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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.

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  • Value
    451
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    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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1 review
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April 16th, 2021

I first joined Ibotta in 2014, but didn't really use it until 2017. Scrolling through the offers, reading, and selecting, takes quite a bit of time and is pretty tedious, I have to admit. I've never been prevented from cashing out my money to Paypal, or using it to buy gift cards (I've done Walmart and Home Depot so far). Yes, some items that should qualify for an offer don't (usually a data entry error where they haven't input the specific barcode of the item you purchased. Just happened to me with Kashi cereal at Walmart. I used the help option in the app and had my credit the next day. Since that cereal would have given me the Kashi bonus, they credited me for that too.) Reading the offer wrong will absolutely result in no credit. For instance, I love Dukes mayonnaise. They recently put that on offer in Ibotta, and I was like, score! I bought one, and submitted it. It didn't show up. Reading more closely, I needed to buy two. So, I went back to the store in a few days when I needed to get some other stuff, returned the one, and bought two. This time I was credited. Easy peasy. But, you have to read and pay attention to details. And that scrolling, reading, and selecting takes time. But I'm almost to $1000 back. That's real money.

Tip for consumers:
Read the details. Add the offers first. Scan your receipts in decent lighting. If you are online shopping, you have to click through to the site through Ibotta, and THEN add the item to your cart. That is true with Rakuten and all the online cash back sites. None will give you credit if you buy from a saved cart.

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Mostly groceries, but some online purchases. Macy's once, Chewy, Amazon before Covid when they still offered cash back through various sites (they don't through anyone now, except their own devices), eBay, etc.

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May 23rd, 2022
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I have enjoyed the Ibotta app, and saving money! I have just hit the 50$ club and I've only had the app for a month. Simple to manage and helps you save on every day items.

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November 29th, 2021

I have been using Ibotta for a few years now. I like using Ibotta, but sometimes there are not items available that I purchase. It has gotten me to try new things.

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November 15th, 2021

At the beginning I didn't know how to use it, my sister show me how and know I be saving a lot and got money back from shopping! I got my turkey almost free. Thanks Ibotta

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October 9th, 2021

It's amazing how much money you can save and get back with Ibotta! I only wish they had this when my kids were younger because I could be really raking in the bucks! Thank you Ibotta, YOU ROCK!

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January 28th, 2019

Not worth your time. Initially, I enjoyed using Ibotta and found it relatively easy and worthwhile. However, over time, the changes they have made to both the website and the app have made it totally impossible for me to access. You can no longer see either offers or your balance on the website, and they apparently have no plans to go back.

On my older iphone, I'm space-limited and am unable to download the latest version of the app (earlier versions are unavailable). I would only be able to download the app IF I changed the operating system on my phone - which I not only can't do due to space, but don't want to do just so I can use their app. Even though I explained my situation to Ibotta (I asked them to send my funds along to my PayPal since I no longer had any way to access their program), their only responses were: to ignore the circumstances, delay their response so as to deduct their non-use fees, tell me to download the app, tell me to change my operating system.

Any decent, consumer-friendly company would have a functioning website, make it possible for users to access the service via older versions of the app, be willing to understand how they have diminished access, understand the value of satisfied users, apologized and sent my credits along to PayPal. Instead, Ibotta insists on being consumer unfriendly, intransigent and seemingly more interested in imposing fees.

Stay away from Ibotta. Far away.

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January 2nd, 2023

So far I love using ibotta.Would be nice to see more brands up for bonuses.I definitely refer it to anyone wanting to try a receipt rewards app. Thanks for the rewards Ibotta.

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March 11th, 2024
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My purchase at Walmart was $348 with a 2% online cash back, but I only got 1% back

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

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April 10th, 2022

I love it when you can earn money when you go shopping. Helps with your grocery bill. What's even sweeter is when ibotta puts out a bonus so you can make more money

Tip for consumers:
If you link your account so you don’t have to download your receipt be patient your receipt will load. Just take’s a little bit.

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Grocery ,cleaners,outdoor supplies, pet supplies etc….

