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Ibotta

4.1

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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
1,545
value
507
shipping
182
returns
189
quality
373
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Florida
1 review
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My thoughts
July 10, 2024

I am writing to share my observations and recommendations regarding the use of Ibotta. While I appreciate the cashback offers, I have consistently encountered a limitation that hinders my ability to maximize my savings.
Currently, the advertisements displayed on the Ibotta app often features products and categories that I have no interest in or do not purchase. As a result, I miss out on valuable cash back opportunities.
To address this issue, I propose the implementation of an algorithm that analyze each consumer's purchasing history based on the recipts they scan. By tailoring the advertisements to products that consumers are actually buying, I believe Ibotta could significantly enhance the user experience and encourage greater cash back utilization.
This personalization would not only improve the relevance of the offered cash back opportunities but also increase the likelihood of consumers making purchases to redeem them. Additionally, it could foster a sense of trust and value between Ibotta and it's users.
I strongly believe that by implementing this algorithm, Ibotta can unlock its full potential and attract more consumers eager to maximize their savings. I am confident that this improvement would ultimately lead to increased user engagement, customer satisfaction, and revenue for Ibotta.
Thank you for considering my feedback. I look forward to seeing Ibotta evolve into even more valuable and rewarding platform for its users.

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Date of experience: June 30, 2024
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Tired of poor software
July 10, 2024

Repeatedly there are issues which make me not use Ibotta or recommend it.

Yesterday I uploaded a receipt from Winn Dixie. Immediately a pop-up stated this does not look like a Winn Dixie receipt. Despite the printed logo on top. I am asked to scan my two products. Then I receive a message that the receipt could not be read.

Later I upload the receipt. Same pop up. Asked to scan the two products and then I receive reimbursement from only one product.

So I guess I will try again later today to get credit for the second product.

Can you believe that I actually purchased two products? That I uploaded a receipt that clearly shows the retailer AND the two products? Can you believe that your software SUCKS? I think on this is becoming a scam so that you reimburse actually little compared to what is submitted.

Ibotta attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: June 30, 2024
Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Missing credit
July 10, 2024

Should of received $1 credit for the purchase of 2 cinnamon rolls

Date of experience: June 30, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Best app EVER
July 10, 2024
Updated review

CS is always very helpful when I have encountered an issue which is very rare and always ending in a positive way. Thank you!

Date of experience: June 30, 2024

Love Ibotta
June 8, 2024
Previous review

I've been using the app for 5-6 years. My experience has been incredible through the years. If I ever experience an issue, which is rarely CS always is able to help me with a satisfactory answer. There are times when I wish some offers like daily foods: milk, eggs, produce were permanent especially right now with inflation & the cost of food going up. I would also like to have a little more cushion on the bonus offers, like if I couldn't meet my goal, at least to give me a little percentage at the end (crossing fingers). I do still enjoy the app. I totally recommend the use of this if you would like to have a little extra.

Date of experience: May 29, 2024
Pennsylvania
1 review
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I love ibotta
July 10, 2024

It was fairly easy once i remembered my password. It took me awhile to find the correct password.

Date of experience: June 30, 2024
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Most always goes as planned but sometimes I do have to go the extra mile to receive my cash back.

Date of experience: June 30, 2024
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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IBotta is so worth the time!
July 10, 2024

A great way to save on groceries. When a submitted item is missed, the IBotta staff corrects it quickly.

Date of experience: June 30, 2024
Connecticut
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Very Disappointed
July 10, 2024

I Make a list before I go shopping and write down all my rebates for ibotta first. I use the app to see if the product matches in the store but when I get home and scan the receipt ibotta says it is not on my receipt. Very disappointing cause when I scan it in the store to see it the produce is a match it says matched. I have to take extra time out of my day to go back to the store and return the produce cause I will not buy it without a rebate. Gas prices are very high today as well.

Date of experience: June 30, 2024
Ibotta C. — Ibotta Rep
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Hello Antionette!

We're thrilled to have received your feedback! We've already contacted you directly and are excited to help you. Please take a look at your messages, and if you require any more assistance, feel free to get in touch. Thank you!

Arkansas
1 review
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Love this app
July 10, 2024

Easy way to get money back without coupons and if you use it with the sales can really add up.Ive used it for years.

Date of experience: June 30, 2024
Mississippi
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Always amazing
July 10, 2024

Last week my saved debit card on my walmart app was hacked. So when I went to Walmart to shop for my ibotta items I used cash. The receipt had a terrible line right down the middle and I could not scan the bar code and could not quite make out the numbers on the tc#. I immediately emailed ibotta customer car with a detail description and photos of my reciept. Within 24 hours I received my money and had a response email letting me know all was taken care of.

Date of experience: June 30, 2024
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Did not get all my money
July 10, 2024

This is happened more than once I submitted a receipt said I purchased two and they only put one then I have to say I'm missing items and then I wait to see if It

Ibotta attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: June 30, 2024
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Awesome
July 10, 2024

Better than I thought it would be got my 6 pack of scott paper towels for less than 3$ a piece.

Date of experience: June 30, 2024
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great
July 10, 2024

SKEPTICAL after first...thankfully wrong. Offers a wide range of substantial rebates at a nice range of stores. Never had problems submitting receipts...amazingly fast rebates to my account. Highly recommend IBOTTA.

Date of experience: June 30, 2024
Indiana
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Missing cash back
July 10, 2024

When I entered my receipt it shows I purchased 2 of the item. Should have gotten $2.00 back., but only got $1.00. Even said when I did it that I got back $2.00
Update:
Took a few days. But got the missing cash back.

Ibotta attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: June 30, 2024
South Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Adding an offer
July 10, 2024

I had questions regarding missing cash back. Staff was very responsive and included information regarding adding offers prior to service. Very impressed with customer service.

Date of experience: June 30, 2024
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Not Enough Relevant Offers
July 10, 2024

It's getting harder and harder to find offers for anything that you would normally buy. Ibotta is still better than some of it's competitors but things are going downhill. On the positive side, Ibotta's receipt processing is much better than Fetch and it's rare to have to correct a receipt.

Ibotta attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: June 30, 2024
California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I received great Service
July 10, 2024

These folks extended courtesy for me as I failed to check the.item before purchase. I can't tell you just how aprecitive I am!

Date of experience: June 30, 2024
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I love Ibotta
July 10, 2024

If you shop alot and are tying to save a little money, Ibotta has been a lifesaver on getting some added cash back on items we purchase. Highly recommend it - five star app, runs smoothly, haven't had a single complaint and have been using it for 2 solid years now.

Date of experience: June 29, 2024
California
1 review
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I can simply say I was able to find something from my shopping list on the Ibotta app while shopping at Target. I was reimbursed a descent amount and overall happy and excited to continue shopping at many other locations with this app.

Date of experience: June 29, 2024
California
1 review
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I scanned the bar code- why am I not being credited? This app is really unprofessional

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Date of experience: June 29, 2024