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What is Raise?

Raise is a retail payments company that connects consumers to buy discounted gift cards or sell their unwanted cards for cash.

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Raise is a retail payments company that connects consumers to buy discounted gift cards or sell their unwanted cards for cash.


Seller Details
Seller
Raise
Year Founded
2013
HQ Location
Chicago, IL
LinkedIn® Page
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66 employees on LinkedIn®

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C C.
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C C.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
0.0 out of 5
"Caution: Fraudulent, Unethical, Shady Practices"
Excellent concept and competitors may successfully create a safe transaction system where Raise has failed.
Erika  A.
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Erika A.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
0.0 out of 5
"Poor Communication"
I created an account because Raise offers money for higher end stores like Saint Laurent which I had a gift card for.
Dennis E.
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Dennis E.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Raise saves me money on the things I buy."
Finding ways to reduce our Cost of Living is what brought Raise to my attention. I can buy discount gift cards on Raise for things that I am going...
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What do you like best about Raise?

This is a secure site that has all of the gift cards that you'll want at discounted prices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Raise?

Some of the discounts could be even higher. Just sayin'. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Raise:

Don't pay full price for gift cards! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Raise solving and how is that benefiting you?

I purchase gift cards for client "thank you's" and I like saving money. I also buy e-gift cards right before I make online purchases in order to save a little money on items I need anyway. It only takes a minute! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Raise?

It is a free app with an easy to use modern interface. The layout provides guidance on where to buy and sell without breaking a sweat. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Raise?

I had an incident where my order got cancelled but there was no money refund. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Raise:

It is go to website for trusted gift card exchange. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Raise solving and how is that benefiting you?

Ease of gift card exchange Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Raise?

Concept is good and convenient, you can buy gift cards instantly at the store when you are sure you want to buy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Raise?

Implementation is buggy and customer service is crappy Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Raise:

Beware you cannot cancel orders and customer service is extinct Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Raise solving and how is that benefiting you?

I save money buying instant egiftcards at the store right away. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Raise?

It’s quick and extremely easy to quickly receive your gift card online. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Raise?

I wish that the gift cards would update with the correct amount after using some of the balance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Raise solving and how is that benefiting you?

It’s helped me to sell unwanted gift cards for money and to raise money on purchases that I make. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Raise?

Raise is easy to use and is an easy way to cut costs when gifting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Raise?

Based on limited inventory of a specific product, it’s tough to know what will be available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Raise solving and how is that benefiting you?

Quick and easy to use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sandi D.
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What do you like best about Raise?

I absolutely adore Raise! Most brands are on sale for around 5% off and they often run sales that help you take off additional amounts! Their site started in 2013 and I have used it since 2015 and still continue to use them until this day and it's now 2019! They have 100-day money back guarantee and awesome, super personable customer service! I have saved on all sorts of brands - anything from Target to Groupon and beyond! You aren't just limited to stores - there are also restaurants and activities/experiences available too! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Raise?

Some brands are not available to sell unless you're qualified to sell in bulk. I do not know what it takes to get that certification but be sure to check if your brand is available to buy or sell if you are interested in doing either of those actions. They do take around 12% of the total sale but that is down from their original 15%. You should also discount your item too - overall, still a great way to convert unwanted funds to cash. Your money will take a few business days to transfer to your account as well via direct deposit or PayPal. It is also important to mention not all brands are always on sale. You do also need to validate your account with a credit card for selling and you need to have an active US cell phone number for making purchases; they do validate your identity for your safety and others. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Raise:

They also have a new feature called Raise Pay. You can buy gift cards for the full value needed for your purchase and spend the same amount you would normally, but get instant rebates for doing so! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Raise solving and how is that benefiting you?

I always look for deals when I shop online. I combine online coupons, cashback sites, and discounted gift cards from Raise and find the best prices when I do all these things. I have saved easily hundreds of dollars. I honestly think Raise is the best and most secure site of all similar marketplaces. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Raise?

The amount of money I am able to save just by buying the items I would have already bought anyways. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Raise?

Nothing, it does exactly what I need it to do. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Raise solving and how is that benefiting you?

I am able to save quite a bit more by cutting the cost of things I would buy anyway and put the money into savings. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Raise?

Ease of use and great discounts for gift cards. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Raise?

Simplify check out to pay with pay pal or venmo. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Raise solving and how is that benefiting you?

Purchasing discount gift cards for our clients. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Raise?

I love that they have discounted gift cards for nearly everything! I try to check Raise before going to a store to see if a discounted gift card is available. Their selection is great and the discounts can be pretty significant! The delivery times are very fast, usually under an hour for electronic cards. The site can also store your billing information, making future checkouts super fast and convenient! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Raise?

Sometimes I find a gift card that I want and then see that it is a physical gift card and would need to wait to have it shipped to me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Raise:

Raise is a quick and easy tool to use before going shopping, out to eat or anywhere really! The gift cards are all discounted and the savings add up fast! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Raise solving and how is that benefiting you?

I am saving money! That's one of the best benefits out there! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Raise?

Almost Instant delivery. I can actually walk in the store, look how much i want to buy and order the gc to get them instantly!

They have a great collection of GC. Very cost effective too! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Raise?

At this point, selling gc on raise is not cost effective. Unless you have a GC that you want to take cents on dollar. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Raise:

Use it. Good App to save. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Raise solving and how is that benefiting you?

I give a lot of rewards to people who work with me. So it allows me to get variety of rewards from different places at very cost effective price. Use it a lot for flower delivery gc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.