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New York
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Best for money back
July 31, 2019

I've used EBates for years. Now it's Rakuten. No difference on that score. I do sort of resent their now sticking their own shopping out there all the time but it's a mild irritant. Otherwise, all is good.

Date of experience: July 31, 2019
South Carolina
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Full amount given
March 22, 2016

I recently booked thru a vendor that was supposed to pay 10% back. When I received my email from ebates it was substantially less. I emailed them about it and they gave me the balance. Great customer service.

Date of experience: March 22, 2016
Arizona
1 review
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Excellent
September 29, 2015

Such great customer service! Very nice and patient people to deal with. They answered all my questions and concerns that I had in a prompt and timely manner. I received my free gift card and my first big fat check very quickly. Hey you go shopping for all kinds of things, you might as well save with coupons and you even get a percentage of what you spend back. It really does work! I highly recommend!

Date of experience: September 29, 2015
Tennessee
3 reviews
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Easiest experience!
August 2, 2019

I got started with Rakuten about 6 months ago and have already received checks! It is so easy to set up with navigation prompts that easily guide you through the process. I really appreciate the automatic activation when you visit a website that they offer rewards and there are special offers that come with about every store.

Date of experience: August 2, 2019
Arizona
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Not Receiving Credit
August 4, 2019

Have had an Ebates account for years and it always worked well (I received my reward. However, since Dec. I stopped receiving any rewards although I purchased many gifts. Recently it looks like it works at least occasionally.

Date of experience: August 4, 2019
Illinois
1 review
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Best Customer Service
January 13, 2018

Other companies should have customer service like Ebates. They always get back to you ASAP with an answer. Checks come the day they tell you that its coming. I've never had a problem. Love Ebates, They go Beyond.

Date of experience: January 13, 2018
Illinois
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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I want to clarify some points made by critics here. Yes, you have to spend some time and attention to your shopping. Shop a little first, before going to Ebates so you know about what is available. Open a site through Ebates, and buy on that site opening, and you will get your rebate. You may or may not get other offers available, like free shipping, however, because some sites only give one discount. I have always found Ebates pays out on schedule without a fight, even on big ticket items.

Date of experience: September 29, 2013
Missouri
2 reviews
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Great Customer Service
November 14, 2016

The site itself is great if you do a lot of online shopping. They even have some in store ebates that can be used. However, this review is about the customer service. I reached out to get a new "big fat check" printed. Not only did they respond quickly, they apologized for the "delay" and got a new check printed and sent out to me without any hassle. THAT'S customer service

Date of experience: November 14, 2016
Maryland
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Great Customer Service
July 24, 2016

I purchased a dress online at Macy's using Ebates and it was one size too large. I went to the store and exchanged it not knowing that they would credit me and then ring me up as a new purchase. A couple of days later I noticed that the cash I received from Ebates was now deleted. I emailed them questioning the transaction and they were very fast to respond. The correct thing would have been to return the dress at Macy's and re-purchase it through Ebates.
With Ebates outstanding customer service, they refunded me the full amount, understanding that I made a mistake. Thank you for working with your customers.

Date of experience: July 24, 2016
Kentucky
5 reviews
16 helpful votes
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No love after payment
January 12, 2016

I bought a titanium diamond ring from Rakuten in November. They were all too happy to help me until they got their money. A stone fell out days later and after a month of emails i cannot get a response from them or the seller. Be careful out there people.

Date of experience: January 12, 2016
Massachusetts
5 reviews
16 helpful votes
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LOVE Ebates
June 11, 2018

Shopping made Easy for me since 2013. I am shopping on-line anyway and just enter through Ebates to the store I want to shop at and as commercials states I get PAID to shop. Ebates also organizes my favorite spots on a guide making it even easier... Ebates has been awesome to deal with. If have questions about purchases... they respond quickly and with understandable explanations. Would Recommend to anyone (and you even get paid for that, too)... who shops On-Line. They pay you in the form you choose. I personally just want the check. But they again give options...

