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Overview

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 donnag26
New Jersey
1 review
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March 7th, 2015
Verified purchase

I have had many experiences with ebates customer service and they have always been helpful, quick to respond and always willing to help. I have had so many companies with poor customer service lately and ebates is so refreshing and everything a company should be. I speak highly of ebates to everyone. Their customer service is 5 stars plus!

Thumbnail of user corraineb
Florida
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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March 16th, 2016
Verified purchase

I was able to get my cash back. I clicked the easy button on a purchase I made but I guess it didn't register or whatever the case may have been. I inquired through customer service and was able to get rewarded for my mishap. I didn't think I was going to because they couldn't find my shopping ticket. But I was able to prove my purchase and received my cash back. Thank you ebates. 2 thumbs up.

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New York
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December 8th, 2017

Very professional customer service. Asked them about my cash back and to my surprise the response was unbelievably prompt. Very impressed. They credited my account with the missing cash back within minutes.

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Ohio
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February 28th, 2019

I received my Big Fat Check and put it in a drawer. I forgot about it until the next one arrived. The bank wouldn't cash the older check, so I contacted Ebates. They were so nice! Apparently this happens to people and they were right on top of fixing it by issuing me a new check. Thank you, Ebates!

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New York
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April 14th, 2015
Verified purchase

I deposited my Ebates check, which was a few months old. The check was returned by the bank, stating it was a Stale Check. I notified Ebates, asking to have the check re-issued. I received a very quick response & the new check will be sent out to me. Great customer service, polite & efficient. I appreciate it!

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New Jersey
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January 29th, 2015
Verified purchase

Nicole was able to follow up with my credit issue and resolve the problem very quickly. I was very impressed how she did resolve the issue and she even gave me the feedback how to prevent the problem in the future. I was able to save 45$ from this!
Thanks very much!,

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Florida
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October 1st, 2015
Verified purchase

I forgot to go through ebates when I made a purchase at Target and when I contacted ebates customer service I got a very quick response. They were able to make a "one-time" adjustment and it was much appreciated.

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California
1 review
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July 26th, 2016

I joined ebates and referred the friends too... I got approved with $50 referral bonus and I got 26$ as cash back. All of a sudden ebates showing only cash back 26$ only. No response so far... feeling cheated.

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Texas
1 review
2 helpful votes
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June 3rd, 2017
Verified purchase

By the end of May when I didn't receive my rebate check, I contacted Ebates to inquire. The response was immediate and they reissued a new check.

I am now waiting to receive my payment and I was very impressed with the quick response to the situation.

Thumbnail of user ruthr92
New York
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July 18th, 2018

I had trouble with receiving my checks and they solved the problem so quickly and they also found more checks that I never got. And they giving it to me. I love Ebates. Ebates is gonna stay with me trough all my shopping. Thanks Ebates

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Michigan
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February 10th, 2015
Verified purchase

I am truly amazed with the response to the ebates team they are always quick to respond and very helpful and do the best that they can to post your rebate as quickly as they can... Best money making app.
-Melanie

Thumbnail of user nadaliew
Tennessee
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January 28th, 2015
Verified purchase

I had an issue with one of my purchases not showing my cash back. I contacted customer service and in less than 24 hours they resolved my issue and my cash back from the purchase was in my Ebates Account! Ebates is awesome!

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New York
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December 17th, 2016
Verified purchase

So impressed with the prompt and courteous responses to any questions or concerns. The Ebates team clearly aims to please, and this satisfied user will not hesitate to recommend Ebates to family and friends.

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North Carolina
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June 21st, 2015
Verified purchase

I love dealing with Ebates. I have called and e-mailed and have received excellent service each time. I had problems with my Teleflora flower orders (about six since May) and had to notify Ebates. I received the necessary information from Teleflora and sent it to Ebates. I have since received all my cash back. Thanks Ebates. You make me want to continue shopping for my next big fat check!

Thumbnail of user heatherg22
Tennessee
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March 10th, 2015
Verified purchase

I sometimes forget to make my purchases through ebates, but they always let me add my order to my ebates account when I contact customer service. They have the best customer service team ever! They always respond immediately when contacted and resolve the problem quickly.

