There are buy to win contests everywhere! You buy a product you already use and gain yourself a chance at winning a prize. You can win prizes from a special contest code on the packaging, a UPC code or by uploading the receipt of your purchase.
Make sure to read the Master Guide to Entering Receipt Contests
I have won amazing prizes, like an Oculus, 65 Samsung TV valued at $6700, grocery gift cards, NFL gift cards, gas cards and more. It's totally worth entering purchase needed contests even for someone new to contests. There are generally great odds of winning spectacular prizes with receipt promotions, UPC contests and pin code contests.
NOTE : Make sure to have a photo folder on your cell already named and ready. I named mine " Winning Shots". This is where you are going to save all your pictures of contest receipts, pin codes, screenshots of instant wins and UPC codes. This is a very important step to staying organised and having photo proof should you run into any issues claiming a prize.
If you are brand new to entering purchase needed contests read the following guides below before entering them. They will give you the hand up to actually winning prizes in these types of contests.
Types of Purchase Needed Contests
- UPC - Universal product code from on packaging UPC contest tips
- RECEIPT - Receipt photo upload How to enter a receipt contest
- PIN CODE - Pin code found on or in specially marked packages Pin code contests
- PICTURE - Buy and snap a photo of a product to upload
- SWIPE - Swipe a collectors card when making a purchase
- UPC - Universal product code from on packaging UPC contest tips
- RECEIPT - Receipt photo upload How to enter a receipt contest
- PIN CODE - Pin code found on or in specially marked packages Pin code contests
- PICTURE - Buy and snap a photo of a product to upload
- SWIPE - Swipe a collectors card when making a purchase
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| CONTEST INFO | PRODUCTS |
|---|---|
Lays Contest |
Type: Receipt contest. Purchase any 2 participating Lay's products and upload your receipt. You could win FIFA World Cup tickets or gift cards Ends July 19, 2026 |
IOGO Contest |
Type: Receipt contest. Purchase any participating IOGO products and upload your receipt. Prizes to be won are (56) Nintendo Switch 2 prize packs. Ends June 28, 2026 |
McCafe Contest |
Type: Receipt contest. Purchase any McCafe participating product and upload your receipt. You could win $10000 or a $250 gift card. You can get a total of 20 entries in to win. Ends May 24, 2026 |
Dasani |
Type: Receipt contest. Purchase a Dasani product and upload your receipt for a chance to win 1 of 8 prizes. Ends July 31, 2026 |
Mars Contest |
Type: Receipt Contest. Upload a receipt of a participating Mars/Wrigley product for your chance to win weekly prizes or a grand prize. Ends August 31, 2026 |
Cracker Barrel Contest |
Type:Receipt contest. Purchase any Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond or P’Tit Québec Cheese Product and upload your receipt to enter. One $25,000 prize Ends August 8, 2026 |
Excel Gum |
Type: Receipt contest. Purchase a participating product and upload your receipt Win 1 of 130 instant prizes or a grand prize. Ends May 31, 2026 |
Snack to Score Contest |
Type: receipt Contest. Purchaseany two (2) or more Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, Town House, Nutri-Grain, Eggo, Rice Krispies Squares, Kashi Bars, Special K Bars or RXBar products and upload your receipt. 300 Prizes to be won. You can only enter 3 times total during the contest. Ends August 31, 2026 |
General Mills Contest |
Type: Receipt contest. Purchase any 1 participating General Mills products and upload your receipt. You could instantly win 1 of 3 grand prizes or 8 of 2500 Instant prizes. Ends July 31, 2026 |