Both Ebates and Topcashback has over 1000+ users every month and pack features that makes their users stick to them. Though both cashback websites do the same primary thing; offer cashback for every sale made, they still offer features that makes them unique in their operations. Features like cash bonus, commission rate, referrals, payment, etc sets them apart.
EbatesEbates, now known as Rakuten, is one of the oldest and most popular cashback websites. Founded in 1998 in the United States of America, Ebates has held relationships with over 1,800 merchants and popular retailers in the market.
Ebates vs TopCashback: Who Wins?
RegistrationBoth Ebates and Topcashback have easy registration processes. But when we talk about registration bonuses, Topcashback does not offer any to its users. On the other hand, Ebates gift its users $10 upon registration. Winner: EbatesReferralsEbates offers a 3-person referral program where they pay $75 for 3 referrals you make. And you also get a $25 bonus when your referral makes a purchase. For Topcashback, you will get $10 for each referral you make. There is also no news if you have a bonus when your referrals make purchases. Winner: EbatesPurchasingEbates and Topcashback offer various ways to shop and earn your cashback. Bothm cashback website offers their website platform for shopping and their mobile apps. Also, they let you shop directly on any of their supported merchant e-commerce stores and get cash back using their web browser extension. Winner: TieCommissionFor Ebates, they offer you a portion of the total commission they earn when you shop through their affiliate links. Their commission rates range from 1 percent up to 30 percent. Once in a while, Ebates offers shoppers the opportunity to get double cashback. On the other hand, Topcashback offers 100 percent of the commission they made as you shop from their affiliate links. This means that they make nothing from affiliating withmerchants and retailers. They make their money from ads and other sources. Winner: TopcashbackCouponsBoth Topcashback and Ebates offer shoppers tons of coupons to shop with.
Winner: Tie
PaymentBoth platforms offer various ways of payment but Topcashback manages to beat Ebates by letting you make direct payments to your bank account. Unlike Ebates which lets you withdraw money once every 3 months and only if you have earned above $5. 09, Topcashback lets you withdraw money anytime you need it and places no limits on how much can be withdrawn. Winner: TopcashbackEbates Pros● There is a signup bonus of $10 for all new members● Availability of referral bonuses● Some stores offer double cashback● Plenty of e-commerce stores to shop from
Ebates Cons● Lacking some of the big and popular e-commerce stores● Payment is quarterly
Topcashback Pros● They offer a 100 percent cashback commission● Availability of referral bonuses on each referral● Plenty of e-commerce stores to shop from● No withdrawal limit
Topcashback Cons● No in-store cashback options● No bonus on registration
