Cloud storage has become essential for small businesses, freelancers, and remote teams. But monthly subscriptions to platforms like Microsoft 365 or Google Drive can quickly add up—especially when scaled across multiple users. Fortunately, there’s a smarter way to manage these recurring expenses. By using Fluz, a cashback app that rewards you for buying digital gift cards, you can reduce your software costs without sacrificing the tools your business relies on.
Here’s how to save money on cloud storage subscriptions using Fluz, plus a few advanced tips for maximizing your savings.
How Fluz Works for Digital Gift Card Cashback
Fluz allows users to earn instant cashback when they purchase gift cards through its platform. Instead of paying for cloud storage subscriptions directly with your credit card or bank account, you can:
1. Open the Fluz app and search for a cloud storage provider like Microsoft 365, Google Play Store, or Office Depot & OfficeMax
2. Buy a digital gift card for the amount you plan to spend on your subscription
3. Use that gift card during checkout or in your account settings
4. Earn cashback that’s instantly credited to your Fluz wallet
The result? You’re getting rewarded every time you pay for software you already use.
Cloud Storage Merchants You Can Shop on Fluz
Fluz supports several major merchants that offer cloud storage tools, productivity suites, and business software. Some of the most relevant for small business owners include:
Microsoft 365 offers cloud storage through OneDrive, as well as access to tools like Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. Plans are available for individuals, families, and businesses.
• Personal plan: $69.99/year or $6.99/month
• Family plan (up to 6 people): $99.99/year or $9.99/month
• Business plans: Start at $6/user/month for cloud-only services
If you pay for Google One (Google’s cloud storage service) or apps like Dropbox or Evernote through the Play Store, you can use a Google Play gift card from Fluz to cover your payments.
• Google One plans: 100GB for $1.99/month, 200GB for $2.99/month, 2TB for $9.99/month
• Compatible with other app-based cloud storage subscriptions as well
While primarily known for physical office supplies, Office Depot also sells Microsoft 365 licenses and digital services that can be paid for using gift cards.
Monthly vs. Annual Savings
Let’s break down how much you could save using Fluz for monthly and annual plans.
Example 1: Microsoft 365 Personal Plan
• Cost: $69.99/year
• Fluz cashback: up to 10% (varies by promotion and user tier)
• Annual savings: ~$7.00 back, plus potential stacking with Microsoft promotions
Example 2: Google One 2TB Plan
• Cost: $9.99/month = $119.88/year
• Buy monthly $10 gift cards through Fluz
• Cashback: up to 8% depending on Fluz promotions
• Annual savings: ~$9.60, which can be reinvested into other subscriptions
Bonus Tip: Stack Fluz with Sales and Loyalty Programs
Here’s where the real power of Fluz kicks in: stacking.
Many cloud storage services offer seasonal discounts or bundle pricing. You can combine these with Fluz gift card purchases to double up on savings. For example:
• Buy a Microsoft 365 gift card on Fluz
• Apply it during a Microsoft sale (e.g., back-to-school or Black Friday)
• Use a browser extension like Honey to apply promo codes
• If you’re buying from a retailer like Office Depot, join their Rewards Program for additional perksWith a little planning, it’s possible to pay less than retail while still getting the full value of cloud storage plans.
