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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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New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have been using befrugal for a couple of years now without issue. I can go into my account at any time and see what cashback is pending. Most of the transactions will show up as pending within 24 hours. Highly Recommend

Date of experience: July 11, 2019
Texas
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Scam; stay away
July 13, 2019

Acted in bad faith & violated its own T&Cs by not paying out member's earned cashback for valid referrals, purchases; then closing acct without providing any details / proof

This biz is so wrong & deceptive; stay away

Date of experience: July 10, 2019
Colorado
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Worthless!
July 13, 2019

My experience has been almost every cash back purchase requires me to submit a support request to get my money. And then usually the request is denied because of something "I" did incorrectly. (and coincidentally, it usually happens when I'm owed large cash back amounts like 10% from eBags.) I'm pretty sure I know how to use a link to a site! TOTAL BS. I would advise not wasting your time with Be Frugal. (I wish I would have seen some of the other 1 star reviews before I started)

Date of experience: July 10, 2019
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Keeg
July 13, 2019

Thanks for the cash back! It does miss some shopping trips. I was expecting more after all the shopping i've done. It is still nice to get anything back for shopping.

Date of experience: July 8, 2019
Delaware
1 review
0 helpful votes
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BETTER CASH BACK
July 8, 2019

I like Be Frugal. I can often get a better percentage compared to other similar sites. I promptly received the transfer confirmation to my Paypal account. Now I will see if the money appears in my account in 48hrs. It would be nice to have the cash out be made automatically on a specific date like with Ebates.

Date of experience: July 4, 2019
Wisconsin
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Scam
July 7, 2019

This is a scam. They will give you cash back for small amount purchases, bought over $600 on Amazon and got nothing back. Furthermore they won't let you submit a ticket because per this app Amazon doesn't verify purchases. So it's just a bunch on BS.

Date of experience: July 4, 2019
Kentucky
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Easy to use!
July 8, 2019

This app is easy to use! Just click and start shopping or start shopping and click! And the savings add up! Easy to receive pay out!

Date of experience: July 3, 2019
New Jersey
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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I have used this site time and time again and it does not register my shopping trips. Ebates is much better. I do not have to install anything for my transactions to be recognized. Here, I've had many times that I do not get money back. And it took forever (more than six months) for my money to be "verified. Not very happy with this site.

Date of experience: July 2, 2019
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I book hotels from travelocity many times. I have never got the refund until i register here. Thanks. If you need me to referral you. Please use my referral number so both of us can earn 10$

Date of experience: June 28, 2019
Georgia
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Very Happy with this extra money. This website seems to pay higher! I just earned $90 on items I was buying anyhow. I like that... a lot! It is kind of silly not to use the app because all it does is give you extra money.

Date of experience: June 28, 2019
Texas
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Befrugal pays more cash back than other cash back companies. Requesting payments either by check or direct deposit is so easy and quick! Only wish I had more money to shop so that I could get more money back! LOL ;)

Date of experience: June 27, 2019
New Jersey
1 review
1 helpful vote
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We worked together and was able to resolve the situation. A bit of misunderstanding on my part. I now use be frugal.

Date of experience: June 24, 2019

Wouldnt pay me money owed
April 23, 2018
Previous review

Said I had to request within 60 days. Its been just over and I shouldnt have to chase them. I will stick to ebates and mr rebates

Date of experience: April 21, 2018
Michigan
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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If you are going to shop online, then use BeFrugal and get paid for shopping. Win Win. I don't know how to do pictures.

Date of experience: June 20, 2019
Louisiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good Job BeFrugal!
June 24, 2019

BeFrugal Rocks! I saved so much money last year! It's really worth just having on your browser especially if you're an avid online shopper.

Date of experience: June 19, 2019
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I had used this site before and quit using it as I never got paid. Then one day I checked the site out again and I had $79.00 waiting to be paid to me! I have been using it ever since and I just requested a check for $357.00! That is money I earned just going to BeFrugal.com, selecting the store I wanted to shop at, and poof! I will have money coming to me once BeFrugal gets paid by the store. Nothing easier than that.

Date of experience: June 17, 2019
Maryland
1 review
1 helpful vote
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AS i was saying,. BeFrugal is ONLY the BEST cash back site out there. Believe me, you can save BIG TIME with BeFrugal!... and YES, in full disclosure, i am being PAID to SAY THIS :) have been for 4 years now. And YOU CAN BE TOO... JOIN TODAY,... It's FREE,,,, on 2nd thought, no,... it's WAY BETTER THAN FREE., aybe you think i am not for real? My name is mike, and here's my cell. *******367, go ahead, call me, leave me a quick msg, i will return your call, np. And i do NOT work for or affiliated in any way with BeFrugal, i am just a regular person and web buyer. Like you.

Date of experience: June 17, 2019
New Jersey
6 reviews
13 helpful votes
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No cashback too often
June 13, 2019
Updated review

BeFrugal seems to always have problems with certifying purchases.
Everytime that I have used them for a significant purchase, it has been rejected.
And there is no recourse - Seller said no - nothing we can do.

Never have this issue with Rakuten.

So, sometimes better to earn a little less than nothing at all.

Date of experience: June 10, 2019

Don't always get what you bargain for
September 20, 2018
Previous review

Seems to always be an issue with high value cash back opportunities... they are never confirmed
They also are never denied... just UNDER INVESTIGATION

As explained to me, befrugal makes a single request to the merchant for payment of the cash back
Either it is paid or not responded to
If no response, no follow up mechanism exists... request just sits out there forever
I have some listed as UNDER INVESTIGATION for more than a year, including one that is in excess of $10 cash back
There is no follow up only... we have not heard back from the merchant

I have found ebates to be much more reliable, although payout is less

Date of experience: September 17, 2018
KR
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I've used some cashback sites, but this place is the best for me because it has a lot of cashbag and it's easy to use.

Date of experience: June 9, 2019
Canada
2 reviews
17 helpful votes
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Good all around
June 10, 2019

Nothing but positive experiences. Lots of help! Always get paid, would recommend to friends and family

Date of experience: June 6, 2019
District of Columbia
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Don't get paid
June 8, 2019

I've been using BeFrugal for a few months and the majority of my purchases never get "reported" or verified so I am not getting most of the cashback that I am owed. I've been very happy with Ebates and have not had this problem with them. Go with Ebates even if the cash back % is lower because with them you actually get paid.

Date of experience: June 6, 2019