Wait, what happened to Ebates?
Nothing bad — Ebates simply changed its name. Rakuten (the Japanese e-commerce company that owned Ebates) rebranded it as Rakuten Rewards in 2019 to bring it under the parent company’s name worldwide. Same cash-back service, same idea, new name and app. If you signed up for Ebates years ago, your account and cash-back history carried over to Rakuten — nothing was lost.
We’re keeping “Ebates referral code” as this page’s focus because that’s still what a lot of people search for, even though the actual sign-up link now takes you to rakuten.com.
Rakuten Rewards gives you cash back on everyday online shopping. You start your shopping trip through the Rakuten site, app, or browser extension, Rakuten gets a referral commission from the store, and it passes a cut of that back to you as Cash Back — deposited quarterly by check or PayPal, or instantly to some payment methods.
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How to use the Ebates/Rakuten referral link
Click this referral link — it takes you straight to Rakuten’s sign-up page with the bonus already attached.
Create your account (you’ll need to be a U.S. resident, 50 states or D.C.).
Applied automatically through our link — no code needed.
Shop at any participating store through Rakuten’s link, app, or browser extension.
Spend $50 or more (across one or more qualifying orders) within your first 90 days to unlock the $50 bonus, on top of whatever Cash Back you earn from the purchase itself.
Once you’re a member, Rakuten gives you your own referral link to share — click here to get started and find yours under the “Refer a Friend” section of your account. Rakuten’s own FAQ notes that referral bonus amounts change from time to time and that whatever offer is live on your sign-up day is the one that applies to you, so treat the $50/$50 figure above as accurate at last check rather than locked in forever.
What Rakuten (Ebates) Rewards actually does
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ebates still a real company?
Not under that name — it’s Rakuten Rewards now. Same service, new branding since 2019.
Do I need an “Ebates code,” or just the link?
Just the link — Rakuten’s referral program works through a personal link, not a text code you type in.
How much do I get for signing up?
At last check, $50 after you spend $50 within 90 days of joining. Rakuten says bonus amounts can change, so confirm the number shown when you actually click through.
How does Rakuten pay out Cash Back?
By check or PayPal on a quarterly Big Fat Check cycle, though some purchases can qualify for faster payout options. Cash Back typically takes a few weeks to confirm after a qualifying purchase.
No code to type.
The link is the deal at Ebates.
$50 Bonus — applied automatically through our Ebates link.
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