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BeFrugal.com is a free cash back, coupon and deal website where you can shop at your favorite stores while saving an average of $27 per order and earning an average of 7% cash back. Shoppers can combine coupons, deals and cash back for maximum savings at over 5,000 stores when they shop online. To learn more or to sign up for free and earn a $10 sign-up bonus, visit www.befrugal.com.
The company has garnered a mixed reputation among its customers. Positive feedback highlights the appealing cash-back offers, ease of use, and the ability to request payouts at any time, contributing to a generally favorable experience for many users. However, significant concerns arise regarding service delays, particularly with pending transactions and payout resolutions, which leave some customers feeling undervalued and frustrated. Overall, while the platform is appreciated for its potential savings and user-friendly interface, the inconsistency in transaction processing and customer support may hinder its ability to fully satisfy all users.
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I love all the cashback I've gotten. It's allowed me to save so much money or treat my self to something nice now and then.
I waited patiently for a year to be paid for over $700 worth of cash back due to me for travel. I ended up contacting the original company that they said was "pending payment request". They had no idea about these sorts of companies and it seems they found a loophole in which they can con companies out of money by saying they are advertising for them. This is not advertisement, as they never seem to make good on the cash back for numerous sites. I wasted a year of keeping careful records and using their site. I hope they never get a penny of the money they "earned" by having me jump through their hoops for cash back I never got. I have terminated my account and unfortunately all like companies also. They gave Motel 6 a horrible name in my eyes until I contacted them directly and found out that they knew nothing of these sites. My loyalty stays with the companies directly and not these thieving discount sites. It isn't worth the frustration and time loss and ends with you mad at the companies they claim to represent. Companies like these are making money off the claims that fall through the cracks when people get tired of waiting for their cash back.
The discounts on items and clothes are great. I love the payback on purchases I would normally make. I feel like a savvy consumer! Thank you!
I have received hundreds in cash back from this site. I think it's genuine and perfectly legitimate!
Shameless cheater site. Do NOT expect to get any missing cashback by contacting them. They will come up with all the shameless reasons to decline it. Never got any missing cashback. Use other site if you can.
Waiting on first payment. Will review again when received. Don't like to be told how long my review has to be.
People are likely to know Ebates (now Rakuten) more than BeFrugal; if so, that is because Rakuten spends a good bit of money on advertising (any one who watches Premier League Soccer would know what I am talking about).
However, BeFrugal is better than Ebates. The portfolios of the stores that offer cashback are very similar. So are the amounts of cashback by the merchants. The significant difference is how quickly the cashback is reflected in my account. I have never had to email BeFrugal support enquiring as to why the cashback has not shown up (can't say the same for Ebates).
Very happy with BeFrugal!:-)
All you need to do is Sign up, shop, and watch the savings add up. No easier way to save on items you are going to purchase anyway.
BeFrugal is the best cash back site I have ever used and it's very easy! You simply go to the store you want to shop at then click on the BeFrugal button (pink pig) and wa-la you are getting some serious cash back from your purchase. I wouldn't shop without it!
I love being able to shop on line, get items at same or lower prices AND receive cash back for items I was already going to purchase. And 9 times out of 10 I am getting free shipping. Saving me TIME, GAS and MONEY $$. Now that'st a WIN, WIN, WIN! Did I mention... WINNING?!?!
Love this site and love cash back! Thanks for the extra shopping cash! Super simple and easy to use.
Super easy to use when you install the add on button. It's been my experience that the percentages are higher than with Rakuten. I also love how you don't have to wait for scheduled payments. Once the funds are available you can transfer them.
This business can help a lot of people who need to earn extra cash. I know I will be buying more with the help of "Be Frugal."
Always great deals and bonuses. Used other apps this one is faster and much easier. I even requested cashback and with an additional bonus. I wouldn't dream of shopping online without it.
I have been using Befrugal for a few years now and they are one of my favorite cash back websites. Lots of payback options and you don't have to wait months like some of the other options or have a huge minimum amount to be eligible. They also do higher cashback on many popular websites including Amazon.
So easy to do for lots of cash back. Makes me smile:-) It's so simple to do. Just click and go through the Befrugal site and you are there...
Receiving a lesser percentage from RAKUTEN is better than not receiving a greater percentage thru Be Frugal. I have purchased thru Be Frugal and been denied payment. The last time I adhered to the procedures stated in the previous denial, and once again they said that the order did not qualify. There were also shopping trips on which I had made purchases that were not reflected in my account, and therefore earned no rewards.
I have both Be Frugal and Rakuten on my computer, and I guess that they are denying the money based on having a competitor on my computer. Funny... RAKUTEN has no problems paying.
I use several cash back services. BeFrugal is the easiest to navigate. I just requested to be paid my cash back and will see how long it takes.
I've used their pops up on several occasions when I buy something and at one time was slated to get back 10 dollars. I went back a day or two later and the whole transaction was gone. It rarely credits even though it clearly shows all the websites you use it on. After a year of use, I only have. 79 cents that I can withdraw.
Good place for cashbacks! Lots of websites, lots of big cashback opportunities and the website is clearly laid out with good support and layout.
Answer: I had $38.24 coming back to me that I had to wait forever to get. And never got it. It finally became payable, I went to claim it, and befrugal blocked me from doing so. All the cash back disappeared. After that clicking on payments generated a 404 page. This is ridiculous. Whether it's a problem with their system or some other issue I don't know. But it really feels like they scammed me out of cash back. They won't let me log into my account now. I tried to reset my password and they won't let me do that either. A word from the wiser - Use Rakuten - they are 10 times more trustworthy than this thing. They also pay you regularly. BeFrugal is a Total scam! I read another review on Trustpilot where it says they will deactivate your account if they don't want to pay you. That's exactly what it looks like they did to me. Unbelievable.
Answer: Hi Beverly, We are currently offering a $10 sign-up bonus for new users. To earn a sign-up bonus a user must join BeFrugal.com during the promotional period or via a link or web page on BeFrugal.com where such bonus is being promoted and then earn $25 or more in Cash Back (not including bonuses and earnings from non-purchase activity). Go to www.befrugal.com and click "Join for Free and Get $10" on the top of the page. Thank you!
Answer: Didnt get the $10. Was not sure how to do that. Can i get the $10 now even after registering?
Answer: You can set up a few different ways (Paypal, checking account, etc.)
Answer: Stay away from this site. You will not get your cash back as promised. Most your shopping trips never gets recorded and pathetic service.
Answer: Hi Linda, great question as we know that sometimes these permissions can look scary. The BeFrugal Automatic Coupons & Cash Back Chrome extension will apply coupons and activate Cash Back at the shopping cart of thousands of online stores. This permission just allows us to display a small notifier in your shopping cart that you click to apply the coupons and activate your Cash Back. I hope this answers your question. Happy shopping! - Chris from BeFrugal
Answer: You can check out what percentage of your expenditures you will earn by searching for Travelocity on the BeFrugal website.
Answer: Hi there, in order to earn cash back on your online shopping, you need to first be signed up for BeFrugal, then click the store on our website and shop as normal. We cannot issue retroactive cash back for purchases you made before becoming a BeFrugal member.

