ToolsToday Cashback: Every Portal's Rate, Compared

ToolsToday cashback FAQ

Which portal pays the most for ToolsToday cashback right now?

Hoopla Doopla, at 3%. 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 ToolsToday 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 ToolsToday, which mostly tracks ToolsToday's return window, and then the confirmed balance has to be paid out, which is the portal's own rule. Buying ToolsToday's gift card through a portal skips the first wait: that cashback is paid when the card is bought.

• Hoopla Doopla: Usually posts within 10 days of purchase, then becomes yours after 90 days. Payout: Every three months. Payments go out by the end of January, April, July and October to everyone who qualifies.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• RebatesMe: Cash back becomes available after the 90-day return window.
• Active Junky: Orders stay pending until the partner store approves them. For travel and events, partners typically approve within about 3 months after the trip or event. Payout: On the 20th of each month, or the next business day when the 20th falls on a weekend or holiday.
• GoCashBack: It can take up to 120 days for cash back to become available. Payout: On request. A payment request is processed within 7 to 14 business days.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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?

• Hoopla Doopla: $5.00 in approved cash back per period, for PayPal, Venmo and paper checks alike. A balance under that carries over to the next period.
• Price.com: $10 per withdrawal, with a $500 cap per withdrawal and per day.
• Rakuten: $5.01 in confirmed cash back before the payment date; $5.00 or less carries over to the next one.
• Mr. Rebates: $10 in Available Rebates.
• RebatesMe: $10 in available cash back, not counting bonuses.
• Active Junky: None stated for the monthly payout. Cashing out early as a gift card takes $5.01 in approved cash back.
• GoCashBack: $10 in withdrawable cash back, not counting sign-up, referral or activity bonuses for the first withdrawal.
• Extrabux: $10 available balance, with at least one confirmed purchase carrying more than $1 in available cash back.
• Lolli: $15 in available balance.
• CouponFollow: An Available Balance of at least $10.
• RetailMeNot: A minimum approved balance of $5.01 is required for a redemption.