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Rakuten has a rating of 2.7 stars from 2,123 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 4th among Cash Back sites.

  • Service
    186
  • Value
    150
  • Returns
    63
  • Quality
    120

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 13.3%
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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!

Top Critical Review

“Dishonest and unreliable”

J W.
5/21/24

They boast a 25% cashback if I buy something from Temu, which I did. I was sure the system activated this cashback just before purchase. However, they never sent me this cashback, despite my multiple attempts to claim it. First they tried to play stupid by simply repeating the info I already submitted a few times, then they didn't even bother to reply in the end. I will let both Temu and other customers know how dishonest and unreliable they are.

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Thumbnail of user kennethm39
Kentucky
1 review
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May 8th, 2015
Verified purchase

I can not believe how good the service is with ebates. I signed up as a free member and they treated me like i paid for a thousand dollar membership. The people over at Dubli better watch out because Ebates is going to put them out of business fast.
Why would anyone pay for a membership to save money when there is a place that's giving it away. I made money with my first purchase after signing up.
http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=*******

Thumbnail of user elainem144
Indiana
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January 10th, 2019

I don't do much spending, but for what I have done, Ebates is there. When my check was lost in the mail, they were on time and on target with sending my funds via my paypal account. Tonya walked me through the entire process. It is awesome!

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Tennessee
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June 26th, 2015
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I had bought a product through Ebates and had some issues with the refund process. It was actually my fault because I hadn't read the fine print, but there were some problems with the way it was advertised on the site. However, as soon as I brought this to Ebates attention, they made it right. They were able to give me the correct information for next time, but also gave my the refund even if they didn't have to. I will definitely be working with Ebates again-they have made my shopping so much easier and their customer service is exemplary. Every other company should be taking note of this! Would recommend to all shoppers!

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Georgia
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April 24th, 2015
Verified purchase

I let one of my eBates checks expire. I emailed customer service and had a response within 12 hours. They asked for the check #, name and address. They voided old check, issued a new one and there was no hassle for me! WOW, so impressed with their quick response and resolution.

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New York
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June 21st, 2016
Verified purchase

I had an issue with my account not adding up with my Google Chrome extension. I emailed customer support and they too care of the problem in a few days. Now, everything is up and running as it should be. This is the type of service you should get any and everywhere!

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Missouri
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October 27th, 2017

I Love Ebates.com! It is a great way to make extra money on something you were going to buy already. Their customer service is excellent and very quick with their response back to you if you should need one! I have used Ebates.com for many years and highly recommend them to everyone!

Thumbnail of user alisonb50
Pennsylvania
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October 19th, 2017

I've been using ebates for about 6 years. I've gotten cash back checks every time they send then. BUT I have literally dozens of shopping trips made via ebates where I purchased stuff but never got cash back. I used to contact them and full out the inquiriy form asking why and I would end up getting the money i was due. But who has the time to keep doing that when you shop online regularly? So now I just take the cash they give me and let the ones they don't go. They need to fix something- that's for sure. I will still use them and be grateful when I actually get the cash back promised.

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Florida
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May 12th, 2021

At least, once a year Rakuten takes it upon itself to monitor our account and cancel its use if they don't understand a charge. This has happened 6 times. There have never been any illegal charges on the card, jus the whim of the monitor. As a result, we have lost sale items because they were sold out before we could reinstate the card. Usually it is for a large purchase item ($2,000. Shed, $1500 matress) which I guess they don't want to pay. We have repeatedly asked that they never cancel our card, we will just pay any charge that is not legit. They always promise they will put it in our file, but it still happened.

Thumbnail of user georgiak22
Florida
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April 24th, 2019
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So you do get some % amount back, but often the rebate is for only certain items. Also the ads are misleading, suggesting you can receive hundreds of dollars, when in fact you would have to spend a vast amount to reach that level or buy a large item (assuming that large purchase was eligible). For me it turned out it wasn't worth it.

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Florida
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January 22nd, 2016
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I have contacted Ebates 3 times by email since signing up, twice with questions and once with a problem with a link. Each time the response was within minutes. My questions were answered immediately and I was extremely pleased. The problem with the link was resolved in less than 24 hours and I also received follow up emails from the same person who responded to my original message. I am so happy with the cash back program from Ebates, the excellent customer service is icing on the cake!

Thumbnail of user bobw46
Georgia
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September 25th, 2013

SCAM ALERT: Ebates will advertise their promotions like crazy. Ebates will only keep up their end of the bargain if the individual spends hours and hours trying to find out why they never got what they should have. Those who never notice or spend the time get nothing. Ebates will only give you what you should get in the first place if you spend time. I encourage others to look up reports about this issue.

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California
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November 29th, 2017

Wow, at first I was a skeptic when my mother first told me about earring money back for shopping online, but she showed me her first check and in 3 months of online shopping she earned over $200 dollars! She made me a believer! So what are you waiting for get EBATES and make some money, all you have to do is shop.

