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A place to collaborate, share tricks, and join together as a team to earn rewards through the Ibotta App.


Inside this group you will find:
1. Other Ibotta members to build your team
2. Hints on ways to maximize your team bonus
3. Great advice from great people
4. Relaxed atmosphere to chat, have fun, and enjoy everything Ibotta.


Rules:
1. No referral link posts. Feel free to post yours in the sticky at the top. (Immediate ban if we catch you, we fell behind on this but are enforcing it again hardcore)
2. Don't try to cheat the system. There are plenty of tips and tricks to use while working within the rules. Get some of that good Karma.
3. If you have any ideas on how to improve this subreddit, make it more helpful, more friendly, or gain more subscribers please don't keep them to yourself!!
4. We want to keep the referral area welcoming for new members, therefore the automod has been configured to catch automatic posting/bots/etc. If the automod determines your posts are not genuine then you will be immediately banned.
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/r/ibotta

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Heads up for Stop & Shop members, cheap Rockstar energy drinks

There's a digital coupon on Rockstar Energy Drinks right now, 4 for $5, plus $0.75 back on each in Ibotta brings it down to 4 for $3 or $0.75 per can.

5 Comments
2024/12/17
21:44 UTC

19

Is this offer legit?

I got this in an email. I would like a free tote bag, but I’m also skeptical. Thank you.

22 Comments
2024/12/17
02:59 UTC

0

I don't understand this whole *thing*

First trip for Ibotta was 8 bottles of Mumms champagne and $200 other liquor dollars.

Only found out after I got back from picking it up from the Total Wine 30 miles away that online doesn't count, had to be a paper receipt.

I do a lot of credit card/bank account churning. I'm *reasonably* good at fine print. But ... like, there isn't any at Ibotta. Nothing is clear on what you actually need to do. There's nothing to click that gives you the rules.

Now I'm looking at the things I was going to have my husband pick up from the grocery store, and what, he's going to have to scan barcodes? While he's checking out? Or? Again, it doesn't explain.

None of this makes any sense.

Then I checked out Fetch -- we have a big family and do a LOT of shopping -- and they want my email password? Obviously I'm not that het up about privacy if I'm using Rakuten/Capital One and letting them follow me around the internet. But my EMAIL PASSWORD?

How about ARE YOU CRAZY?

16 Comments
2024/12/16
00:07 UTC

3

Ibotta showing purchase that’s not mine

I got an email from Ibotta to claim missing cash back from my Walmart purchase. I logged into my account and went to see what the item was and it wasn’t anything I recognized. I clicked view receipt and the whole receipt is not mine. It’s nothing that I purchased. Does anybody know how this would be linked to my account? I don’t see a charge for it on my bank account like somebody had stolen my card. Maybe if they put in a wrong phone number at the register would that show up on my Ibotta?

6 Comments
2024/12/14
22:47 UTC

40

Ibotta Care Team Doesn't Care

I was charged a maintenance fee for being "inactive" 2 days after I made a purchase. Ibotta refuses to refund.

Any suggestions?

41 Comments
2024/12/14
19:55 UTC

5

Free/Money Maker Crest toothpaste with Ibotta at *some* Giant stores in the DC, MD and VA area

If you live or work in the DC, MD and VA area, check your nearby Giant stores and Ibotta account for this deal:

A lot of Giant stores have certain Crest toothpastes marked way down, from $9.99 to $2.50-5.99. Use this link to check your local store: https://giantfood.com/product-search/Crest%20Pro-Health%20?searchRef=&semanticSearch=false Don't be dissuaded by any "Out Of Stock" label; my local store claimed that and I found several still on the shelf. Clip the $4 off one digital coupon, and then check your Ibotta account for $2 off Crest toothpaste.

I grabbed a tube of Crest Pro Health Gum Detoxify + Restore Whitening Toothpaste for $2.50 and got it free with a $3.50 money maker. Just make sure you purchase something else in your order so the money maker overflow goes towards your total, as Giant won't give you cash back in hand. I found these in the oral care aisle, not in the "scratch and dent" area with the clearance yellow barcodes on them. I don't think those altered, yellow-sticker barcodes will work with Ibotta offers. And a lot of these deals aren't labeled on the shelf in person, so make sure the price is correct for the exact flavor/size marked down via the app/website or the barcode scanner a lot of Giants have near the front of the store/down a random aisle.

