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Rakuten Overview

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  • Rakuten has 1.6 star rating based on 328 customer reviews. Consumers are mostly dissatisfied.

  • 20% of users would likely recommend Rakuten to a friend or colleague.

  • Rating Distribution
  • Pros: Cash back, Variety of retailers with cashback offers, Bonus money for shopping online.
    Cons: Poor customer service, Horrible customer service, Impossible to get a hold of.

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Devere Tgx
map-marker Alpharetta, Georgia

Never get paid

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I earn the cash back and then I never get paid. The payout day comes and goes and I never receive my check.

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ELLEN S Egq

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False promises

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I just learned that my substantial weekly online grocery orders are not being credited for cash back at Rakuten. They say it is because my store uses Instacart, but it does not.

I have tried to rectify this on their supposed help web page, to no avail. There is nowhere on their site to explain the problem, and their customer service phone number now says they do not resolve any inquiries by phone.

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Pros:
  • Percent of cash-back on purchases from participating stores
Cons:
  • It is impossible to get in touch with any live person if problems

Preferred solution: I would like to get my 1.5% cash back on orders submitted but not received.

User's recommendation: Don't bother with them.

Anonymous
map-marker Easton, Pennsylvania

Issue

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Yes please I want to connect again because my issue didn't solve yet.

So if you connect then I have solve my issue.

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Isaac B Htk

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| map-marker Queens, New York

Consumer Fraud Rakuten

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Rakuten advertised 2X in-store at Raymour & Flanigan. As such, before making my purchase, I linked my AMEX card with my Rakuten account.

The purchase was over $5,000; however, there are no pending points. I am seeking a resolution; otherwise, I will file a consumer fraud claim with the New Jersey Attorney General's office.

User's recommendation: stay away.

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Loss:
$80

Preferred solution: Apology

User's recommendation: Delete your account and do not do business with this company

Janice B Yfi

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Missing money

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I have been sending messages through the app. I get no response.

You can't reach anyone by phone. I referred a family member; they made an account and have made purchases, and neither one of us got our $50 from the referral!

Very aggravating! Don't lie - if you aren't going to pay people for referrals, don't offer it!

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Loss:
$50
Pros:
  • Earn extra cash while shopping
Cons:
  • No response
  • No customer service

Preferred solution: my $50 referral for referring someone

Leonda Tfz

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Very difficult to get help

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I was supposed to receive $220.29 on a gift card for Amazon for my bonus instead of a check . They no longer accept Rakuten.

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Resolved
IHSAN EREN E

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Resolved: Rakuten nike cash

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Normally I had 10% cash back, but they sent me 2% cash. This is a problem.

Please update my account. I called you, but I couldn't connect.

Please contact me.

ihsanerben@***.com

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Loss:
$8
Pros:
  • Goot but there is porblem
Cons:
  • Wrong cash

Preferred solution: Price reduction

Hannah S Bxm

The Rakitin app is more complicated than necessary. I was attempting to get points for an order I did at chewy.com. The subtitle was $14.99 and invoice sign

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After using the chat, nothing happened to resolve my chewy.com transaction and it did not get put into their system. I then found his consumer.com.

And their customer service phone number and to no surprise at all they said they were unable to help me at this time and it was a pre-recorded message. They also provided no time frame in which they could help.

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User's recommendation: Be careful if a webpage for a company redirect you to an app because you may get screwed like me.

Gary A Qdn

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| map-marker Darien, Connecticut

Missing check

On August 29, 2025 I did not receive my big fat check. It states that an error occurred and I must contact Rakuten. But how do I contact someone to get help??!!!

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Loss:
$8

Preferred solution: Full refund

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You can reach out to the Rakuten Help Center here: https://***/help

Breylin Exh

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| map-marker Gastonia, North Carolina

No customer service

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Impossible to get in touch with anyone. I made a mistake entering my email address when creating my account. Because of this, I am unable to make any changes to my account (because I would have to verify changes through my email) or redeem my cash back rewards.

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Shaela Gjm

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Expired check

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For whatever reason it was delivered late. And now I cannot cash it. my bank returned the check and now I am short of $26.69.

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User's recommendation: Not sure.

Shaffi S
map-marker Atlanta, Georgia

No proper customer service

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I have placed an order through Rakuten for which I didn't receive any information. Neither the order details nor the tracking ID.

I have sent many messages to the help center regarding this, but no response. It's been 10 days with no response at all.

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Loss:
$60

Preferred solution: Deliver product or service ordered

Laysha Ngy
map-marker Renton, Washington

Cash back issues

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There is no way to contact them via phone or get your questions answered. Sometimes it works great, other times they make promises that are never delivered - so it is absolutely false advertising!

You have to check your accounts closely and keep an eye on things. Frustrating.

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User's recommendation: Proceed with caution

Nephi Hay

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| map-marker Berkeley, California

Free 49er Sweatshirt if you purchase 75.00 or more.

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There is no number provided for customer service to inquire. I spent 159.00 on a 49er jersey and tried to get the free 49er promo sweatshirt and never got the email to place my size. I contacted Fanatics as they were tied into the promo who told me to contact Rakuten to no avail.

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Guillermo V Reu

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Pending rewards

I have no complaints, I just have a question. How long do we wait for pending rewards to become available?

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Cherie W Lka

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Disappointed

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I was disappointed that no one from the company contacted. I guess Rakuten doesn't care about their customers it's business as usual for the company it's a machine.

It's bad customer service when you do not care about the people who keep your business going.

I sent my itinerary like Rakuten requested with no reply. I give Rakuten a zero rating.

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Summary

Rakuten.com is an ecommerce marketplace. The company was founded by Scott Blum in September 1997. Its headquarters is based in Aliso Viejo, California, United States. Rakuten.com is a subsidiary of Rakuten, Inc. The company offers the following products: computers, electronics, fashion, video games, and pet supplies. It has Rakuten Super Points program. There is an affiliate program with commission for every sale. Rakuten.com ships their products worldwide. Free delivery option is possible. The company accepts returns within 14 calendar days of the invoice date. Available payment options are Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Customers can also use PayPal service. Order status can be tracked in personal profile on the company website.

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Rakuten is ranked 134 out of 508 in Gift Cards, Rewards and Cashbacks category

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