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Ibotta

4.2

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Get cash back every time you shop. Ibotta pays you real money on your everyday purchases. Download the free app to receive offers and earn real cash back in-store and online.


ibotta.com
Founded in 2011
Denver, CO
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Ibotta Reviews Summary

The company enjoys a generally positive reputation among users who appreciate its ease of use and significant savings potential. Many customers commend the prompt and effective customer service, highlighting the team's responsiveness in resolving issues related to cash back discrepancies. However, recurring concerns include frustrations over payout limits, inaccuracies in rebate credits, and a perceived lack of variety in eligible products, particularly for budget-conscious shoppers. Overall, while the app is valued for its savings, improvements in product offerings and payout reliability could enhance customer satisfaction further.

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service
1,537
value
507
shipping
182
returns
189
quality
373
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Idaho
1 review
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Easy if shop in store
September 20, 2024

I have used Ibotta successfully for years, and still do if I shop in store. For online shopping though, I can no longer get credit...just doesn't work with the iPhone app anymore and I cannot figure out why

Date of experience: September 10, 2024
Kentucky
1 review
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Love Ibotta
September 20, 2024

Excellent and easy when there is a missing item they quickly review and fix the problem

Date of experience: September 9, 2024
Nebraska
1 review
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Every month
September 20, 2024

Every month I have to contact customer service to give you offers I have completed cuz you don't seem to get them.

Ibotta attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: September 9, 2024
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Over 1000.00 earned so far!
September 19, 2024

I did have issues getting my credits, but the ibotta team did resolve them.

Date of experience: September 9, 2024
Montana
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Amazing cash back
September 19, 2024

In less than a year of using Ibotta I have earned over $500 dollars.
It's easy to cash out your earnings, set up your shopping trips either in store or online.
I don't know why anyone would not use this program.
Great care and response from customer service.
It's $$$ in your pocket for buying brands and products you use.
Try it!

Date of experience: September 9, 2024
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quick solution to my problem
September 19, 2024

Hello, I wanted to share my experience with the help of the customer service team. I had problems with the withdrawal of my rewards, and also with some promotions that had not been credited. Within 48/72 hours I had everything resolved. I am still happy because they really responded quickly and directly to resolve everything.

Date of experience: September 9, 2024
Texas
1 review
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Great experience
September 19, 2024

Cash back received quickly. Even let me know when I missed offers

Date of experience: September 9, 2024
Massachusetts
1 review
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Great service
September 19, 2024

I didn't know that my husband bought something that I wasn't aware he was buying so I didn't check it off of on Ibotta. I then received an email from Ibotta stating that I might be missing cash and to look on their site. I was surprised to see that I had 24 hours to collect the rebate money for my husband's purchase which I had no idea that he had purchased

Date of experience: September 9, 2024
New Mexico
1 review
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Excellent app!
September 19, 2024

Great customer service. They helped me solve my issue.

Date of experience: September 9, 2024
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy way to earn money back
September 19, 2024

I love using Ibotta! It's easy to do and can build up cash back faster than similar apps. Their customer service is great if there's ever a problem about missing cash back.

Date of experience: September 9, 2024
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great offers
September 19, 2024
Updated review

I am loving the newest feature that let's me know if I missed a rebate.

Date of experience: September 9, 2024

Love the heads up
May 14, 2024
Previous review

Bought an item and had not checked for rewards. Loved the reminder so I could claim it. That is nice.

Date of experience: May 4, 2024
Pennsylvania
1 review
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I've used this app off and on for several years. At this point, I use it every shopping trip. I have most items delivered, due to a disability. Also, I shop mainly Walmart, CVS and Amazon. The Amazon only has money-back on Alexa devices. A person only needs so many of them. At Walmart, you can tie in your account, so you get money back in your Ibotta account within hours of the online purchase being delivered. With all that said, my review is strictly on the online offers, not the in-store, scan your receipt option.

The app is great! It's VERY easy to use. The development team keeps the app really up-to-date, so any snags (and that's usually all they are) get fixed pretty quickly.

The only two downsides, and unfortunately, they can be a big one, depending on the issue. The main issue is their customer service (CS). First, in no particular order, they make it difficult, on the app, to find where and how to contact them.

Second, I believe you can only reach someone via email, not phone, or even chat. That's really frustrating.

Third, even with the email, sometimes you don't even get a response. And, when you do, they typically refer you to parts of the FAQs section. In my case, I've checked that first, tried deleting and re-installing the app, as well as restarting my phone already, and multiple times. Clearly, they don't read the emails fully, if they're sending those "solutions", when I've stated that I've indicated I've already tried these.

Fourth, if and when you do get an actual person responding, they ask you to send in a ton of things. This includes stuff I've sent in the original email. Also, some of the information is no longer available on the app, bc I've used that offer, or it's expired now.

Fifth, the number of good money-back offers has lessened. There are a lot of 15-25ยข back offers. They DO have quite a few offers, though.

The second issue is the bonus offers. They've gotten insanely high (# of items required to get the bonus money). There are times you need to have used 44 offers to earn the bonus.

Date of experience: September 9, 2024
New Jersey
1 review
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I had an issue where the app wasn't recognizing something that it usually does automatically and without issue. I received prompt and friendly assistance that resolved the issue as soon as practical. If only every Customer Service experience could be like this!

Date of experience: September 9, 2024
North Carolina
1 review
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I hope you can get this corrected. I have missed bonuses, because you have not credited my account for missing rebates. The items have been rescanned and submitted, but NO response.

Date of experience: September 9, 2024
North Carolina
1 review
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Amazing
September 19, 2024

Well I got it because they sponsor Logan Sargeant so I got it and it's GREAT! I earned $7 on my first day! Great app!

Date of experience: September 9, 2024
Maryland
1 review
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I like getting money back
September 18, 2024

Real easy just shop products and get money back and buy something for you

Date of experience: September 8, 2024
Ohio
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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I LOVE Getting Free Stuff!
September 18, 2024
Updated review

Simple and easy! Loaded the two free cheese offers from Meijer's, confirmed the UPC codes were correct on app, uploaded receipt, and a couple hours later had my $8.57 rebate.

Can't beat that!

Date of experience: September 8, 2024

LOVE the Cash Back!
March 16, 2024
Previous review

I love the money I've gotten back on items I either buy anyway or would like to try.

I've gotten back almost $3,000 since joining in Oct. 2017

Date of experience: March 6, 2024
Oklahoma
1 review
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Great customer service!
September 18, 2024

Great customer service! I had issues when I tried to get some cash bonus from going to Hoka website purchase through Ibotta. I bought a pair of Hoka shoes for my wife. The cash bonus dud not come through adter a few days. I contacted Ibotta customer service. It was not long before I had help and received my cash bonus! Thank you very much for your world class service!

Date of experience: September 8, 2024
Tennessee
1 review
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Very hsppy
September 18, 2024

I've noticed us do much more smoother now then a year or two ago. Rare occasion I do have an issue, it's resolved quickly. I can't recall the last time I had a problem with the app. I like the upgrades a lot, especially if I miss checking an offer I get an email to add it. Very happy with everything, please don't change anything.

Date of experience: September 8, 2024
New York
1 review
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Lucky in love
September 18, 2024

I absolutely love this APP, it helps save you money in these hard times & I would love to see coupons for store brand items as well as name brands, that would be even better

Date of experience: September 8, 2024