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Raise Reviews Summary

The company has garnered significant criticism for its customer service and reliability, with numerous reviews highlighting issues such as unresponsive support, delayed transactions, and problems with gift card balances. Customers frequently report that their attempts to resolve issues are met with inadequate responses or no communication at all, leading to feelings of frustration and distrust. While a few users express satisfaction with their experiences, the overwhelming sentiment points to a lack of accountability and support, suggesting potential customers should approach with caution and consider alternatives for purchasing gift cards.

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Minnesota
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Great service.
September 18, 2015

Blair was most helpful. Please reward Blair for her excellent customer service skills.

Date of experience: September 15, 2015
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I've purchased quite a few cards from the site and hardly ever have a problem. However, I have received top not service when there is a problem. With this company I'm treated with the utmost respect and my issues have been resolved quickly. The two issues I've had aren't the companies fault and had to do with someone else (I assume the seller of the cards) trying to use the cards after I've purchased them and had them for a couple of months. This issue has been quickly resolved with Raise as they've given me a refund and apologized for the issue (even though it's not their fault). Great service!

On another note, I absolutely love now that there's a "wallet" feature in the phone app where I can keep up with the balances of my card as I use them. Some have asked for an automatic balance update, but I prefer the manual update so I can be sure the balance is what I expect it to be. Primarily so I know someone didn't spend some of the card without me noticing (I do buy quite a few cards).

I've used more than a handful of sites (Cardpool customer service is at the bottom of the pool) and now there are only 2 sites I compare discounts between and use (with Raise being one of them).

Last note, Raise.com has specials every weekend where you can get an extra 5% off. There are some great deals in there as well.

Date of experience: September 14, 2015
Texas
1 review
9 helpful votes
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I ORDERED A $100.00 GIFT CARD FROM RAISE.COM ON 9/4
TO THIS DATE IS HAVE NOT RECEIVED MY CARD AND THERE IS NO TRACKING INFORMATION ON THIS CARD. I HAVE REQUESTED A REFUND AND AM WAITING FOR SUCH. THIS WAS MY FIRST PURCHASE WITH THEM AND MY LAST>

Date of experience: September 14, 2015
New Hampshire
1 review
1 helpful vote
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As I was setting up my new account I ran into a "glitch". When it was my turn for help Cooper had an up beat voice from the start. He put the issue out of concern then another crept up, he calmly helped me with that one. For me product is product but the customer service is the deal breaker. 5 stars!

Date of experience: September 13, 2015
California
1 review
6 helpful votes
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Hit or miss, USE IT FAST
September 15, 2015

Bought several, 50% of them had problems. My guess is that people sell the cards to Raise but keep the gift card # and PIN for later usage. Once Raise buys the card and the seller receives the $$, they then use the stashed GC # and PIN to use the funds on the card they just sold. Buyer beware. When they work, its great. When they don't, its time and stress to get $$ back. Stay on top of balances and USE THEM QUICK!

Date of experience: September 12, 2015
Indiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I like the courtesy of knowing how many callers are ahead of me, so I don't waste my time. The service is courteous with the matter being addressed promptly. Had a problem with one physical card. Received a refund immediately and was able to order another right after I got off the phone. The confirmation emails arrived shortly thereafter. Your whole team is reliable. Kudos to the Leader and trainer(s).

Date of experience: September 10, 2015
Texas
1 review
17 helpful votes
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Credit Card Fraud
September 12, 2015

Gift cards sold on this site are originally purchased with other people's credit cards. The thieves then make money by reselling the gift cards on this site. I am a victim of this credit card fraud. Do not buy these gift cards. If your gift card was inactivated, it's because it was part of a scam.

Date of experience: September 9, 2015
Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Raise.com ROCKS!
September 8, 2015

I have been a loyal customer of this site for over a year now & I absolutely love it! On the very rare occasion I have an issue & need to call in to their customer service I get my problems addressed & taken care of by April immediately. I have dealt with her on more than one occasion & she is the best at producing satisfying results!

