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Overview

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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California
1 review
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July 31st, 2019
Verified purchase

Food was good and service was quick and attentive. I recommend eating there and plan to eat there again.

Date of experience: July 31, 2019

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North Carolina
1 review
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July 31st, 2019
Verified purchase

I've been a user for many years and I've been consistently satisfied and have recommended it to many friends.

Date of experience: July 31, 2019

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Kentucky
1 review
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February 7th, 2015
Verified purchase

I had a problem so I sent ebates a email and ebates fixed the problem immediately and emailed me back.

Date of experience: February 7, 2015

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Massachusetts
1 review
1 helpful vote
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December 31st, 2015
Verified purchase

Excellent service & great product! Excellent customer service. Always quick response, very professional & helpful.

Date of experience: December 31, 2015

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Poland
1 review
2 helpful votes
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June 10th, 2020

They delete accounts - scammers! I do not recommend!
They delete accounts - scammers! I do not recommend!

Date of experience: June 10, 2020

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Japan
1 review
4 helpful votes
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September 22nd, 2019

I got spammed.It's really annoying to get spams all the time! There is concern over the leakage of personal information. I don't recommend RAKUTEN.

Date of experience: September 22, 2019

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Colorado
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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January 6th, 2015
Verified purchase

Remarkably efficient customer service, no, make that shockingly efficient and gracious customer service.

Date of experience: January 6, 2015

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North Carolina
3 reviews
9 helpful votes
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May 9th, 2019

You shouldn't have to "fight" for promised rebates.

They should not stealth remove awarded rebates.

Date of experience: May 9, 2019

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North Carolina
1 review
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December 13th, 2016

Love getting cash back on stuff I already need to buy! Excellent customer service which is so refreshing nowadays!

Date of experience: December 13, 2016

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Maryland
1 review
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August 5th, 2019
Verified purchase

Love being able to shop off line in a real store and earn cash! Wish there were more stores available.

Date of experience: August 5, 2019

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Colorado
1 review
1 helpful vote
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August 4th, 2019
Verified purchase

OK. Have not been able to use it very often. Seems like merchants offered don't fit with my shopping need at the time.

Date of experience: August 4, 2019

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Luxembourg
3 reviews
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April 25th, 2014

Best ecommerce site, you find all kind of things, and it's pretty cheap too. Very reliable. I recommend.

Date of experience: April 25, 2014

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Georgia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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August 1st, 2017

My experience using Ebates has been 100% positive. I recommended it to family and friends w/o reservation.

Date of experience: August 1, 2017

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California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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July 31st, 2017

Quick, responsive service. I had a question regarding my cash back account. It was addressed with efficiency and professionalism. Thank You Ebates!

Date of experience: July 31, 2017

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Connecticut
1 review
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August 1st, 2019
Verified purchase

It's the easiest way to save on purchases, and being a senior citizen, i'm appreciative of any savings.

Date of experience: August 1, 2019

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Pennsylvania
1 review
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August 1st, 2019
Verified purchase

Easy as anything. No different than Ebates. Very smooth transition. Just remembering to click on it is the only issue I have.

Date of experience: August 1, 2019

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Florida
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April 28th, 2019
Verified purchase

Was easy, quick and rewarding... can't ask for anything more... loads of site options to choose from.

Date of experience: April 27, 2019

Thumbnail of user melissad89
West Virginia
6 reviews
4 helpful votes
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August 8th, 2017

I've never had any issues with this company and have made a nice chunk of change shopping through them! Very happy

Date of experience: August 8, 2017

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Canada
1 review
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April 28th, 2019
Verified purchase

As always, easy to use and great service! I'd highly recommend using Rakuten for any purchases where it's available.

Date of experience: April 27, 2019

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Delaware
1 review
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March 31st, 2015
Verified purchase

I emailed an Ebates representative and she helped me with my referral issue efficiently & kindly. Thanks again!

Date of experience: March 31, 2015

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Florida
1 review
2 helpful votes
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August 8th, 2017

This has to be the best support I have ever experienced. They reply in minutes, courteously and efficiently.

Date of experience: August 8, 2017

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Massachusetts
1 review
1 helpful vote
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September 2nd, 2014
Verified purchase

I received a prompt and thorough explanation to my question. Looks like someone remembered what customer service means! Thanks!

Date of experience: September 2, 2014

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India
1 review
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October 31st, 2019

Never down the line you feel after registration with them.If, still any doubts before doing always clear all aspects.

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Date of experience: October 31, 2019

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Massachusetts
1 review
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August 8th, 2019
Verified purchase

Rakuten (eBates) is great savings tool. Use it every time you shop online! I've saved so much money!

Date of experience: August 8, 2019

Thumbnail of user melissak18
Michigan
1 review
1 helpful vote
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October 11th, 2014
Verified purchase

Virtually instant feedback from customer service. Issues was resolved quickly and to my satisfaction.

Date of experience: October 11, 2014

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From the business

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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