The MET Cashback: Every Portal's Rate, Compared

The MET cashback FAQ

Which portal pays the most for The MET cashback right now?

BeFrugal, at 10%. 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 The MET 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 The MET, which mostly tracks The MET's return window, and then the confirmed balance has to be paid out, which is the portal's own rule. Buying The MET'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.
• 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.
• chirpyest: Not available until the retailer's return period has elapsed, up to 180 days or longer from purchase. Payout: On chirpyest's current payment schedule, which its terms don't date.
• 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.
• 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.
• Sunshine Rewards: Earnings should post within 10 days. Sale credits are then held: 28 days per the help page, 21 days from the date of purchase per the terms page. Payout: Twice a month, on request: a cashout requested from the 1st through the 15th is paid on the 15th of the next month, and one requested from the 16th through the last day is paid on the last day of the next month.
• Lolli: Rewards become available once each retailer's confirmation period has passed, typically 90 days after the purchase or completed travel reservation. It can take up to 90 days. Payout: On request, once the balance is available.
• MyPoints: No confirmation window we have verified. Payout: On redemption. Some rewards are delivered immediately; others may take up to 10 business days to process.

Is there a minimum payout?

• BeFrugal: $0.01 for PayPal or direct deposit; $25 for a check.
• TopCashback: None for PayPal, Venmo or bank transfer; some gift cards have one.
• chirpyest: $5.00; balances below $5.00 remain in the account for the next payment period.
• Extrabux: $10 available balance, with at least one confirmed purchase carrying more than $1 in available cash back.
• Mr. Rebates: $10 in Available Rebates.
• Sunshine Rewards: 20.00 in credits, and the account has to be at least 45 days old. Cashouts are capped at $500 a month.
• Lolli: $15 in available balance.
• MyPoints: At least 480 available Points to redeem (MyPoints blog, 2019).