Murrieta Paying Patrons To Shop, Eat Local: How To Get In On The Deal

MURRIETA, CA — The city of Murrieta is continuing to pay people to shop and eat local as a way to support businesses in town.

The "Murrieta Money Match" program that rolled out in 2022 is again being touted ahead of the 2023 holidays. The program is simple: Purchase a $50 gift card through the city’s Murrieta Money Match website and receive a free $50 bonus card. Starting on Black Friday, Nov. 24, the city will increase the amount: Buy a $100 gift card and receive a free $100 bonus card (limited to the first 1,000 cards purchased). Purchase cards here.

The cards can be used at over 80 Murrieta businesses. See the full list here. New businesses are always being added and the bonus card value is good for up to a year after purchase, according to the city.

The incentive/match program is paid for via $1 million from the city’s American Rescue Plan Act funds. To date, Murrieta has matched $650,000, according to the city.

The Murrieta Money Match program is through Yiftee, Inc.

“When we support our local businesses, we are supporting the heart of our community,” said Scott Agajanian, director of economic development for the city. “It’s great that we can provide a way to ensure our local businesses are thriving because ultimately this is revenue back into the community."

Learn more about the Murrieta Money Match program here.

For more information, contact the city's Business Development Program Manager James Wurtz at jwurtz@murrietaca.gov.