Date of experience: September 4, 2015
New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Awesome customer service
September 7, 2015

I wanted to make sure I could get my cards quickly and go through the verification process in a timely manner. It had said that the process could take 24 hours so I called the support number to see if I could get everything done in one sitting, with card delivery soon after. I worked with Jenny initially and then Heather for the accounts verification portion. Both were extremely friendly and efficient, walking me through the process and offering to verify the account right then and there. I was amazed at how quick and friendly the service was. A++. Raises are in order (pun intended). From the time I first pressed "call" on my phone to the delivery email was 37 minutes! A good deal of the time was from me re-picking my cards as well! So fast. Very likely to buy from here again versus the competition.

Date of experience: September 4, 2015
Georgia
3 reviews
9 helpful votes
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Excellent
September 4, 2015

I have bought thousands of dollars worth of cards from Raise over the past couple of years. I was shocked to read the few negative reviews. I have never experienced anything other than stellar service. The few times there have been issues with the cards, I received very prompt resolution. I highly recommend a Raise.

Date of experience: September 1, 2015
Missouri
1 review
15 helpful votes
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When signing up, make sure you it is during normal business hours as they will have a series of questions for you to prove that you are yourself. Customer service is always helpful and friendly but when buying from this website, make sure you allow at least a 2 hour window for delivery of the giftcard(s). I have experienced delivery times from 12 mins-3 hours even when ordering the same card repeatedly. Although, your money will be taken from your bank immediately.

Date of experience: August 29, 2015
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Nice custom service
August 31, 2015

Lucy was so nice. She was the most patient person that I met. Thank you, Lucy for helping me.

Date of experience: August 28, 2015
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent
August 31, 2015

Good sale even though the site needs more improvement. Great customer services

Date of experience: August 27, 2015
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Love Peggy
August 30, 2015

Bought my first gift card through Raise and was surprised that my card accidentally got shipped to my previous address just a week after I had moved(prepopulated, my fault for not checking). I immediately contacted support and got great help from Peggy. Aside from being warm and professional, she guaranteed I'd receive a refund if my order didn't make it my new address(I have mail forwarding set-up).

Great job, Raise! I will certainly be ordering more gift cards in the future. Even better, thank you for hiring Peggy. Best customer service I've received in a long time!

Date of experience: August 27, 2015
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have bought eGift from Raise about 5 times. It always delivers my eGift to my wallet in seconds.
And the customer service is very helpful.

Date of experience: August 27, 2015
Illinois
1 review
15 helpful votes
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Never buy from Raise.com Raise is using customers money and keep saying "we will refund to you. Don't worry". Customer rep are professional liars. They will send to you a hundreds emails, that they are very sorry, and at the same time they will use your money.
My order day was 7-22-2015. Today is 8-26-2015. I still did not get refund for empty $150.00 Dave@ Busters gift card. Yes, i got the card, but at the moment when I need to pay it was $0 not a $150.00 They will keep telling to you that we are a third part! They are not responsible but they will refund to you 100%. In my order they put canceled(?)
I checked today still don't have my refund. I wish I could post negative 5 stars. Horrible experience. Never buy from Raise.com"

Date of experience: August 26, 2015
France
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Really Fast Help
August 27, 2015

The Raise support team (especially Jenny & Heather) helped us get signed up and a dinner gift card in time to celebrate our daughter's birthday on a late Saturday afternoon in record time. Thanks Again!

Date of experience: August 24, 2015
Massachusetts
4 reviews
20 helpful votes
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Bought a McDonalds card from these clowns, it never arrived. The only responses I received from CS were useless canned ones until I filed a BBB complaint. Then they agreed to send a replacement. Of course, that never arrived either. Their response to my complaint? The secretly close my account. Seriously? This how they run their business. Another millennial owned failure. Avoid like the plague

Date of experience: August 21, 2015
Wisconsin
1 review
0 helpful votes
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At first I met some problems on listing my unused gift cards.
After contacting raise.com, Jenny helped me out very fast.
I think their service deserves five stars.

Shu

Date of experience: August 19, 2015
Ohio
2 reviews
28 helpful votes
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Beware! If you sell a gift card, raise will steal your funds! They claim they need additional information but ask for your social, your drivers license number, and all other personal information they can steal!

BEWARE RAISE.COM WILL STEAL YOUR MONEY

Date of experience: August 14, 2015