Date of experience: June 11, 2018
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Ebates is 5 ☆
March 5, 2015

I love Ebates! It is great to get money back for things I am going to buy anyway. An awesome way to save money on online purchases. Customer service is also top notch. Any issues I have had are always resolved in a timely, professional, courteous manner. Ebates, you rock!

Date of experience: March 5, 2015
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Save Where I Can
October 6, 2015

Being retired and on a fixed income I save where I can. Since I don't drive I get most items online. Amazing how between ebay bucks, ebates and other online retail % off savings can add up. Customer service is excellent. God bless you! Jesus is our hope for the future!

Date of experience: October 6, 2015
New York
1 review
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I've been adding up all my cash back and now that I'm at a certain amount it is no longer allowing me into my account, allowing me to reset my password, or even submit a claim for this issue to be resolved. DO NOT USE! SCAM TO GET YOUR INFO!

Date of experience: February 8, 2024
Florida
1 review
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Watch your purchases
December 19, 2017

Ebates picks and chooses which rebates they want to honor. Over the last several months I have to to keep track of every purchase, then fight with Ebates customer service to get my rebates. Making everything so difficult and unpleasant. Right now if someone asked me about Ebates I would have to tell them to watch everything to make sure you get your money as promised; or stay away from Ebates because they will honor their own site.

Date of experience: December 19, 2017
New Jersey
2 reviews
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I've been using Ebates for just over a year
December 22, 2014

I've been using Ebates for just over a year. I am always so pleased to get a rebate (in the form of cash back), especially for merchants who never offer a deal, just by using Ebates. It is super easy to use and for every online purchase I make, I get a check in the mail a few times a year. For the rare occasional hiccup that sometimes can occur, I get the absolute best customer support. It's always a real person, not automated response. They are super friend and quick to help me out. You will be so happy once you sign up and start earning cash back today. Happy shopping!

Date of experience: December 22, 2014
New York
2 reviews
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Thank you Ebates Customer Care Center! I was having an issue with the link to verify my address and I contacted the Customer Care Center. Alexis R responded quickly and was kind enough to walk me through the steps after I told her what my problem. Not only did the second response come back quickly but she described in detail what I needed to do and I was done in minutes! It can be a little frustrating when technology refuses to work your way but with the kindness and patience Alexis showed, I was a very happy camper after my experience. Have a question, ask! They are awesome!

Date of experience: July 8, 2015
Wisconsin
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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I really thank you for your comprehensive reply
September 14, 2014

I really thank you for your comprehensive reply. Ebates goes out of its way to be customer friendly! So often we get a recorded message on the phone or no reply. It's so refreshing to actually feel like a person and not just some number that a company is replying to. Ebates ROCKS! Please pass along this message to your supervisor, manager and higher ups! Ebates have never not responded... nor left me waiting for a reply. Many, many thanks!

Date of experience: September 14, 2014
North Carolina
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I bought a photo scanner from this site. It arrived in a reasonable time frame. However, the product did not work. I first contact the seller... no response. Then I got rakuten customer service involved. They gave me the run around for 2 weeks. Finally I contacted the people at Google (as Rakuten is a Google Trusted Store). As soon as Google stepped in I received a full refund, a $10 gift certificate to use on Rakuten (not that I will buy from them EVER) and a $25 gift card from Google for all my troubles.

Date of experience: February 3, 2015
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Simply amazing!
May 28, 2015

This site rocks! I was having trouble getting my ebates reward from a certain store and I emailed customer service and right away they fixed the problem. They credited my account without making me wait even though they didn't receive credit for my purchase yet. Their fast and friendly and make it easy 2 receive money for purchase I'm going to make an any ways.

Date of experience: May 28, 2015

Overview

Rakuten has a rating of 3.3 stars from 2,124 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 3rd among Cash Back sites.

service
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value
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shipping
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returns
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quality
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