The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CASHBACK
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "offering a few notes maybe" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case offering a few notes maybe = cashback.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CASHBACK mean?
CASHBACK noun- The retail facility whereby a customer may withdraw an amount of cash when making a purchase with a credit card or debit card, the amount being added to the bill.