I found this deal in the following zip codes, just to name a few: 22206, 20784, 20901, 20782, 20814, 20748, 22041, 20747, 20816, 22152, 20010, 22314, 22101, 20902, 22046, 20744, 20774, 20904, 22306, 22003, 22315, 20706, 20906, 20854, 22150, 22180, 22031, 20850, 20866, 20707, 22153, 20715, 20716, 20832, 22032, 20855, 22015, 20878, 20194, 21054, 22079, 20164, 22033, 20603, 20171, 21044, 21029, 20165, 20121, 21075, 21045, 21037, 21043, 20110, 22401, 22405, 22406, 22407, 22554, 22193, 22192

Happy hunting!

2 Comments
2024/12/13
23:23 UTC

4

Help with Walmart pickup order

I had a Walmart pickup order, which I did using my Walmart app. My Walmart app wasn’t linked to Ibotta yet. Can I somehow get cash back from my purchase? I purchased several items that are eligible for cash back, so I’m hoping I somehow can. Thanks!

7 Comments
2024/12/13
18:08 UTC

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We deactivated your account for violating Ibotta's Terms of Use.

We reviewed your account, and it appears our automated system flagged your account for review based on one of the following reasons: Ibotta Saver data, shopping behavior, payment activity, or account audits. Based on our analysis, we have decided to permanently deactivate your account.
 
Per Section 17 of Ibotta's Terms of Use, "If you engage in Prohibited Conduct or otherwise violate any Terms, you agree that your permission to use the Services will automatically terminate and any rights you have to the Rewards in your account will terminate and you will no longer be eligible to receive a distribution of such Rewards."
 
Our full Terms of Use can be found here: https://legal.ibotta.com/policies?name=ibotta-terms-of-use
 
Due to the nature of our business, we reserve the right to suspend accounts if an Ibotta Saver violates any section of Ibotta’s Terms of Use.
 
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Account Review Team

7 Comments
2024/12/12
20:44 UTC

3

Walmart online cashback

How much time does it take for walmart pickup orders to appear on the app? I placed a pickup order with the offers activated but nothing on the app yet

1 Comment
2024/12/11
06:50 UTC

7

Bonus not tracking purchases

Anyone having the same issue where purchases aren’t being tracked? My midweek bonus ends tomorrow and still showing 0 purchases towards it

21 Comments
2024/12/11
01:45 UTC

1

Anyone know what time the gift card limit of 250/day resets?

4 Comments
2024/12/08
02:39 UTC

19

Frustrated with not receiving bonus

Got a weekend bonus offer. Shopped on the 5th at 5pm. Uploaded receipt when I got home. The system changed the date to the 4th. Communication from support is kind but absurd. First told not everyone gets a bonus offer. Sent a screenshot that i received one. 2nd says I'm not eligible because of the date. I send a screenshot of the receipt that was uploaded with an eligible date. 3rd email is literally a we know this is frustrating thanks for the feedback. Then dead silence. Ridiculous

15 Comments
2024/12/07
23:43 UTC

0

Error cash out

It’s been 7 days I earned $20 I’ve linked bank Why can I not cash out any which way Customer service sucks

4 Comments
2024/12/04
03:17 UTC

5

AARP cash back. I renewed a couple days ago and my Ibotta account does not reflect the $21

I used the link through Ibotta to renew AARP yesterday. I am a novice at Ibotta and searched the subreddit to see if this had been asked.

I selected 5 years and paid but I don’t see the cash back in my Ibotta balance. I have received emails from AARP that I am renewed.

Any info or advice?

6 Comments
2024/12/03
22:41 UTC

4

Issues with CVS linking

Hi! I’ve been trying to link my CVS account but I haven’t received any email to confirm. Has this happened to anybody before? I contacted support, so I’m hoping to get a solution soon.

On the other hand, I have a question. Once I link my account, will purchases made online count towards the $5 bonus or does it only apply to in-store purchases?

13 Comments
2024/12/03
04:59 UTC

6

Pay with a gift card - petsmart

I have a question hoping someone can answer - I see that the 20% back at petsmart is not eligible if you BUY gift cards … but my question is can I PAY using a gift card and be eligible for the 20% back ?

Thanks in advance

6 Comments
2024/12/02
18:49 UTC

15

“Ghost” deals?

