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Rakuten has a rating of 2.7 stars from 2,124 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Rakuten most frequently mention credit card, referral bonus, and family member problems. Rakuten ranks 5th among Cash Back sites.

  • Service
    187
  • Value
    151
  • Returns
    64
  • Quality
    121

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 18.2%
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Top Positive Review

“Amazing Rakuten! Thanks so much Susan!”

Tetiana K.
5/7/24

Rakuten team are the best service I've come across in the US. We are refugees from Ukraine and we are very grateful to Rakuten for such joy as excellent service, impeccable work, patience, respect for the client and professionalism. I will be happy to buy everything only through the Rakuten service. This is a great savings and a great pleasure to know them! Thank you Susan!

Date of experience: 5/6/24
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Top Critical Review

“Thieves”

Cory C.
12/11/24

They never pay what you actually earned. I have yet to have a single transaction pay what was advertised. Even after purchases have been verified they just delete the payout for no reason. 100% scam!

Date of experience: 12/1/24
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Arizona
1 review
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April 18th, 2015
Verified purchase

Had questions regarding tell a friend and got a response right away and was explained how it works :)

Date of experience: April 18, 2015

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New York
1 review
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February 3rd, 2018

Getting money back for shopping! Isn't that amazing? The one and only Ebates! Got $700 back for 3 years!

Date of experience: February 3, 2018

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California
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April 21st, 2015
Verified purchase

I made mistake and Ebates rep quickly took care of the issue. Rep was nice and friendly, excellent service.

Date of experience: April 21, 2015

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Arizona
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August 4th, 2019
Verified purchase

So easy to claim a refund all you do is click on banner and it is in cart. Will use again and again.

Date of experience: August 4, 2019

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Indiana
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July 26th, 2015
Verified purchase

Had an issue verifying whether I would get an Ebates rebate on a recent purchase. I received an immediate response with helpful advice.

Date of experience: July 26, 2015

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GB
4 reviews
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November 13th, 2020

It's awesome to shop on Rakuten. The only issue is, majority of the time it's slow and keeps freezing, hopefully that's only temporary...

Date of experience: November 13, 2020

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Arizona
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June 6th, 2019
Verified purchase

Ordered flowers for my good friend's birthday. They were delivered on time and very fresh. She was so happy and so was I.

Date of experience: June 5, 2019

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India
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June 8th, 2019

I Love Rakuten.! Rakuten can be better at crediting our accounts after purchases. I can get my rebate by check. I'm very Happy.

Date of experience: June 7, 2019

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Virginia
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June 10th, 2019
Verified purchase

Always good to save money! Saving money with app is so easy! Thanks for the money! Also do not like the name change.

Date of experience: June 9, 2019

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Massachusetts
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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April 23rd, 2017

EBates is easy to use, has incredible customer service and partners with a variety of fantastic companies to offer incredible deals and promotions!

Date of experience: April 23, 2017

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Georgia
1 review
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July 17th, 2015
Verified purchase

Danielle was very helpful and understood the issue. She analyzed and took action quickly with the best possible details and response provided. Kudos!

Date of experience: July 17, 2015

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Mississippi
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April 3rd, 2016
Verified purchase

Ebates is a great way to shop & save money. The app is user friendly plus you find great coupons on stores you already shop at.

Date of experience: April 3, 2016

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Missouri
1 review
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September 17th, 2014
Verified purchase

I love ebates! I only wish i had more money to spend through the site. The customer service response was quick and exactly what I needed.

Date of experience: September 17, 2014

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Illinois
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April 20th, 2016
Verified purchase

Support really good and always ready to help. Answers was so correctly and quickly. They do really a good job! I'm happy to be with Ebates.

Date of experience: April 19, 2016

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Vermont
1 review
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August 10th, 2019
Verified purchase

I prefer to use Rakuten over most other cash back apps because I know how well is works and it is quick at adding cash back to my account.

Date of experience: August 10, 2019

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South Carolina
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December 20th, 2014
Verified purchase

You guys are wonderful, how you took care of an error I had made.
I really appreciate your service and your team were so helpful and kind.
Thank You!

Date of experience: December 20, 2014

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Missouri
1 review
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January 19th, 2015
Verified purchase

I asked a question and it was answered in just hours. In a very pleasant and courteous manner I might add. Man they were ON it!

Thank you

Janice

Date of experience: January 19, 2015

Thumbnail of user marnia2
Arizona
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
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February 18th, 2019

Don't shop online without going through Ebates. It brings you right to the websites you want to shop and you get a check every three months!

Date of experience: February 18, 2019

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Georgia
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June 15th, 2019
Verified purchase

I appreciate the service and rebates, but I've had to request the credit manually for several orders. It's a hassle to have to monitor and reconcile.

Date of experience: June 15, 2019

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Arizona
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February 14th, 2016
Verified purchase

I was missing credit for my purchase. It was easy to submit my request to ebates and they credited my account within an hour! Who could ask for more?

Date of experience: February 13, 2016

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Indiana
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July 31st, 2019
Verified purchase

This site is so easy to use. There is a great selection of sites to use. I love getting money back on things I am planning on buying anyway.

Date of experience: July 31, 2019

Thumbnail of user elizabethe193
Massachusetts
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July 31st, 2019
Verified purchase

The percentages back need to be better. Over the years many retailers have left. The amount back barely covers the sales tax on item or shipping.

Date of experience: July 31, 2019

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California
1 review
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July 31st, 2019
Verified purchase

I love getting money back while shopping. I've been using this app for years and have gotten quite a lot back. Love double money back days.

Date of experience: July 31, 2019

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Arizona
1 review
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December 2nd, 2015
Verified purchase

Contacted customer service regarding missing cash back. They responded very quickly and fixed it very quickly. Love Ebates.

Date of experience: December 2, 2015

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Florida
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April 24th, 2019
Verified purchase

I received my first rebate check so quickly. I love shopping thru rakuten. Great service and great savings

Date of experience: April 24, 2019

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Rakuten is the new Ebates! Rakuten is the premier Cash Back shopping site that pays you. Join today and start earning Cash Back at your favorite stores. How does it work? We pay members Cash Back when they shop at over 2,500 stores, plus find them the best deals and coupons. With over 12 million members and $1 billion in Cash Back paid out, Rakuten is the easiest and most rewarding way to shop. Become a member today and start shopping smarter. Follow us for the latest sales, member-exclusive offers and more.

Business History

Ebates is the pioneer and leader of online Cash Back Shopping. The company was founded in 1998 by two Deputy District Attorneys in Silicon Valley who used to prosecute online fraud & identity theft before starting Ebates (so you can be sure we are very into secure online transactions!). So go ahead, sign up and start shopping now. Joining Ebates is always free - you'll never pay us anything. And four times a year or more, we'll mail you a Big Fat Check, or transfer the money to your PayPal account if you'd prefer. We can even send the money to your favorite charity. All 100% free.

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