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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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South Carolina
1 review
1 helpful vote
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90 DAYS FOR CASHBACK
October 12, 2018

All - YOU WILL WAIT UP TO 90 DAYS, AND ONLY AFTER VENDOR HAS RECOGNIZED YOUR PURCHASE, FOR YOUR REBATE. I had to harass them and the vendor for over 2+ weeks to even have my COMPLETED purchase acknowledged. Since then, OVER 60 DAYS AGO, I have yet to receive my cashback.

Date of experience: October 10, 2018
Fernanda M. — BeFrugal Rep
over a year old

Hi Lola, I understand your frustration with having to wait for some purchases to be eligible for payment. At BeFrugal, we need to do this to avoid fraud and provide our members with the best experience possible. Rest assured, you will receive you will be able to request your payment once it is available. We hope that you will continue to use BeFrugal in the future. Thanks!

District of Columbia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Love this site
October 13, 2018

Use for extra X-mas money & it sure comes in handy. I always use this site because I buy on line quite a bit. I've recommended this site to family but I don't think they've used it. If your going to buy on line, it's like getting paid to shop.

Date of experience: October 9, 2018
California
3 reviews
19 helpful votes
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October 4, 2018
Updated review

To be fair They seem to be one solid company except they couldn't track a couple of my cashbacks. Never had a problem since then with them.

Date of experience: October 1, 2018

Lots of missing cashbacks
March 2, 2018
Previous review

Cashbacks get denied later from the merchant even if you follow the steps and click on the referral link through Befrugal.

Date of experience: March 1, 2018
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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BeFrugal is more consistent than the other websites similar at this point in time. 4 out of 5 times it will recognize your purchase so 4 out of 5 stars.

Date of experience: September 29, 2018
New Jersey
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Who can argue with getting free money? BeFrugal by far offers the greatest discounts. Very east to use.

Date of experience: September 25, 2018
Uzbekistan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Guaranteed Payouts
September 26, 2018

Even though the website looks a little sketchy, it actually works every time and almost on all websites. The thing I like the most is the frictionless activation experience like no other through the extension. Recommended

Date of experience: September 23, 2018
California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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This site has (relatively) high cash back percentages, pays out via PayPal when requested, turn-around time is reasonable, process is easy, really a great site.

Date of experience: September 20, 2018
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Amazing
September 19, 2018

Best cashback app ever, you really get your cashback on a reasonable time frame and no tricks or hidden fees or anything like that...!

Date of experience: September 16, 2018
Montana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Over $400 back
September 19, 2018

On top of a memorial day weekend appliance sale, saved me roughly $3000 on a new kitchen project! I've since used BeFrugal anytime I place online orders and 8 out of ten times, it works, and a few day later I have cash back as promised. Luckily no failures on a huge purchase like the first.

Date of experience: September 16, 2018
Nevada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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LOVING my free cash back :)
September 18, 2018

Just got $180.00 back for every day purchases... Even better than Ebates! So glad I gave them a try :)

Date of experience: September 14, 2018
Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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BeFrugal is AMAZING! I've earned almost $800 just for shopping - I trust this cash back site and it's the only one I use. I do some shopping on Amazon & Walmart, started back in 2016 and did a lot back then, but have slowed down these days, so there hasn't been much going on lately, but regardless of any wait time - I mean, this was like found money... a savings account... the support was always very helpful on the few occasions I reached out to them - I have nothing bad to say about BeFrugal and will always use them and refer them to anybody I know! Thanks BeFrugal. It's an extra $800 I basically did absolutely NOTHING for - I LOVE IT!

Date of experience: September 13, 2018
California
1 review
2 helpful votes
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The worst cashback servise ever. Its my 1st and last time I use it. After I get a payment I'll delet

Date of experience: September 11, 2018
Fernanda M. — BeFrugal Rep
over a year old

Hi Piska, I am sorry to hear that you are not satisfied with your experience at BeFrugal. If you have any issues or questions, please reach out to our support team and they can help you out. Thanks! https://www.befrugal.com/help/

New York
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Very Frugal Indeed!
September 12, 2018

Great site, gives more $$$ %%% cash back than other similar sites. Also, wide variety of cash back sites to choose from.

Date of experience: September 11, 2018
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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So amazing and convenient
September 12, 2018

Very good would buy again quality is high shipping is fast service is hi end I would recommend it to whoever want to how it is

Date of experience: September 10, 2018
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I mostly use it for Walmart, where they give 4%. With my 2% cash back credit card, it's just like not paying sales tax! Which is actually kinda depressing...

Date of experience: September 9, 2018
Washington
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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9/9/18

I just requested payment today to my checking account which I just set up on the Be Frugal website. Before, I have used Pay Pal which I will definitely use again; but today I used my checking account. I have never used my checking account for payment with Be Frugal; but today my account has been accepted to receive payment.

Thank you Be Frugal for paying me Cash Back for shopping with Be Frugal!

Date of experience: September 8, 2018
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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BeFrugal is great!
September 10, 2018

I enjoy using BeFrugal for most of my purchases when it is available. Getting Cashback and/or the coupons are easy and convenient.

Date of experience: September 8, 2018
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Best Cash Site Ever
September 7, 2018

All my transaction were correct and payable no delay or miscalculations. Don't understand the bad reviews I had no problems setting up my account and it's very easy to use when making purchases.

Date of experience: September 4, 2018
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Just takes a minute to set up, use and even request payment. If you get an ecard, it's even easier.

Date of experience: August 30, 2018
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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First time
September 2, 2018

First time requesting payment, will know more when I receive it. Would prefer some more sites to be added to the list of discounts.

Date of experience: August 30, 2018