【2021.2 Update】Extrabux is offering a special perk for our readers: all readers can use a promo code to get three months of VIP membership and enjoy higher cashback rates. New users who sign up right now can also take advantage of a $20 sign-up bonus. The redemption and registration links are below.

  • 3-month VIP redemption link (use promo code USCC101, and remember to select United States as your country for it to work)
  • Extrabux sign-up link (new users can earn $20 for signing up; see the article below for requirements)

Overall, the key features are that it has merchants with super-high cashback every day, daily check-in prize drawings, and monthly rewards. I also contacted customer service, and the response was very fast. I also had some interaction with their internal team, and they seemed quite professional. Cashing out works similarly to TopCashback: once the cashback posts, you can withdraw it without having to wait.

About Extrabux

Extrabux (North America Cashback) is a cashback portal founded in 2006. It currently has more than 10000+ merchant partners and offers up to 30% cashback. In 2014, cashback giant Ebates (now called Rakuten) announced its acquisition of Extrabux, and then appointed the two operators to Ebates.cn to lead expansion in the China market, mainly focused on cross-border online shopping. In 2017, Ebates sold both ebates.cn and extrabux. Extrabux is now operated by an independent company, and you can still see many Chinese-oriented elements and services designed for Chinese users.

I went through the whole website, and overall it is fairly similar to other cashback portals. One distinguishing feature is that it has some functions geared toward Chinese users, such as WeChat as a payment method, deal content that Chinese users may like, and higher cashback rates at merchants popular with Chinese shoppers. In addition, its cashback boost feature and VIP membership, which can directly increase cashback rates across all merchants, are fairly interesting. Students can claim a VIP card directly, which is a nice perk.

Sign-Up and Sign-Up Bonus

Right now, if you sign up for Extrabux through a referral link, you can earn a total of $20 in sign-up bonuses. By making purchases of 25/50/75/100 through the Extrabux cashback portal, you can earn $5 for each one.

After registering, you will see the tasks loaded into your account. You need to make at least four purchases that each meet the required spending threshold in order to receive the full $5*4. But if you already plan to use extrabux anyway, the number of transactions may not matter much.

Basic Features

Earning Cashback

Just search in the Extrabux search bar for the store where you want to shop. For example, if you search for Macy's, you can see Macy's merchant page and which items are eligible for cashback. Enter Macy's official site through Shop Now and complete your purchase, and that order should earn cashback.

Click Tracking

After you click through from Extrabux to another merchant, the click record will appear in Click History. If the cashback does not track properly, you can use that tracked click when submitting a claim and manually add the order.

Withdrawing Cashback

As long as the cashback in your account exceeds a certain amount, you can request a withdrawal. The minimum varies slightly by withdrawal method. For example, with Visa, you can transfer the money to a Visa debit card or credit card, and with ACH, you can transfer it to a checking or saving account; both start at a $10 minimum. WeChat Pay in RMB starts at 100RMB. It even supports Hong Kong checks and wire transfers, so anyone who needs those options can take a look.

Special Features

Merchants Suitable for Chinese Users

After registering, you can switch to the Chinese-language page to browse merchants that may be especially useful for Chinese users. For example, merchants that ship directly to China can be quite helpful if you want to send items back home.

Super Cashback

Extrabux offers Super Cashback for certain merchants, which is higher than the standard cashback rate.

Another example is the then-recent Visible unlocked iPhone 12 (Pro) purchase promotion, which offered 15% cashback, the highest among Shopping Portals at the time. See:

You can use cashback boost to activate this extra cashback, and once activated, you can enjoy a higher rate.

You can also buy a VIP card worth $199 to activate the Super Cashback above. Or, if you spend more than $1,000 during a promotional period, you can also activate the VIP card.

Free VIP Card for Students

If you are a student, you can get this VIP membership free for one year. Just go to User Settings - Student Benefits and fill in the required information to activate it.

Referral Bonus

If you refer a friend to sign up for Extrabux, that person can earn a $20 sign-up bonus. The referrer reward has two parts: you can earn a $5 bonus for referring someone, and you can also get 5% of the referred user's cashback. If you have friends who do purchasing/reselling, referring them to Extrabux could earn you quite a bit of cashback as well.

Summary

Overall, the key features are that it has merchants with super-high cashback every day, daily check-in prize drawings, and monthly rewards. I also contacted customer service, and the response was very fast. I also had some interaction with their internal team, and they seemed quite professional. Cashing out works similarly to TopCashback: once the cashback posts, you can withdraw it without having to wait.

Sign-Up Link

If you are interested in other cashback portals, you can check out the comparison table below.

Comparison and Reviews of U.S. Cashback Sites

Cashback Site Sign-Up Bonus Quick Take
Rakuten $20-$40 sign-up bonus Great customer service, reliable tracking, and in-store cashback; payouts take longer
Rebatesme $20-$40 sign-up bonus Chinese interface available, many payout options, and high cashback rates on beauty purchases
Topcashback Up to $20 bonus Fast tracking, quick payouts, highest-rate guarantee, and frequent promotions; customer service is average
ShopBack $20 sign-up bonus Offers cashback at Amazon, easy browser extension cashback, and very high rates at some merchants
GoCashBack $5 sign-up bonus Chinese interface available, gift card payout option, and exclusive discounts
Extrabux $20 sign-up bonus Chinese interface available, WeChat withdrawal option, and students get a VIP card
Mr. Rebates $5 sign-up bonus Accurate tracking and good customer service
SimplyBestCoupons $5 sign-up bonus Good for niche stores and has strong promo codes
Befrugal $10-$20 sign-up bonus Good customer service and fast payouts