Thumbnail of user denism238
RU
1 review
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July 18th, 2023

They don't pay welcome bonus as was promised at the time of registration. First of all, I received a confirmation the full check was sent out to me, but in a while received a check $30 less, now they ignore me and don't answer to my messages

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Thumbnail of user reginan1
New York
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May 28th, 2015
Verified purchase

A recent "tell a friend" link was accidentally not used. Not only did they respond to my query within 1 business day, the resolution granted my referral bonus. They could have easily said "no" but that's not the ebates way.

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California
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September 18th, 2020

So thankful to have Brooklyn handle my complaint. She was very professional, knowledgeable and concerned about my issue! She definitely deserves a raise, bonus and promotion for her excellent customer service - which is very, very hard to find these days!

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Wisconsin
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January 13th, 2016

I bought a Samsung watch as a gift from Rakuten.com. It was billed as "new" but it had obviously been repackaged and there were spots on the box where tape had been pulled off tearing away the packaging surface. It arrived at the last minute and I didn't have time to return it and get another gift so I gave it anyway. I just hope the recipient didn't notice that it had been repackaged. I was real embarrassed. Isn't there a law that you cannot sell a returned or refurbished item as new?

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Tennessee
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January 6th, 2018

One of my orders was not credited to my account - went to "help" and sent an inquiry. I immediately got a reply, with the tentative amount applied to my balance. The company I had ordered from is slow to respond with order confirmation. Very pleased with Ebates' quick response!

Thumbnail of user tarynd
Pennsylvania
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February 27th, 2015
Verified purchase

I recently contacted Ebates to update my personal information. Nicole was so timely with her responses and helped me get everything up to date and get some checks reissued. This was an excellent customer service experience, I was very impressed!

Thumbnail of user maggies32
Tennessee
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February 9th, 2016
Verified purchase

I had ordered some items from a site on e-bates e-mail and I didn't order it the way I should had... I contacted ebates customer service and told them what I had did. And they solved the problem within 30 minutes... they answered my e-mail right away and not only did they give me the money I had earned with my order... but also gave my friend 25.00 for asking me to sign up... I definately will be ordering more things off ebates... and earning money back

Thumbnail of user clarannh
North Carolina
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February 14th, 2016
Verified purchase

This is the best deal in the world! Why would anyone turn this down? Money back from your fave sites and you don't even ha e to file separate papers! Just unbelievably easy! I try. To shop only at stores that. Give me back money with ebates. And the other programs that have sprouted up? They are. Awful! You don't get cash back at all! With ebates you get money back! Not just some credit and junk like that! Cold hard cash! I don't shop at a store unless they. Also support ebates returns. G Josh I love this! And if you. Have a problem you can email them and they are so so cheerful!

Thumbnail of user marcyg4
Kentucky
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April 7th, 2017

Ebates is a wonderful company that follows through on all it's promises. If one of my cashback payments doesn't appear in my account, all I need to do is notify them, and it is promptly placed in my account while they investigate further with the merchant. I get my check right on time. I've told many friends about Ebates; everyone should join!

Thumbnail of user davee195
Canada
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January 25th, 2020

Don't even bother joining Rakuten. Its a complete waste of time. I made numerous purchases with them but most of the rebates I should have received don't even show up. Then when I send an email and ask "Where's my Rebate"? I get the same runaround about how to properly make the purchase. I have followed these every time but still don't see the rebates. They tell me I have to fill out a form and take even more time to see a little reward that Rakuten promises. For all these hassles of having the go to their website, then find the store you want to shop at, then click on another link and wait. Then most likely don't even see a reward. DON"T WASTE YOUR TIME. EBATES was much better.

Thumbnail of user nataliek12
Utah
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February 4th, 2015
Verified purchase

Ebates is the best site of its kind. It is trustworthy - I have tried other sites and I don't always get the cash back. Ebates has great offers, and best of all - all you need to do is shop through their site and they take care of the rest. They automatically deposit money in my paypal account after I've earned enough. Thanks Ebates!

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California
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June 25th, 2019

Great customer service. I ordered a laptop from Lenovo's website, but I must have visited groupon recently enough that my order was flagged as originating from it. I was initially irritated because I thought I missed out on the sweet 10% rebate from ebates. I messaged them a couple times to try to resolve it and when they couldn't fix it with Lenovo, they offered me a $100 bonus offer, which they really didn't have to do.

Thumbnail of user danielleo5
Pennsylvania
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January 26th, 2015
Verified purchase

Ebates is an excellent and a very customer friendly company. I was missing some money from a few missing shopping trips, but with the help of Danielle, she found them all and gave me my money. She was very prompt and helpful! I am glad she was able to help me. She is a true asset to their company! I will definitely always shop through them. With the coupons and cash back deals, you simply can't beat it. I just wish I started shopping with them sooner!

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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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