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BeFrugal

3.9

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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.


befrugal.com
Founded in 2009
Boston, MA, United States
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BeFrugal Reviews Summary

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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Michigan
1 review
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Such a great site!
March 3, 2020

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.

Date of experience: March 3, 2020
California
2 reviews
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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.

Date of experience: March 2, 2020
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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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!

Date of experience: March 2, 2020
Georgia
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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I have received hundreds in cash back from this site. I think it's genuine and perfectly legitimate!

Date of experience: February 29, 2020
Ohio
1 review
1 helpful vote
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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.

Date of experience: February 27, 2020
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Perfection!
March 3, 2020

Waiting on first payment. Will review again when received. Don't like to be told how long my review has to be.

Date of experience: February 23, 2020
GB
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Better than Ebates
March 3, 2020

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!:-)

Date of experience: February 21, 2020
Virginia
1 review
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Shop and Save
March 3, 2020

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.

Date of experience: February 19, 2020
West Virginia
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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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!

Date of experience: February 14, 2020
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Love cash back!
February 17, 2020

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?!?!

Date of experience: February 13, 2020
Mississippi
1 review
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I love this site!
February 17, 2020

Love this site and love cash back! Thanks for the extra shopping cash! Super simple and easy to use.

Date of experience: February 12, 2020
Nebraska
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Love BeFrugal
February 16, 2020

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.

Date of experience: February 12, 2020
New Hampshire
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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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."

Date of experience: February 10, 2020
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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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.

Date of experience: February 9, 2020
New Mexico
1 review
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Works great for me
February 12, 2020

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.

Date of experience: February 6, 2020
North Carolina
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Awesome!
February 10, 2020

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...

Date of experience: February 5, 2020
North Carolina
1 review
1 helpful vote
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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.

Date of experience: February 4, 2020
New Jersey
1 review
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BEST CASH BACK
February 7, 2020

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.

Date of experience: February 2, 2020
North Carolina
1 review
6 helpful votes
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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.

Date of experience: January 30, 2020
Canada
1 review
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Great service
January 30, 2020

Good place for cashbacks! Lots of websites, lots of big cashback opportunities and the website is clearly laid out with good support and layout.

Date of experience: January 26, 2020