eBates/Rakuten: 15% Cash Back/15x MR

Some people were targeted for 20%. Subject line is ‘Unlocked: EXCLUSIVE 20% Cash Back for XXXXXX’

The Offer

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Our Verdict

As always, use something like cashbackmonitor to see what other portals are offering (you can also see what historical rates are like). If you don’t already have an eBates/Rakuten account then I’d appreciate you using my link here, you can also convert existing accounts into an account that earns American Express Membership Rewards points. Referral bonus is currently $30/3,000 points.

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J (@guest_975079)
May 8, 2020 10:03

First time using Rakuten. I placed an order on Kiehl’s ($109) through Rakuten’s portal. It was displayed in “store strips” but there is no specific tracking that records my spending $109. Is this normal? How do I know that my purchase has been properly tracked? Thanks!

PAUL S.
PAUL S. (@guest_972248)
May 5, 2020 00:57

I just spent 7K between Dell and Staples. All purchases are showing pending. As long as they get tracked, I have faith EBates will pay me correctly.

potatoslayer
potatoslayer (@guest_971407)
May 4, 2020 12:11

Ugh. Bought a new computer the day before this started

KEEEPING IT SIMPLE
KEEEPING IT SIMPLE (@guest_971397)
May 4, 2020 11:59

I find ebay and Rakuten HASSLES

KEEPING IT SIMPLE
KEEPING IT SIMPLE (@guest_971399)
May 4, 2020 12:00

I meant PayPal and Rakuten HASSLES

KEEPING IT SIMPLE
KEEPING IT SIMPLE (@guest_971400)
May 4, 2020 12:01

Sorry ebay

Fathiss
Fathiss (@guest_971231)
May 4, 2020 06:18

“ Ebates/Rakuten is offering up to 15% cash back (can be converted to 10x Membership Rewards)”

Why only 10x MR conversion and not the full 15%. Isn’t the conversion 1 for 1?

Joseph N.
Joseph N. (@guest_971191)
May 4, 2020 01:55

I won’t get fooled again. Too many times lately I’ve had Rakuten burn me when they ran these flash bonuses. Looking at the comments around the internet I am far from the only one. Lately Rakuten is getting a reputation for not paying out all that is owed. I will use any other cash back site now before Rakuten.

dantehu
dantehu (@guest_971118)
May 3, 2020 22:54

SOME WERE TARGETED FOR 20% 1 DAY ONLY
email titled “Unlocked: EXCLUSIVE 20% Cash Back for XXXXXX”

Dwight Shrute
Dwight Shrute (@guest_971102)
May 3, 2020 22:28

Time to use my amex $50 off benefit with saks fifth

Drivesabrowntruck
Drivesabrowntruck (@guest_971099)
May 3, 2020 22:23

Saks is at 10% for easy reference.

K.M.
K.M. (@guest_971123)
May 3, 2020 23:08

Hey I was thinking the same thing! Also, if you sign up for the emails then you get 10% off.

Matthew
Matthew (@guest_971040)
May 3, 2020 20:55

Dang. Spent $125 at Dell yesterday at 2%, now 8%

TW
TW (@guest_971048)
May 3, 2020 21:11

Fuuuu Dell showing 10% for me, just did the purchase for the Amex Bus Plus stack yesterday but only got 2% for Rakuten. Should’ve waited, sometimes you’re a day early and it sucks.