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April 26th, 2021

I love this app I use Ibotta when I shop at Walmart a lot if you shop online you get cash back sometimes all the way up to 16 20% sometimes it's 3% and then you also have something where you can pay with Ibotta where you're in Walmart and you pay with it there so you not only get cash back but you also get incentives to where you get discounts as well and a lot of stores are like that I even use it when I order longhorn and get you know 2% cash back at longhorn or 1% sometimes this app is amazing and it's actually easier to use than rakuten I think so

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June 23rd, 2023

Have been using Ibotta for many years and I can tell you this has been a wonderful experience to be a part of currently over $2000 that has been rewarded to me would highly recommend to try it out

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November 6th, 2022

Easy cash back and fun to use. Love the deals you get not to mention the gift card selection and being simple to get them is phenomenal! All around great!

Tip for consumers:
Highly recommend. Get bonuses for various food and household items you get.

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Groceries, household,etc.

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June 14th, 2024
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Estoy molesta porque no me recibe los recibos y aparte no me da todos los bonos 😒

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Ibotta C. – Ibotta Rep

Hello Hilda,

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us! We truly appreciate your input. We're sorry if there were any delays, frustrations, or inconveniences during your experience.

If you need further assistance, you can reach out to Carlotta, our Ibotta Care chatbot, by visiting help.ibotta.com (http://help.ibotta.com/). Feel free to ask her any questions, and if she's unable to help, just let her know, and she can create a Care ticket for you.

Your feedback is valuable to us, and we have made sure to pass it along to the relevant team. We appreciate your honest review and thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us!

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September 25th, 2021

Easy to use just need to get the hang of it I used to use it all the time then started again I've gotten some really good sales and cash back in the process it all works out

Tip for consumers:
Read the details of the offer they are different

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5 reviews
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March 23rd, 2024
Verified purchase

Although I have run into a few issues on Ibotta where I don't automatically get credited I ALWAYS experience a quick and positive resolution.

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April 7th, 2022

I have been a member for a few years. I have made over $300. I get gift cards to get gifts for my grands. Christmas is hard with 6 grands and being retired. Ibotta works.

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December 21st, 2021

I have really enjoyed saving money on Ibotta. It was a learning experience, and I caught on quickly how to have fun and find where I can build up my bank so I can redeem.

Tip for consumers:
Do your homework

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Food and grocery buys

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March 26th, 2024
Verified purchase

An ibotta rep helped me with my concern, and corrected the issue

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March 25th, 2024
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App is slow to open. Locks up. Doesn't pay even tho the product matches.

Yakes awhile to remedy issues.

Reason I chose this business:

Just not familiar with other ones.

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

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Ibotta C. – Ibotta Rep

Hello Blizzard! Thank you for the feedback. I'm sorry that you are having issues with the app and missing cash back. I would love to be able to resolve this issue for you. Please visit help.ibotta.com to submit a ticket with a screenshot of your receipt and your missing offers and we would be more than happy to look into this for you!
Have a great day! 2nd attempt 3/19/2024

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October 10th, 2022
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Although Ibotta can be a bit time consuming, it's worth it. It does take a while to get a good amount of money back, but if you stick with it, you can get some good gift cards.

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June 16th, 2023

I was supposed to be $18 text back. But they only gave me 10. And they didn't want to deal with me. I showed them the proof and if the two days and they haven't respond

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1 review
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October 16th, 2015

I purchased Glad products for a raffle and used my 3 year account with ibotta for the rebates. My raffle director asked me to exchange SOME of the products so that all gift baskets had the same exact items in them. I turned in the receipts and was accused of FRAUD! My account was deactivated and ibotta claimed the two pizzas my family are for dinner were returned. I offered to provide proof of the pizza leftovers from my fridge and they refused. This is the ONLY time they have ever had an issue with me and yet I am treated as a criminal. I am a 3 year client of ibotta but this was my largest payout of $50. The BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU has had this same complaint MANY TIMES and most clients lost all their earnings. BUYER BEWARE

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January 25th, 2022

I like the app but wish it would automatically add my deals versus me searching thru and adding everything manually like another app I just started using.

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November 6th, 2021

Working with Ibotta with basically flawless! I purchased all of my groceries and got some cash back! They have so many options of stores to purchase with!

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April 5th, 2022

I greatly appreciate your services and the offers you have available. I really enjoy the cash back earning and its features available. App runs smoothly and is organized.

Tip for consumers:
Save money easily on ibotta

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Cosmetics, home repairs, crafts

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