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Overview

Rakuten has a rating of 3.2 stars from 2,122 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Rakuten most frequently mention customer service, shop online, and quick response. Rakuten ranks 4th among Cash Back sites.

  • Service
    185
  • Value
    148
  • Returns
    62
  • Quality
    118

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 11.8%
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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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1 review
3 helpful votes
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January 5th, 2017

I first learned about ebates on 12/06/16 so I am not a long term customer YET but I am a very satisfied customer who will continue to use ebates. As always I was more than a little reserved about trying ebates at first, especially about adding the extension. But because the advise came from a trusted friend I gave it a shot. I did the majority of my Christmas shopping online this year and have eared $75.74 already. Very impressive. My first check in the amount of $28.95 is already on its way. Now keep in mind I have not been at this long... so occasionally I mess up and do not get credited of my shopping. So all I have to do is call customer service (love these people... the most friendly customer service I have ever encountered) and give them my order number and date... next thing you know my account is credited with the cash back. I even made a large order on amazon (not knowing you only get cash back on certain days for certain items) when contacted customer service the emailed me instructions on what to do as far as sending them the invoice so they could see if the ordered should have earned cash back. Unfortunately it did not but they showed me a few tricks of the trade to use each time I visited amazon. I am telling you this is a wonderful thing,,, shop and get paid. You may say its not much but in today's world anything is better than nothing and it does really add up fast. Not only can you use this online but you can use it in-store as well. Thank you ebates for being a honest, truthful, dedicated, business. And thanks for hiring the best customer service team... you could certainly teach other companies how to do it. Deann B. Young a very satisfied customer.

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June 9th, 2019
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Had excellent help getting my account to new laptop! I don't shop alot on the internet, but now I have a reason to do so.

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June 6th, 2019
Verified purchase

There was no problem transitioning from Ebates to Rakuten. The site seems the same. Customer service is as wonderful as always. I'm happy with it.

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2 reviews
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August 4th, 2019
Verified purchase

I am very pleased with this site. I had been using ebates for a few years and was pleased with them. Please keep up the good work

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3 helpful votes
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November 25th, 2014
Verified purchase

Ebates rocks! The customer service is amazing. I am so glad that I found this site. I am saving tons of money, and having fun doing it.

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August 30th, 2018

Finally a shopping benefit where they do all the work! I shop, get checks in the mail, and the customer service is top of the mark.
Hooray!

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2 reviews
10 helpful votes
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August 19th, 2018

Love this app! They even have coupons listed for you in the app! So easy to use! Money comes back to you quarterly but it adds up!

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December 10th, 2017

Ebates treated me so very well. Response to my inquiry was handled quickly and in a very positive manner. I am so pleased that I joined ebates.com.

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July 31st, 2019
Verified purchase

So far it has not helped me but it might in the future. The only irritating thing is that it pops up while I browse shopping sites.

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September 9th, 2014
Verified purchase

I did not receive my Big Fat Check. Alexis, from Customer Care, responded to my e-mails very promptly. I will be receiving a new check in October.

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December 15th, 2014
Verified purchase

Ebates customer service always puts the customer first. When I did not get my cash back, they responded to my inquiry quickly by awarding it to me.

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1 review
1 helpful vote
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December 4th, 2014
Verified purchase

I emailed with a question and had a quick response. They were extremely helpful! I plan on recommending people to sign up.

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4 reviews
24 helpful votes
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June 6th, 2019

The service is good, but sales do not always want to provide services for the selected coupon or would provide poor quality!

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June 6th, 2019
Verified purchase

The new site is quick and easy. Thanks for a smooth transition. Keep up the good work. You're a 5 star company!

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March 8th, 2015
Verified purchase

Great customer service, problem with depositing check, turned out on my side. Still handled everything perfectly on their side. Thank you Nicole.

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April 28th, 2019
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Rebates came sooner than expected. Easy to do! Recommend to anyone who likes free cash. Wish I would've joined a lot sooner!

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1 helpful vote
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October 9th, 2014
Verified purchase

Ebates is so easy to use and saves me cash! I'm shopping online anyway... Why not get money back to do so?

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2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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June 6th, 2019
Verified purchase

Almost all the sites where i shop are on rakuten. I like getting money back to shop. Please add even more stores!

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1 review
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June 6th, 2019
Verified purchase

Easy to use and get a check in the mail used by many stores. It's nice to get cash back for shopping.

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June 17th, 2015
Verified purchase

My issue was handled in a friendly but professional manner. I was very pleased at how quickly it was resolved as well.

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July 31st, 2019
Verified purchase

I love shopping through Rakuten and saving dollars! It is so easy to shop through the site with endless choices for shopping.

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November 15th, 2017

I love Ebates, their cash back specials and their customer service is great! I would recommend all my friends to join in.

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November 4th, 2017

I love Ebates! Im so glad to be a customer of Ebates. They have great customer service and cash backs on time.

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July 31st, 2019
Verified purchase

I started out at Ebates and have earned good money over the years. Always a pleasure getting a check in the mail.

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March 27th, 2017
Verified purchase

Love that I can spend my money shopping, and get paid to shop. It's effortless and easy. Try it, you'll like it!:-)

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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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