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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
2 helpful votes
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April 23rd, 2019
Verified purchase

I was sent an incorrect size of shoes. Different than what I ordered. And I had to pay 16 dollars to return. So I had to pay for the sellers mistake.

Date of experience: April 23, 2019

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Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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April 24th, 2019
Verified purchase

With the app and add-on, it's no effort to great great deals with Rakuten! You just go to your store's website and Rakuten does the rest.

Date of experience: April 23, 2019

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North Carolina
1 review
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February 15th, 2015
Verified purchase

Danielle in customer service helped resolve a transaction issue promptly and easily!
Excellent customer service.

Date of experience: February 15, 2015

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Illinois
1 review
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August 2nd, 2019
Verified purchase

Wish refund would be distributed more often like other sites. Use less often compared to other sites lately

Date of experience: August 2, 2019

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Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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August 4th, 2019
Verified purchase

Extra helpful, so this application is great, Great stores to shop in, excellent application to have, recommended it

Date of experience: August 4, 2019

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West Virginia
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October 28th, 2017

I started using Ebates for Christmas shopping. It makes shopping fun. I would recommend everyone to try Ebates

Date of experience: October 28, 2017

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Illinois
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December 31st, 2017

Cash back for shopping at places you were shopping at anyway. 100% legit. I have received money back.

Date of experience: December 31, 2017

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Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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June 6th, 2019
Verified purchase

The add-in makes it easy to know if the site offers a rebate. The rebate is applied to my account quickly.

Date of experience: June 5, 2019

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New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
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May 24th, 2017

I have had a very positive experience with Ebates. I used Ebates when I shopped for Christmas gifts.

Date of experience: May 24, 2017

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Pennsylvania
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July 31st, 2019
Verified purchase

I have gotten some great bargains, but some are not recognized when I order online from some companies

Date of experience: July 31, 2019

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Kentucky
1 review
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May 24th, 2015
Verified purchase

I really thought there had to be a catch but no its legit. Now I always go to EBates first then shop shop shop.
Love EBates

Date of experience: May 24, 2015

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South Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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June 6th, 2019
Verified purchase

So easy to get cash back. Find your store that you are going to order from anyway, place an order, get cash back. That simple,

Date of experience: June 5, 2019

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Florida
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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November 22nd, 2019

I had a customer service issue. Customer service agent Zach L. Took care of the problem immediately in a matter of minutes. Great customer service.

Date of experience: November 21, 2019

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New York
1 review
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July 31st, 2019
Verified purchase

No problem site easy to
Use. I love getting money back! Very easy to use
I don't k ow what else to say!

Date of experience: July 31, 2019

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Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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April 24th, 2019
Verified purchase

Explore shopping trips with a bonus at the end of the day!
The depth of etailors is extensive and
Is is located in a directory in the app.

Date of experience: April 23, 2019

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New Jersey
1 review
1 helpful vote
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January 23rd, 2015
Verified purchase

Nicole was very helpful and friendly. She understood my issue and was very professional. Thank you Nicole for your help.

Date of experience: January 23, 2015

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Oklahoma
2 reviews
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June 10th, 2019
Verified purchase

Love using this site. Great getting check in the mail. Always check this site when shopping. Very happy with site.

Date of experience: June 9, 2019

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New York
1 review
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June 10th, 2019
Verified purchase

I love this concept. Shop, shop and shop some more and get percentages back. I feel valued as a customer.

Date of experience: June 9, 2019

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Virginia
1 review
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April 24th, 2019
Verified purchase

I'm happy about the cash back. Not 100% satisfied because not all transactions qualify for cash back

Date of experience: April 23, 2019

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Tennessee
1 review
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February 27th, 2015
Verified purchase

Forgot to change my address and 3 checks went to my old address, but ebates said no problem and resent the old checks to my new address.

Date of experience: February 27, 2015

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Minnesota
1 review
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February 22nd, 2019

Easy to use and great way to earn Cash Back. The app is extremely easy to use and you earn real cash instead of reward points

Date of experience: February 22, 2019

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West Virginia
1 review
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July 31st, 2019
Verified purchase

I love getting cash back on my purchases. I also love sharing with friends. And I see more and more companies added which means more cash back!

Date of experience: July 31, 2019

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Arizona
1 review
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July 31st, 2019
Verified purchase

I have had great success using Rakuten and would recommend it to everyone. I will continue to use it and recommend it to others. Thanks.

Date of experience: July 31, 2019

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Nevada
1 review
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November 21st, 2016
Verified purchase

I had an issue and i had quick responses from the service rep. I've never had an issue resolved so fast.

Date of experience: November 21, 2016

Thumbnail of user barbaral416
New York
1 review
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June 10th, 2019
Verified purchase

It's nice getting money back when shopping for things that you need and for those things you really don't need!

Date of experience: June 9, 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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