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Rakuten

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Rakuten Reviews Summary

Rakuten has a rating of 3.1 stars from 2,125 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Rakuten most frequently mention customer service, shop online and quick response. Rakuten ranks 4th among Cash Back sites.

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California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Quick, helpful service
October 3, 2014

Quick, helpful service. Got my main problem resolved, and even solved another issue that I didn't realize there was an alternative for. Loved my rep Alexis!

Date of experience: October 2, 2014
Kentucky
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I went looking for my e-bates money for
My purchase from eBay and they had the information
On my page
Before I gathered all the data to submit
I do and will continue to recommend this company
Customer service is great!
And you will make Money!

Date of experience: October 2, 2014
New York
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Ebates is the best site for cash back on purchases made at participating online shopping sites, most of which I already buy from. I recently had a problem with a purchase not being credited, but Ebates customer care was right there to help me. So easy to acquire cash back on my purchases and it definitely adds up. Love getting those cash back checks every quarter. Have recommended Ebates to several people already. Thanks for all the help I've gotten.

Date of experience: September 30, 2014
Louisiana
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Ebates is a fantastic site!
September 30, 2014

Ebates is a fantastic site! Even when I have had an issue with the system not catching an order I placed through their site, they have corrected it without any issues. They are wonderful, and in the top tier of customer service!

Date of experience: September 30, 2014
Virginia
1 review
5 helpful votes
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I did not find this forum of reviews until after I had spent over $100 on Rakuten and bought three items from three different vendors. After reading the reviews, I was terrified and convinced that I would never see my merchandise or my money ever again. Much to my surprise, I received the first item only days after placing my order! It was in mint condition and looked exactly as I had hoped it would. Within the next week, the two other items arrived on my door step, also in mint condition. I'm not sure why there are so many negative reviews out there, but my experience with Rakuten was first rate! I would definitely recommend this site to a friend.

Date of experience: September 29, 2014
Pennsylvania
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Great site to earn cash back very easily
September 27, 2014

Great site to earn cash back very easily. Best customer service

Date of experience: September 26, 2014
North Carolina
2 reviews
7 helpful votes
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It is true..
September 25, 2014

It is true. They have a fast customer service response. The only problem is I've needed customer service for the last 5 out 6 purchases! And this last one was DENIED with some BS that an affiliate took the credit... I clicked the link, and shopped just like you are supposed to. I'm not sure they are tracking URL's very well and I am tired of playing the Ebates games. Enough.

Date of experience: September 25, 2014
Texas
1 review
4 helpful votes
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I get paid to do what I enjoy...
September 25, 2014

I get paid to do what I enjoy... shopping! Just shop through Ebates and get paid!

Date of experience: September 24, 2014
Massachusetts
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Sometimes there is a delay in processing but apparently that is a function of the vendor reporting the transaction. Thank you so much for helping to update my transaction activity.

Date of experience: September 24, 2014
Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Very quick response to customer's request. I love ebates

Date of experience: September 23, 2014
Florida
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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I needed help with getting a coupon to work and Ebates responded quickly and with helpful information to my email request that allowed me to use the coupon. I appreciate the assistance and the quick response.

Date of experience: September 22, 2014
Colorado
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Alexis Rowald, was Great, she helped me get my account straightened out in no time at all,, very nice and uplifting... She is awesome!

Date of experience: September 22, 2014
New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
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A bonus rebate on something you would buy anyway? How can you lose? Plus I had a little problem with a rebate and customer service responded right away and was very helpful.
My suggestion is to install the ebates browser extension, that way you'll never miss a rebate on any site you go to.

Date of experience: September 22, 2014
Louisiana
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Rachael (whom I believe I've emailed with before) is truly a problem solver and she does it with a pleasant tone (not easy in the written word). If I were you, I would hang onto this one; if I owned a company I would want her working for me.

Date of experience: September 21, 2014
Oregon
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Awesome
September 22, 2014

Awesome. Quick respond. And they are very helpful. Love it.

Date of experience: September 21, 2014
Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I love getting cash back for my purchases. Evayes is the first site I check when I shop online. I like getting checks but I really like getting gift cards to places even more!

Date of experience: September 20, 2014
Arizona
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Re: Ebates: My experience with EBates customer service has been terrific! I have contacted them several times by phone for either clarifications or adjustments to my account with them and they have responded promptly and professionally. Great job Ebates customer service team!...(and especial kudos to Rachel for remedying my most recent concern!) Thanks to all...

Date of experience: September 20, 2014
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Quick response to issue
September 19, 2014

Quick response to issue. Satisfactory Solution. Minimized my effort to achieve resolution.

Date of experience: September 18, 2014
New York
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Ebates went out of its way to confirm my purchase. Even though I had the wrong store name. Simply amazing! I have been a member for a long time and would not shop online without Ebates!

Date of experience: September 18, 2014
Missouri
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I love ebates!
September 17, 2014

I love ebates! I only wish i had more money to spend through the site. The customer service response was quick and exactly what I needed.

Date of experience: September 17, 2014

From the business

Rakuten is the new Ebates! Rakuten is the premier Cash Back shopping site that pays you. Join today and start earning Cash Back at your favorite stores. How does it work? We pay members Cash Back when they shop at over 2,500 stores, plus find them the best deals and coupons. With over 12 million members and $1 billion in Cash Back paid out, Rakuten is the easiest and most rewarding way to shop. Become a member today and start shopping smarter. Follow us for the latest sales, member-exclusive offers and more.


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Founded in 1997
San Mateo, CA
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