Pay with Backyard. Make a difference.
Make sure more of your money goes to the business instead of credit card companies and banks.
Wouldn’t it be great if…
You could pay local businesses like you pay your friends on Venmo? And when you did, you’d help mom & pop improve their bottom line?
Meet Backyard.
Connect your bank account or credit card to the Backyard app, then load money ahead of time. Scan our QR codes to pay in-store, or just give the business your phone number.
Why should I care?
Great for you.
When you pay with Backyard, you get 1% - 5% cash back. It’s our way of saying thanks for supporting mom & pop.
Great for local businesses.
Paying with Backyard helps small businesses avoid costly credit card fees and makes a big difference for their bottom line. Nice going, neighbor!
Good for the neighborhood.
Small businesses make each neighborhood delightfully unique and bring financial stability. In other words, they make our communities great places to live, work, and play. When we support them, everyone wins.
Start paying with Backyard and earning cash back.
1. Sign up
Sign up below, or look for our signage at shops in your neighborhood.
All we need is your phone number to get started. No spammy texts or emails — we promise.
2. Load cash
Connect your bank account or credit card, and load cash to your Backyard balance. It’s like a Venmo account or a gift card that’s accepted at lots of shops in your neighborhood.
We’ll add up to a $5 bonus the first time you load cash.
3. Shop local
Buy coffee, tacos, a haircut – you name it!
When you pay with Backyard, you’ll earn 1% - 5% cash back, and you’ll put a greater percentage of the sale in the pockets of mom & pop.