Thumbnail of user stellaa18
California
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
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December 6th, 2017

I always have the best experience with Ebates. First of all, I got a free $10.00 gift card when I first signed up and earned cash back through them. I get a check sent every few months in my mail, never had a problem depositing it. Whenever my cash back is not awarded, I just reach out to customer service and they have ALWAYS been able to resolve my issues. One time I did something wrong, so I wasn't supposed to receive the cash back, but as a one-time courtesy, they credited me anyway!

I tried to use Coupon Cabin recently for a different purchase because they advertised a higher cash back for a purchase I was going to make. It backfired on me, I ended up not getting anything at all! I wish I would have just stuck with trustworthy Ebates instead.

Also, their Ebates Cash Back Button makes it soooo easy to earn cash back, you'll never forget to!

Thumbnail of user richardf29
New York
1 review
4 helpful votes
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November 12th, 2013

Purchased something with Home Depot for over $50 they recorded it at $4.50 and gave me 14 cents credit. Have made thousands of dollars purchased between Home Depot, Walmart and others and never got any credit. It is a rip off and they do nothing to fix the problem unless not paying as promised on their websife is part of their game. I gave them a lsit of purchases with order and tracking numbers and they refused to investigate.

Thumbnail of user cb59
Florida
2 reviews
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May 14th, 2014

I have generally had a good experience with Ebates.com, but today was my first major disappointment. I tried numerous times to go to a store through their site, but doing so prevented me from placing the order (I kept getting thrown into a checkout loop and then it would empty my cart). I tried using different computers and got the same results. I contacted the store's help center and they told me to try different ISP's, which I did. This still didn't work. They told me that it might be an issue with Ebates, so I finally went directly to the site and was able to place the order. I contacted Ebates to let them know that I did have several tracking tickets for store today, but that I was not able to place the order when using their website. I sent them the correspondence from the store's help center and the receipt of the purchase and they will not honor the purchase. Seems a little unfair that I did what I was supposed to do, but was penalized for their site not working.

Thumbnail of user lesliec47
Ohio
1 review
1 helpful vote
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May 27th, 2016
Verified purchase

Sent in a question to a problem getting a website to respond. Immediate response back with instructions. Asked a second question. Immediate response again! Didn't make me feel inadequate in asking a question that I should have been able to figure out. Very personal connection with a large website.

Thumbnail of user lindas268
Florida
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April 13th, 2016
Verified purchase

I requested information on a large ebates that was not appearing on my account. Ebates followed up several times to let me know the status--including when it was paid to my account. I appreciated the attention.

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Thumbnail of user patriciaw342
Connecticut
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June 10th, 2019
Verified purchase

I have been a member of Ebates for quite a long time and now a continuing member of Rakuten - love shopping and getting discounts - never get anything for free, but this is a nice incentive for continued shopping

Thumbnail of user jennellf
New York
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December 28th, 2015
Verified purchase

I had a situation with a order. I contacted customer care and Heather had responded quickly and took care of me. It was a order that I was partially credited with cash back due to back order for the holidays but then my order shipped. I contacted Heather and she was able to assist quickly and timely. I love using. Ebates. It's a great service. Thank you.

Thumbnail of user bettys74
Louisiana
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June 26th, 2017

I do all my online shopping through ebates now since I found out about it. Who wouldn't want money back especially for something that everybody does. I really like the fact that you can get credit for shopping in stores now. Thank you Ebates.

Thumbnail of user barbarag343
Indiana
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April 23rd, 2019
Verified purchase

It is not very clear for an older person to use. If you have a card attached to it it should automatically find the savings for you we should not have to log in first and then click on each store either online or in person at a store.

Thumbnail of user amandan23
Illinois
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December 3rd, 2015

The customer service is horrible. I placed an order on a travel bag and they refunded me the order 5 days after they received the payment and they cancelled my bag. I needed this bag by the week the order was cancelled. Now i have to wait another 10 days to receive my bag

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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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