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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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California
1 review
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July 31st, 2019
Verified purchase

I have used Ebates and Rakuten for a number of years and have received a good amount of rebates. It's nice to have the extra savings while I shop!

Date of experience: July 31, 2019

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Oregon
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August 4th, 2019
Verified purchase

I love having the app pop up automatically when I am shopping at stores that use Rakuten. I always use Rakuten when it is available online.

Date of experience: August 4, 2019

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California
1 review
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December 27th, 2014
Verified purchase

I had questions regarding my first check and gift card. Alexis was very helpful and answered all my questions promptly.

Date of experience: December 27, 2014

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Georgia
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June 6th, 2019
Verified purchase

Shopping from home and getting money back! Simple to go through site, go to my choice of store, place my order and wait for my check.

Date of experience: June 6, 2019

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California
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June 6th, 2019
Verified purchase

The "rebates" are taking longer to post to my account. This makes tracking purchases and the matching the "rebate" to the purchase a bit more timely.

Date of experience: June 5, 2019

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Florida
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June 6th, 2019
Verified purchase

I love shopping here... always high quality items at great prices with great service! I can always rely on them!

Date of experience: June 5, 2019

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Florida
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August 14th, 2018

I am always sending out invites but people are so skeptical. But I will always brag about and promote Ebates!

Date of experience: August 14, 2018

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Pennsylvania
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July 31st, 2019
Verified purchase

This site is very "rewarding"! I have been a member for 5 years and have received a rebate almost every quarter! This is a great deal!

Date of experience: July 31, 2019

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New York
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July 31st, 2019
Verified purchase

Shopping with Rakuten is amazing. I have been a member for several years. It's easy. I love getting paid for shopping at places I shop at.

Date of experience: July 31, 2019

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Maine
1 review
1 helpful vote
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December 29th, 2015
Verified purchase

I love Ebates. The mobile app is convenient and easy to use. Ebates customer service is always prompt and informational.
Thank you Ebates

Date of experience: December 29, 2015

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Virginia
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June 6th, 2019
Verified purchase

Love this app. "too good to be true".
But it is genuine! You have to give them a try to be a believer.

Date of experience: June 5, 2019

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Texas
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June 6th, 2019
Verified purchase

A quick and easy way to save money. This always works, just go to their website first and it takes you to The website you need to shop.

Date of experience: June 5, 2019

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Oklahoma
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June 10th, 2019
Verified purchase

Have used Ebates for years, no problems, good deals. The new name change is no problem, as long as the deals stay great!

Date of experience: June 10, 2019

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Texas
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March 13th, 2015
Verified purchase

Nicole from Ebates was very quick to respond to my emails and she was able to resolve my issue within the same day,

Date of experience: March 12, 2015

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Japan
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July 31st, 2019
Verified purchase

This website is very easy to use. I have had no problems with the transition to the new website. I have been a customer for a long time.

Date of experience: July 31, 2019

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Connecticut
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December 7th, 2017

Great Customer Service, fast response from their customer service department. Took care of everything for me.

Date of experience: December 7, 2017

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North Carolina
12 reviews
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December 1st, 2010

The site has good prices on items and usually the lowest and customer service seems to be good also.

Date of experience: December 1, 2010

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Florida
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August 8th, 2019
Verified purchase

Cash back on purchases is great! If you are shopping online anyway why not get cash back while you are at it.

Date of experience: August 8, 2019

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New York
1 review
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November 17th, 2014
Verified purchase

I had a problem and contacted Ebates and they fixed the problem with the first reply back! Thanks Michelle!

Date of experience: November 17, 2014

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RU
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February 9th, 2018

Cache back up! You are happy to cope! Quick response! Easy to use! Nice talking!
I Recommend to you all! Thank you!

Date of experience: February 9, 2018

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Georgia
2 reviews
8 helpful votes
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February 3rd, 2016

Just use it. Spend money you were already going to spend and then get cash back. Its that easy. Just use it.

Date of experience: February 3, 2016

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New York
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July 9th, 2016
Verified purchase

Ebates rebate check had expired, they were very supportive and is issuing a new check replacement. Ebates was very prompt and helpful.

Date of experience: July 8, 2016

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Minnesota
1 review
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April 23rd, 2019
Verified purchase

Its just not worth the time it takes to use. I don't have 100 characters to say I dont like the way it works

Date of experience: April 23, 2019

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Illinois
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June 6th, 2019
Verified purchase

I was skeptical at first, but the rewards are beneficial. I receive rebates along with the retailer's discounts. The double rebates are even better.

Date of experience: June 6, 2019

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Washington
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June 10th, 2019
Verified purchase

Easy to shop and get cash back!
Plus you can earn extra rewards by inviting friends to Rakuten!
Endless ways to earn cash back.

Date of experience: June 10, 2019

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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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