American Eagle Cashback: Every Portal's Rate, Compared

American Eagle cashback FAQ

Which portal pays the most for American Eagle cashback right now?

BeFrugal, at 9%. That's the rate a returning shopper gets, which is how the table ranks: an "up to" ceiling or a new-customer rate never takes this spot over a lower rate everyone gets.

How long does American Eagle cashback take to pay out?

On a click-through portal there are two waits, one after the other: the portal has to confirm the order with American Eagle, which mostly tracks American Eagle's return window, and then the confirmed balance has to be paid out, which is the portal's own rule. Buying American Eagle's gift card through a portal skips the first wait: that cashback is paid when the card is bought.

• BeFrugal: Verified cash back sits in the account for 30 to 90 days, set by the retailer's return policy and its payment cycle with BeFrugal. Store pages say cash back is typically available for payment 15 to 60 days after purchase. Payout: On request. Most payouts are sent on the next business day after the request.
• Fluz: Instant. The cashback lands in the Fluz balance when the gift card is bought. Payout: On request; 2 to 7 business days. Fluz charges no fee, but passes on any transfer fee it's charged.
• Extrabux: Usually tracked within 1 to 7 days of purchase, then held through a 90-day window for returns or cancellations at most stores before it becomes available. Payout: On request. Requests are processed within 3 business days; PayPal and eGift cards typically land within 24 to 48 hours after that, ACH takes about 5 business days, and a check 1 to 2 weeks by post.
• Rakuten: 3 to 14 weeks for online and in-store purchases; 45 to 120 days for travel. Payout: Every three months: February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15.
• TopCashback: No fixed window. Cash back goes pending, then confirmed once the retailer reviews the order, then payable once the retailer's network is invoiced. TopCashback prints an estimated payout speed on each merchant's page. Payout: On request, once the cash back is payable. Adding bank, PayPal or Venmo details puts a 72-hour hold on the account first.
• Mr. Rebates: Rebates post to Pending within 1 to 3 business days of the order or ship date, then stay Pending for 90 days from the posting date before moving to Available. Payout: On request, once $10 in Available Rebates has accrued.
• Price.com: Typically 30 to 90 days: pending until the retailer confirms the purchase and its return period ends. Payout: On request, once the cash back is approved.
• CouponFollow: Pending for up to 60 days, to ensure a purchase isn't returned or refunded. Payout: Monthly: paid on the 25th to the linked PayPal account, arriving by month end; rewards earned on or after the 25th roll to the next month.
• RetailMeNot: In about 45 days the cash back lands in the RetailMeNot account as redeemable. Payout: On request, once the cash back is approved in the account.

Is there a minimum payout?

• BeFrugal: $0.01 for PayPal or direct deposit; $25 for a check.
• Fluz: $15 in lifetime earnings once, then $1 per withdrawal.
• Extrabux: $10 available balance, with at least one confirmed purchase carrying more than $1 in available cash back.
• Rakuten: $5.01 in confirmed cash back before the payment date; $5.00 or less carries over to the next one.
• TopCashback: None for PayPal, Venmo or bank transfer; some gift cards have one.
• Mr. Rebates: $10 in Available Rebates.
• Price.com: $10 per withdrawal, with a $500 cap per withdrawal and per day.
• CouponFollow: An Available Balance of at least $10.
• RetailMeNot: A minimum approved balance of $5.01 is required for a redemption.