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I've had mixed results with Rakuten and gift cards at shopDisney. Just two weeks ago, I made one click through Rakuten, then immediately made two separate purchases of $50 gift cards. One of the purchases tracked, the other did not. I don't know which one tracked.
 


Before I spend $900 on Disney gift cards to apply to a January room-only reservation, what happens if you have to cancel your trip? I don't plan on it, but life happens sometimes. Do they issue new gift cards? Or do I hang onto the used ones?
I always hang on to the used ones until my purchase is complete.
 
I placed an order for a t-shirt and a physical gift card, and only the t-shirt is tracking on Rakuten.

Maybe only works if you purchase GC on it's own.

I've had mixed results with Rakuten and gift cards at shopDisney. Just two weeks ago, I made one click through Rakuten, then immediately made two separate purchases of $50 gift cards. One of the purchases tracked, the other did not. I don't know which one tracked.

My experiences with cashback tracking sites are usually you have to make separate click through for each order.
 
Maybe only works if you purchase GC on it's own.



My experiences with cashback tracking sites are usually you have to make separate click through for each order.
Could be, I'll try again with one by itself and see what happens, although I've never had a GC track through Rakuten. I'll still get 5% for paying with paypal so not a total wash.
 


I have successfully received cash back on my physical gift card. I will et you know how the eGift Card works out!

11/25/21shopDisney*******$100.00$15.00

update.... the transaction is now tracking for the full amount.




Does tracked amount = you will 100% get the tracked amount of cashback? I had experience on other sites where they show full tracked but comes off after a few days because not eligible.
 
Does tracked amount = you will 100% get the tracked amount of cashback? I had experience on other sites where they show full tracked but comes off after a few days because not eligible.
I've been using Rakuten since its origins as Ebates in the early 2000's and while they always 'reserve the right' to revoke a tracked amount, I have not had an instance where they have reverted my cashback. I have however had items that did not track suddenly appear weeks later! So I'd say its a very high probability if it tracks you will receive the amount stated.
 
I've been using Rakuten since its origins as Ebates in the early 2000's and while they always 'reserve the right' to revoke a tracked amount, I have not had an instance where they have reverted my cashback. I have however had items that did not track suddenly appear weeks later! So I'd say its a very high probability if it tracks you will receive the amount stated.

Thanks, i'll pull the trigger on the physical card and see how it goes!
 
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Bought $250 on ShopDisney thru Rakuten, just tracked for $7.50, or 15% of $50 of the purchase. I always buy $25 gift cards, so maybe two of them tracked as valid purchases? I’ve had similar things happen in the past, which I find kind of odd because it feels like if they’re looking for GCs they should just catch it all and it should be all or nothing. My uneducated guess is that I’m buying different “styles” of Gift Cards and they are meant to stop gift cards but some don’t get caught as gift cards.
 
I've got a tale of caution regarding Visa gift cards, related to the Sam's deal. My order wouldn't go through.
ETA - I spoke with fraud specialist at Mygiftcardmall. I registered my Visa gift cards on their website as soon as I got home from purchasing them. Because they were registered to my name, address, and zip code, the charges on the account are pending, and money has not been released yet. The fraud specialist thought there was a good chance that the money won't be released, which will make the process much easier. They will just send me a new card with the balance attached. Definitely take the time to register your Visa and Mastercard gift cards.

This is sounding very promising!
 
Sam's DP & More: UPDATE
  • Black Friday Disney eGift Cards began promptly at 12:01 am EST on 11/25/21 and sold out quickly.
    • Limit 2 per account was enforced.
    • Stacked with Dosh and cb websites Rakuten / RMN - payout unknown.
    • Start Post #5269
Thanks everyone for posting! I would greatly appreciate a follow up on your final payouts. Also note, not a single DISer reported a cancellation. :thumbsup2
 

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