Navigating to cashback campaigns
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Open Cashback Campaigns
Select Cashback Campaigns (available under Growth Tools in the sidebar). This lists all existing campaigns for the selected account.
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Select an account
Select the account where you want to run the campaign.
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Create a new campaign
Click Create Cashback Campaign or Create new to open the campaign creation form.
Setting up cashback rules
In the Cashback Rules section, define how customers earn cashback. You can create multiple tiers to reward higher spending.Rule fields
Cashback rule examples
- Flat rate — 5% cashback on all orders starting from $0.00, rewarding every purchase.
- Tiered — 5% cashback for orders above 100, incentivising larger spend.
- Fixed amount — 100.
Setting campaign name and timing
In the General Information section, give your campaign a name and choose when it runs.- Always On
- Specific Time
- Repeat
The campaign runs continuously with no end date. Use this as a baseline incentive to keep customers engaged at all times.
Publishing the campaign
After configuring all settings, click Publish to make the campaign live on your account immediately.Viewing and managing existing campaigns
The Cashback Campaigns list shows every campaign with the following details:
Click More details on any campaign to see its full configuration, including payment methods, cashback rules, maximum limits, and timing.
Campaign statuses
- Inactive — created but not yet active.
- Scheduled — set to start at a future date.
- Active — currently live and awarding cashback.
- Done — ended because the time period or budget limit was reached.
Updating cashback rules
Hello Clever does not allow direct edits to cashback rules on an active or completed campaign. This prevents inconsistencies in cashback calculations, customer experience, and financial reporting. To change rules, use the duplicate-and-deactivate process:1
Duplicate the campaign
Open the campaign details and click Duplicate. This creates a new campaign with all the original settings copied across.
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Edit the duplicate
Update the cashback rules in the new campaign — adjust percentages, fixed amounts, order value thresholds, or payment method preferences.
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Deactivate the original
Toggle off the original campaign to prevent overlapping or conflicting cashback offers.
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Publish the new campaign
Activate the updated duplicate so customers immediately benefit from the revised terms.
Updating the app listing
You can update listing details (images, title, description, category) without duplicating the campaign:1
Open campaign details
Click More details on the campaign you want to update.
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Edit listing fields
Update header banner images, title, subtitle, description, and category as needed.
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Submit for approval
Click Submit. The updated listing goes through the approval process and appears in the Hello Clever app within 1–3 business days.
Deactivating a campaign
- Manual deactivation
- Automatic deactivation
Toggle the Active switch off on the campaign. Confirm the action in the dialog that appears.
Campaign strategy tips
Use these strategies to get the most from your cashback campaigns.Run an Always On baseline campaign
Run an Always On baseline campaign
A continuous low-percentage cashback (e.g., 5% on all orders) builds long-term loyalty at minimal cost per transaction. Use it as a foundation and layer time-specific campaigns on top.
Reward PayID to reduce card fees
Reward PayID to reduce card fees
Set up two campaigns — a higher cashback rate for PayID (e.g., 5%) and a lower rate for card (e.g., 3%). This nudges customers toward the lower-cost payment method, reducing your processing fees over time.
Use tiers to increase average cart value
Use tiers to increase average cart value
Offer 5% cashback for orders over 150. Customers are motivated to spend more per transaction to reach the next reward tier.
Set budget limits to control spending
Set budget limits to control spending
Add a per-transaction or per-user cashback cap (e.g., max $20 cashback per order on a 10% campaign). This keeps your total cashback spend predictable while still making the offer attractive.
Run time-specific campaigns for off-peak periods
Run time-specific campaigns for off-peak periods
Schedule cashback during slow periods — lunch hours, weekday mornings, or weekends — to fill those gaps without running a full-time campaign.
Use seasonal campaigns for peak periods
Use seasonal campaigns for peak periods
Offer higher cashback during holidays or seasonal events (e.g., 12% throughout December) to capitalize on naturally increased spending. Time-limited campaigns keep the commitment manageable.
If you use Hello Clever real-time payments, cashback rewards are extracted directly from customer payments — you do not need to send funds in advance. This makes budget management simpler and more predictable.