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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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Reviews (2,124)

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Virginia
1 review
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December 14th, 2016
Verified purchase

I really appreciate the customer service staff going above and beyond. Thank you

Date of experience: December 14, 2016

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Texas
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December 13th, 2014
Verified purchase

Best customer service. Quick response time and all issues were resolved.

Date of experience: December 13, 2014

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Texas
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December 12th, 2014
Verified purchase

Alexis rocks! She immediately and accurately took care of my request!

Date of experience: December 12, 2014

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Nevada
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April 27th, 2016
Verified purchase

My experience with Ebates is always positive and quick. Thank you very much!

Date of experience: April 26, 2016

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Michigan
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December 8th, 2014
Verified purchase

The best customer service that I have experienced in my 58 years! Thank you Alexis!

Date of experience: December 8, 2014

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New York
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December 1st, 2014
Verified purchase

The best site ever! So glad I am a member and customer service... wow!

Date of experience: December 1, 2014

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New Jersey
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December 1st, 2014
Verified purchase

Great conclusion to a problem that I encountered. N. Hughes was wonderful.

Date of experience: December 1, 2014

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Massachusetts
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December 31st, 2014
Verified purchase

Ebates was great at fixing an error with a purchase that I made. Thank you!

Date of experience: December 31, 2014

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Michigan
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December 19th, 2014
Verified purchase

Still new to this site, but so far I love it! Customer service is awesome too!

Date of experience: December 19, 2014

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Illinois
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December 16th, 2014
Verified purchase

I'm very happy with the customer service being fast and friendly.

Date of experience: December 16, 2014

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New Jersey
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January 14th, 2015
Verified purchase

Fast and courteous service after having experienced login problems.

Date of experience: January 13, 2015

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New York
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January 21st, 2015
Verified purchase

Had a question for customer service which was answered promptly
Thank you

Date of experience: January 20, 2015

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Massachusetts
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February 8th, 2015
Verified purchase

Really amazing site with some of the best and fastest customer service I've seen.

Service

Date of experience: February 7, 2015

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Virginia
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February 7th, 2015
Verified purchase

Date of experience: February 6, 2015

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Kansas
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February 6th, 2015
Verified purchase

Absolutely wonderful! HIGHLY recommended! Thank you for this awesome service!

Date of experience: February 6, 2015

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California
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January 31st, 2015

I like getting something back on things I'm going to buy anyway.

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Date of experience: January 31, 2015

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New York
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January 30th, 2015
Verified purchase

Prompt responses, quick and helpful action. Resolved problem without delay.

Date of experience: January 29, 2015

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New York
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January 21st, 2015
Verified purchase

Super helpful, courteous, sense of humor and extremely efficient! Five stars! Thank you!

Date of experience: January 21, 2015

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New York
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January 21st, 2015
Verified purchase

Very responsive to reported lost check. Great customer service!

Date of experience: January 21, 2015

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Oklahoma
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January 21st, 2015
Verified purchase

Best customer service ever! They are so understanding.

Date of experience: January 20, 2015

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New York
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January 19th, 2015
Verified purchase

I had a problem that was quickly and fairly resolved.
Thank you!

Date of experience: January 19, 2015

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Georgia
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February 27th, 2015
Verified purchase

Was missing cash back, put in my request and Nicole had it figured out within a day. Great service!

Service

Date of experience: February 27, 2015

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Ohio
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February 22nd, 2015
Verified purchase

Very fast replies & even on a Sunday.
Thank you so much...

Date of experience: February 22, 2015

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North Carolina
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February 27th, 2015
Verified purchase

Response very quickly…. In ten minutes …. Super fast

Date of experience: February 27, 2015

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Illinois
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February 25th, 2015
Verified purchase

I received a very prompt and helpful response regarding my big fat check. Thank you ebates!

Date of experience: February 25, 2015

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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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