Overview
Bridge Money
Rakuten
About
Bridge Money is a mobile rewards platform where members can earn automatic cashback on all of their purchases + get paid to share transaction data, take surveys, watch ads, refer friends, and more. Founded in 2019, the platform claims to have already paid out over $500k to members. Learn more.
About
Rakuten (previously Ebates) is a mobile rewards platform where members can earn cashback on online and in-store purchases, save money with coupons, and find deals. Founded in 1998, Rakuten has partnered with over 3,500 stores and is one of the most well-known cashback platforms on the web. Learn more.
Status
Active, LegitStatus
Active, LegitTrust Rating
Trust Rating
Helps You
Make Money Save MoneyHelps You
Make Money Save MoneyBest For
Bridge Money is for anyone looking to earn a little extra money for the things they already do. With easy automatic cashback and other earning opportunities within the platform, it won't make you rich, but it can help push your finances forward with little effort.
Best For
Rakuten is for anyone looking to save some extra money on their shopping trips. It's not going to eliminate your bills completely, but it can get you a little bit of money back or find you a nice coupon code for some extra savings.
Age Requirement
13 years oldAge Requirement
18 years oldSupported Locations
Shared by Bridge Money and Rakuten:
United StatesUnique to Bridge Money:
NoneUnique to Rakuten:
Canada, France, Germany, Japan, SpainSupported Languages
Shared by Bridge Money and Rakuten:
EnglishUnique to Bridge Money:
NoneUnique to Rakuten:
Deutsch, Español, Français, 日本語Supported Devices
Shared by Bridge Money and Rakuten:
Android Phone, iPhoneUnique to Bridge Money:
NoneUnique to Rakuten:
Android Tablet, Computer Browser, iPad, Smartphone Browser, Tablet BrowserOpportunities
Compare the opportunities on Bridge Money vs the ones on Rakuten.
Shared By Bridge Money And Rakuten:
Cashback In-Store Savings Online Shopping Savings Refer-a-FriendUnique To Bridge Money:
Ad Watching Daily Check-in Rewards Financial Data Sharing Gaming Offer Completion Market Research ParticipationUnique To Rakuten:
Promo Code Savings Travel Booking SavingsSummary
Bridge Money has 11 total opportunities while Rakuten has 6
Bridge Money has 5 more opportunities than Rakuten
Earner/Saver Comparison: Bridge Money vs Rakuten
Which platform is better for earning/saving money? Bridge Money or Rakuten? Compare earner and saver-related features and attributes below.
Bridge Money
Rakuten
About
Bridge Money members can earn coins by making purchases on a linked credit/debit card, sharing transaction data, answering surveys, watching ads, referring friends, and more. 1 Bridge coin = $0.01. After accumulating $4 (~400 Coins), coins can be cashed out via direct deposit to a bank account.
About
Rakuten members can earn cashback shopping online and in-store, save money with coupons, and earn money by referring new members. After accumulating at least $5.01, earnings can be cashed out via PayPal or check.
Type of Income
Active Passive Portfolio Semi-PassiveType of Income
Active Semi-PassiveCommissions/Fees
N/ACommissions/Fees
N/AMinimum Payout
$4Minimum Payout
$5.01Payout Options
Shared by Bridge Money and Rakuten:
NoneUnique to Bridge Money:
Direct DepositUnique to Rakuten:
Charity Donations Check PayPalPayout Speed
0-4 daysPayout Speed
45-137 daysEditorial Ratings
Editorial Ratings
User Ratings
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User Ratings
Based on 3 reviews from Rakuten Members. 100% of reviewers said they would recommend the platform to others.
Pros
- Opportunities for semi-passive and fully passive income. You most likely won't earn a lot of money from the app but it can be quite low-effort.
- The app is well-designed visually.
Pros
- Has a wide range of cashback offers across thousands of stores.
- Has a generous referral program.
- Offers a welcome bonus worth $10-$30 if you meet the terms.
Cons
- Members have reported glitches and inconsistencies with the app related to signing up, linking accounts, and cashing out.
- Some may be uncomfortable linking their credit/debit card accounts and/or sharing financial data.
Cons
- Has a quarterly payment schedule which is quite slow.
- Only two payout options (Check and PayPal).
- Sometimes cashback purchases won't be tracked and credited properly.
Hourly Earning/Saving Stats
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Hourly Earning/Saving Stats
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Monthly Earning/Saving Stats
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Monthly Earning/Saving Stats
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