: they forget to activate before checking out. Before you hit that purchase button, make sure you've clicked activate on your eligible items. You've got a 12-hour window to complete your order and lock in that cashback.

The Boost Payment Trick

So you've activated your ShopBack cashback—now let's add Boost into the mix. When you get to the payment screen, select "Malaysia Online Banking" as your payment method. Yeah, there's a 1.5% processing fee, but hear me out—you're still coming out ahead with the combined rewards.

Not feeling the processing fee? You've got options. Taobao accepts other e-wallets like Touch 'n Go, Maybank QRPay, and Razer Pay. Pick whichever works best for your reward-stacking strategy.

👉 Start earning double cashback rewards on your Taobao purchases

The beauty of this setup is that both platforms track independently. Boost registers your payment and credits your account for missions and coin shakes. Meanwhile, ShopBack tracks your purchase separately and queues up your cashback. You're literally getting rewarded twice for the same transaction.

What You Need to Know About ShopBack Cashback

Let's talk timing and rules, because ShopBack has some specific requirements. Your purchases get tracked within four days, but—and this is important—you won't see confirmed cashback until about 100 days later. I know, it feels like forever, but that's just how their system works.

Every single item you want cashback on needs to be activated separately. You can't just activate once and call it a day. And here's a big one: you absolutely must click "confirm delivery" in Taobao once you receive your items. Skip that step and wave goodbye to your cashback.

Some purchases don't qualify at all. Group buying deals? Nope. Mobile reload or game credits? Forget about it. If you cancel an order or return something, that cashback disappears. And if you're using red packet discounts to pay, ShopBack won't track those purchases either.

Why This Method Actually Works

The system works because these platforms operate on different tracking mechanisms. ShopBack monitors your click-through from their extension and tracks the purchase through cookies. Boost processes your actual payment through the banking gateway. Neither interferes with the other—they're running on parallel tracks.

I've been using this method for months now, and my ShopBack account shows all those desktop Taobao purchases tracked and confirmed. The cashback adds up faster than you'd think, especially if you're a regular Taobao shopper.

One thing though—keep your expectations realistic about the 10% cashback rate. That's the maximum, not the standard. Different items and categories earn different percentages. Most everyday stuff sits somewhere between 2-5%, but hey, that's still free money you weren't getting before.

Make Every Purchase Count

Look, online shopping is already part of your routine. You're buying stuff on Taobao anyway, maintaining your Boost level anyway. Why not double-dip on rewards while you're at it? Set up takes maybe ten minutes, and after that it's just remembering to activate before checkout.

The combination of Boost's immediate gratification (hello, coin shakes) and ShopBack's cashback cushion makes every purchase feel a bit less painful. Sure, waiting 100 days for confirmed cashback requires patience, but future-you will thank present-you for setting this up.

👉 Join ShopBack and start maximizing your Taobao savings today