Money Saving Apps: PayPal $12 Restaurant Credit

If you have a PayPal account and a smartphone, you may want to check out this restaurant offer for the weekend.

Through 3/30, Paypal is offering a FREE $10 credit to spend on a food order from a participating restaurant near you. Also, you can use code: hottie at checkout for an additional $2 savings, making a total credit of $12! Here's how:

• Download the PayPal app on iTunes or Google Play
• Open the PayPal app to see what restaurants are available
• Clip the restaurant you want to order from by clicking on the green scissors (the restaurant must have a green scissors icon to get the credit)
• Tap the restaurant and slide the order button over to order
• You should then see the Free $10 offer pop up and can save it to your account
• Then upload a photo of yourself, this is how the merchant will identify you
• Add the food items you want to your cart
• Choose the desired date and time for your order
• Pay with PayPal and $10 will be credited back to your account (the credit will take a few hours to appear)
• Use coupon code hottie for an extra $2

Some of the restaurants listed in my area were Brick Oven, Chili's, Buca di Beppo, Banbury Cross Donuts and more.

Currently, Buca di Beppo also has a coupon available for  $15 off two pastas or entrees – this could make for an even sweeter deal!

Note: many of the restaurants only offer delivery with a delivery charge, but you may be able to find one that allows you to pick up your order.