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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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Texas
1 review
3 helpful votes
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I have used BeFrugal several times. I love the option to go back and leave a note about what you purchased on a shopping trip. If I could just remember to always
Leave a note I could for know for sure if I had missing cash back. The one time I claimed missing cash back, It was resolved in m favor. Thank you BeFrugal!

Date of experience: August 27, 2018
Pennsylvania
1 review
1 helpful vote
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BeFrugal is GREAT!
August 29, 2018

Very pleased with BeFrugal - when you do what you are supposed to, everything works smoothly. The rare time there might be a problem, their customer service people get on it and straighten things out. I do a LOT of shopping online and this is the ONLY way to shop. In all honesty, I go between BeFrugal and Ebates, but I find that BeFrugal often gives the better cash back deal.

Date of experience: August 26, 2018
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I've done probably around 20 transactions from a variety of retailers without any issue from BeFrugal. I would say they pay out quicker than some of the other cash back sites.

Date of experience: August 25, 2018
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Bought something from Sears. Saw the verified purchase quickly. Had to wait about 90 days before payment became available, probably due to Sears taking that long to pay BeFrugal. I liked how there was a bonus on top of the cashback if you selected the ebay gift card option.

Date of experience: August 18, 2018
Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I love BeFrugal!
August 20, 2018

I love contributing to worthy causes while making online purchases. The app is easy to use and the website works great!

Date of experience: August 18, 2018
Nebraska
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Befrugal
August 20, 2018

Great service. Easy to use website, never had any issues if I follow all instructions. One of my top 3 cashback sites I like.

Date of experience: August 16, 2018
Ohio
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Hard to navigate. Payments take too long to payout. Otherwise payout is better than other cash back site.

Date of experience: August 16, 2018
AG
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Awesome!
August 18, 2018

I love to shop, so why not get rewarded when I do. Awesome site. Make sure that you are logged in prior to checking out. If it does not show in your account automatically, simple claim the missing cashback on the site. Customer Service is great as well!

Date of experience: August 16, 2018
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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FREE MONEY!
August 16, 2018

This site is amazing. Just buy the stuff you want and then WOW free money. For the complainers out there. PAY ATTENTION! The cash back is not 100% on every site. This site gets paid to bring you to the sites and sell the products they are trying to sell. Wants points for AMAZON every time you shop get an AMAZON card. Then when you do shop and it's a payback category the its a double bonus! Just download the tool bar and it does rest. If you go to the site you know ahead of time what the bonus is and for what.

Date of experience: August 15, 2018
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy way to earn cash back by shopping at sites I already go to. This is definitely my favorite cash back site!

Date of experience: August 14, 2018
Massachusetts
6 reviews
8 helpful votes
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Great application
August 16, 2018

Love this site. It is always there for me when I am shopping and the pop up to save me money works absolutely fantastic.

Date of experience: August 14, 2018
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It will be perfect if it takes less time for the money to be payable.
The % of cashback is better than Ebates sometimes.
It also have many options to cash out

Date of experience: August 14, 2018
Missouri
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Way too many restrictions to earn cash back. There are other sites that are more transparent and don't restrict cash back to the extent that this site does.

Date of experience: August 13, 2018
Judy F.
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Best rebate site
August 13, 2018

So easy to get rebates on Be Frugal. Some sites have many exclusions, but all in all, has been working for me!

Date of experience: August 13, 2018
Massachusetts
4 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Yes! Another easy way to earn rewards by shopping online. Great way to earn some extra cash or gift cards. I would definitely recommend BeFrugal to everyone. Doesn't cost anything and all you need to do is sign in to BeFrugal and shop online at your favorite stores. Rewards add up and when you reach $25 you can request payment.

Date of experience: August 12, 2018
VE
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fast sure good
August 13, 2018

It s my first time and i like it, i will use befrugal again i will be happy when i see that my money back thnxs

Date of experience: August 12, 2018
Malaysia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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(Another) Beware
August 13, 2018

Seconded, they were great at first. Member here since 2015. Trouble get started when you get paid. All request informations submitted for verification and finally my account being closed to avoid their confusion. They hold my few hundreds cash back on my completed trip (purchased). Dishonest cachback portal. Don't waste your time. Moved my business to it's rival without any issues.

Date of experience: August 12, 2018
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Worst app
August 13, 2018

This is one of the worst app it takes very long to review your payment and when you create a ticket to know about status it says you had done your payment directly. So we can do cash back.

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

Hello, I'm sorry to hear that you are not satisfied with your BeFrugal experience. If you have any questions about your payment request, please contact our support team and they will assist you. Thanks! https://www.befrugal.com/help/

Bermuda
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good tracking of my shopping -I've yet to need to file a customer service request and I get paid when I want to get paid and with quick direct deposit.

Date of experience: August 8, 2018
Peru
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great thanks
August 9, 2018

Slow but effective refund, I would like more% refund for Chinese pages
Just 1% - 4% is not happy with so little at least 5 - 10% would be fabulous.

Date of experience: August 7, 2018