At least for Walmart. Anyone else have this issue where you can search and select an offer to redeem, but then it doesn’t show up in the offer list, despite being selected when you search the offer again? Very annoying.

5 Comments
2024/12/02
18:28 UTC

12

Chicago Targets Twix and Snickers - $1.75 CB

3 Comments
2024/12/02
12:15 UTC

4

This may be a stupid question…

I am working on the weekend bonus. The Christmas bonus is listed but is sitting at zero percent. Is this because my weekend bonus is still ongoing? And the Christmas one will be available after midnight tonight when the weekend bonus ends? Thank you in advance.

6 Comments
2024/12/02
02:56 UTC

33

Are you joking

The new bonus for Christmas / December. $35 for 109 offers.

100 Comments
2024/12/01
15:52 UTC

2

Super One Foods receipt problems

I've been having problems with Super One Foods receipts pretty much since I signed up with Ibotta over two years ago. The app has you scan the receipt barcode, and my offers are almost NEVER captured this way. I can count all the times it's worked on one hand.

I've contacted support so many times, and the responses always boil down to these three:

  1. I'm told I need to create a loyalty account with Super One Foods to redeem offers (this is not a thing that they do and isn't an option).

  2. I'm told I screwed up my stores by selecting Super One Foods (a chain in northern MN, WI, and the UP of Michigan) and should have selected Super 1 Foods instead. There are no Super 1 stores anywhere near here.

  3. I'm told I should have uploaded the full receipt instead - this is not an option in the app. It will only accept the receipt bar code.

Any other northlanders here who figured out how to make this work?! I live in a small town and my only other real option is Walmart. Don't get me wrong, using the app with my Walmart account is a snap and I just got my Cranberry Crawl bonus today. Still - I like a little variety when shopping!

0 Comments
2024/12/01
03:22 UTC

2

dollar general rebate isn’t showing up

i just used coupons at dollar general for the first time today, and from my understanding to use ibotta at dollar general you just enter your phone number to the linked dg account and the offers will be redeemed automatically. it’s been hours since i went to the store, and nothing has changed in my ibotta app. i clipped the offer i wanted to use beforehand in ibotta, and i even scanned the barcode of the item to be sure it was eligible. does it just take awhile for it to appear or did i do something wrong?

2 Comments
2024/12/01
00:04 UTC

19

Thanksgiving Ibotta Offer Disappeared

I saw a few freebies for Thanksgiving a few weeks ago (they were blurred as you couldn't click on it until Thanksgiving). I noticed they disappeared a few days ago, but now that it's actually Thanksgiving, I don't see them anywhere. I don't even have any free offers on my "free" section...only BOGO or 50% off offers. Did anyone else endure the same problem?

13 Comments
2024/11/28
20:13 UTC

4

Offers I Previously Clicked On Show as Not Clicked On, Frustrated with wait times

Hi, there are lots of Ibotta offers that I choose/activate that when I come back later show as unchecked. But when I click/open the offer it shows as checked. I tend to activate all offers at the stores I shop at so it's frustrating and time consuming to have to choose the same offers over and over again, plus I have to wait a minute before it will allow me to add more offers.

I have no way of knowing if an offer which shows as unchecked is actually checked unless I open up that offer. But doing that is more time consuming than just checking every offer.

2 Comments
2024/11/28
14:04 UTC

0

New program alert

Anyone get this notification in the app? I got it but accidentally exited out of it so I’d like to know what it said.

8 Comments
2024/11/27
01:21 UTC

19

SunSip 20 cents

Whole Foods is selling SunSip for $1.20 each and with the $1 rebate you pay 20 cents for a can. My husband likes this drink so it’s a good buy.

2 Comments
2024/11/26
21:21 UTC

35

ibotta sam club online free after offer

I just got a push notification about these

Looks like as long as you order these online, you will get the cash back for the full price of those items. Can anyone confirm 👀 asking because the notification also mentioned “$100 thanksgiving meal and get a freebie for your feast” not sure if $100 have anything to do with this

27 Comments
2024/11/25
21:28 UTC

5

49¢ Pancake Mix at Giant

House Autry brand pancake mix is on sale for $2.99 this week at Giant. After this $2.50 off rebate, a box of pancake mix is only 49¢, with a limit of 3.

0 Comments
2024/11/25
18:10 UTC

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