9% cash back at Ebates for IHG
Mar 9, 2014, 11:50 am
#16
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC Gold, IHG Gold, Virgin FC Red
Posts: 626
Mar 10, 2014, 2:26 pm
#18
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 21
Marc
Mar 10, 2014, 2:40 pm
#19
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC Gold, IHG Gold, Virgin FC Red
Posts: 626
IHG is tracking fine with Ebates for me, with confirmed amounts showing 4/5 days after checkout. Have yet to have any money payout (they do it quarterly) but seems to be "so far so good".
I used to use Quidco, and that tracked with about 95% reliability.
I used to use Quidco, and that tracked with about 95% reliability.
Mar 18, 2014, 10:47 am
#20
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Los Angeles, California
Programs: IHG Diamond Elite, Hilton Diamond, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 3,531
As of this post, Ebates is up to 8.0% (was 4.5% last week), MrRebates is down to 5.0% (was 8.0% last week).
FatWallet.com is 6.5% (Holiday Inn, Intercontinental) and ShopAtHome.com 5.0%.
FatWallet.com is 6.5% (Holiday Inn, Intercontinental) and ShopAtHome.com 5.0%.
Mar 20, 2014, 12:53 am
#22
Join Date: Aug 2005
Programs: UA*G(1K), PC Diamond Amb, Marriott Titanium, Accor Platinum
Posts: 4,671
Mar 20, 2014, 1:59 am
#23
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Singapore
Programs: Marriott Titanium Elite, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 304
I had some trouble with eBates initially. The original booking with Holiday Inn didn't post but I raised it with the team and was credited the right amount almost immediately. Only thing with them is that they only pay out once every Quarter.
Mar 20, 2014, 3:04 am
#24
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: HEL
Programs: lots of shiny metal cards
Posts: 14,106
I had similar problems with a number of cashback sites, until I figured out the culprit.
In general, most cashback sites rely on (tracking?) cookies, so if you have some strict privacy setting/adblocker/etc they might interfere with the tracking process.
I normally use Firefox with rather strict settings, but for cashback (and cashback only!) I use a specially unarmed Opera, with all security settings off. Since then all cashback tracks automatically.
Could be any browser, but I've found this to be the easiest approach for me.
In general, most cashback sites rely on (tracking?) cookies, so if you have some strict privacy setting/adblocker/etc they might interfere with the tracking process.
I normally use Firefox with rather strict settings, but for cashback (and cashback only!) I use a specially unarmed Opera, with all security settings off. Since then all cashback tracks automatically.
Could be any browser, but I've found this to be the easiest approach for me.
Mar 20, 2014, 3:34 am
#25
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,973
with Ebates i have lots of reporting issues. It shows up in my click history, but the purchase is never recognized. I have to fight for them 70% of the time. I also use Fatwallet CB and those usually work without any issues. ebates takes at least 40 days from the stay to show up in your account IF everything works.
Mar 20, 2014, 6:18 am
#26
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: YYZ / FRA
Programs: IHG RA; Avis First
Posts: 1,444
That surely help a lot and when registering do you use a link? It looks like there is no coupon code.
Mar 20, 2014, 8:51 am
#27
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Los Angeles, California
Programs: IHG Diamond Elite, Hilton Diamond, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 3,531
with Ebates i have lots of reporting issues. It shows up in my click history, but the purchase is never recognized. I have to fight for them 70% of the time. I also use Fatwallet CB and those usually work without any issues. ebates takes at least 40 days from the stay to show up in your account IF everything works.
Mar 20, 2014, 9:42 am
#28
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan 75K, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 1,374
with Ebates i have lots of reporting issues. It shows up in my click history, but the purchase is never recognized. I have to fight for them 70% of the time. I also use Fatwallet CB and those usually work without any issues. ebates takes at least 40 days from the stay to show up in your account IF everything works.
I note the tracking ticket number and other information with my reservations on TripIt, so I know exactly what to file months down the road.