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Ibotta

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Overview

Ibotta has a rating of 4.0 stars from 3,764 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Ibotta most frequently mention customer service, gift cards, and great way. Ibotta ranks 5th among Discount Shopping sites.

  • Service
    1177
  • Value
    451
  • Shipping
    165
  • Returns
    171
  • Quality
    335

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 73.8%
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Top Positive Review

“Amazing cash back”

Brittany R.
9/19/24

In less than a year of using Ibotta I have earned over $500 dollars. It's easy to cash out your earnings, set up your shopping trips either in store or online. I don't know why anyone would not use this program. Great care and response from customer service. It's $$$ in your pocket for buying brands and products you use. Try it!

Top Critical Review

“Loyalty card does not link!”

Denise C.
9/15/24

My Winn Dixie card doesn't link with Ibotta! I've tried all suggestions such as removing the card and then adding it back to no avail. I usually have to take a receipt picture which is almost impossible to capture correctly. Very frustrating since I purposefully buy certain items for the points.

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April 4th, 2024
Verified purchase

Easy cash back. Ibotta is the only app that I use.

Reason I chose this business:

Because it's easy to use and customer service is fast.

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August 10th, 2021

I strongly do not recommend this company for customers to get anything back the company will keep your earnings they have a horrible way of business with the better business bureau
My advice to businesses who want to partner with ibotta is DON'T DO IT
YOUR PRODUCT OR SERVICE WILL BE AS UNETHICAL AS IBOTTA
Save yourself a headache
Don't trust them.

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May 19th, 2022
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I use it all the time because I like getting cash back. It activates the reward center in my brain. I know this. Ibotta also knows this. I spent $190 on a pair of shoes to get 10% cash back. I followed all the directions, shopped through Ibotta, tapped the right buttons. It was ANY item. I bought one pair of shoes full price, no discounts, no coupons, no promo codes. The cash back bonus was not expired. Ibotta notified me that they received my order and would let me know if my item earned cash back (which it definitely should have). Basically 2 weeks later they told me my order was not eligible for cash back, which is a lie.

I would not recommend this app to anyone who expects to receive more than $2 or $3 back for a purchase. Also super time consuming because you have to click on the store you plan on going to and individually add items to your list you want cash back for and then send pics of the receipt after purchase. Would be cooler if you could just shop stress free, then scan your receipt after and it automatically matched offers on the receipt if they had it for that particular store. You'd think in the year 2022 they'd figure out how to do that.

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February 24th, 2024
Verified purchase

After I scanned my receipt, one of my purchases was missing. I selected it and scanned the barcode. It was added immediately.

Reason I chose this business:

I love getting money back from my normal shopping trips. It adds up

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July 4th, 2021

I am a person who strives to only buy what we need and I've made 500 dollars. I can't complain. Ibotta is always improving itself which is a bonus on top of the bonus.

Tip for consumers:
Wonderful surprise and nice bonus cash! Remember to check on a regular basis for new and exciting deals.

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Electronic gift cards and cash transfers.
They are quick and easy to use.

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September 30th, 2021

I was broke and needed dog food. Came across a this app. Tried it out in 20 minutes I made 30 dollars. Instantly redeemed on gift card and got dog food. Thanks Ibotta you really help me out

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October 3rd, 2022

They won't let you use it unless you link your accounts - otherwise the "submit receipt" button magically disappears. No help contact info. A joke. Stick with Fetch.

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January 14th, 2019

I was locked out of my account for absolutely no reason or explanation like many other users. I don't have multiple accounts, I've never uploaded a receipt that isn't mine. Never once took advantage.

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April 12th, 2018

Like everyone says they always have an excuse not to rebate you and keep your money. Scam app stay away waste of time I use kicks and ebates much easier

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January 2nd, 2022

Ibotta has made simple task like going shopping a true joy, I love the fact that they have a variety of items and store you can get cash back on. It's truly a great app.

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December 15th, 2021

I haven't had any problems so far
Signed up with a few sponsors and saw $130 quickly as promised. Gift card redemption was ez. Haven't tried the cash cashout feature yet

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December 13th, 2021

Love this App I have just started and already earning money. Such a great and easy way to earn cash back while doing your everyday shopping! Don't hesitate start now!

Tip for consumers:
Look at the items you can get cash back on before going to the store.

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Cash back

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December 4th, 2021

Really great app makes it so much easier when you link your card. This app is good for people who can be a little patient and not expect money right away.

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May 6th, 2020

Even when following all guidelines it only works maybe 20% of the time. Waste of time for no return- better off just using regular coupons to begin with like our mamas and grandmas!

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March 22nd, 2020

Very few redeemable items, rejects items advertised, after taking pictures of long receipt app freezes and you lose it all, takes forever to get any money back.

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November 26th, 2022

They didn't credit me for my saved offers. Had to keep emailing as they have no contact #. It's been over a week and I still can't get my funds cashed out. Fetch is easier.

Tip for consumers:
Use fetch

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1 review
4 helpful votes
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October 19th, 2019

Someone was able to link their PayPal account and take all of my earnings over the last year. I've been trying to reach out to Ibotta for 4 days with zero success.

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1 review
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May 3rd, 2019

I had trouble submitting a receipt; tried to resubmit 6 times. Emailed Ibotta, got generated responses no individual contact. I gave up and cancelled app. Totally frustrated, quit while I am ahead.

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March 20th, 2024
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I bought 8, they were on sale by 1 get 1 50 percent. One digital coupon came off.

No answer back as of yet.

Reason I chose this business:

To get the extra 10.00 bac since I bought 8

* Ibotta attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

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March 29th, 2024
Verified purchase

Such an easy way to get cash back. Don't have to do mail in rebates.

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March 29th, 2024
Verified purchase

I love it! Super easy to use and i spend the cash on fun things!

Reason I chose this business:

A friend turned me on to it!

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3 helpful votes
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May 6th, 2019

I heard all the hype about Ibotta so signed up. What a nightmare! Don't waste your time thinking you're going to save tons of money. The exorbitant time you have to spend chasing down the rebates and then emailing back and forth with customer service is better served by clipping real coupons. Take the Walmart receipt code hype for example... supposedly you just take photo with your phone and Ibotta will in fact know what you bought and give you the rebates immediately. NOT! It doesn't work and now I've wasted several days with going back and forth with customer service and I still don't have the correct rebates. I even tried only purchasing 4 items for each receipt and that doesn't work either. Excuse after excuse and still no resolution.

I could have saved more money by just using regular coupons or store sales and saved the money on the front end rather than spending full price and hoping for a rebate. There are terrific coupon clipping services where you can pay very nominal clipping fees and obtain newspaper coupons.

I was optimistic at first because of the hype but now I see that's all it is... hype. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere.

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1 review
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January 17th, 2019

I've made $68.50 back on the app. I cannot collect the money because ibotta has locked me out of their system. I've sent 5 help messages with no response. I'm being to think ibotta is a scam.

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April 2nd, 2024
Verified purchase

Not so good... bought an item; scanned item (which said it matched) and then iBotta denied it!

Haven't heard back ... "considering it -- takes 24 hours"

* Ibotta attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

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April 2nd, 2024
Verified purchase

I have found the app easy to use and many products that I use or consume daily.

Reason I chose this business:

A friend referred me.

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