--- title: Raise Reviews meta\_title: 'Raise Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 22 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Raise works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.0 review\_count: 22 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-18' parent\_category: name: E-Commerce url: https://www.g2.com/categories/e-commerce --- # Raise Reviews & Product Details Raise is a retail payments company that connects consumers to buy discounted gift cards or sell their unwanted cards for cash. * * * Seller [Raise](https://www.g2.com/sellers/raise) Discussions [Raise Community](https://www.g2.com/products/raise/discuss) Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Perceived Cost $$$$$ [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/raise/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Tidio](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Tidio") Tidio 4.6/5(1,961) ](https://www.g2.com/products/tidio/reviews) [ ![Elfsight](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Elfsight") Elfsight 4.8/5(910) ](https://www.g2.com/products/elfsight/reviews) [ ![LoyaltyLion](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "LoyaltyLion") LoyaltyLion 4.6/5(619) ](https://www.g2.com/products/loyaltylion/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/raise/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 22 real user reviews. Perceived Cost $$$$$ [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ![C C.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "C C.") CC C C. Web Developer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 7/26/2023 "Caution: Fraudulent, Unethical, Shady Practices" 0/5 What do you like best about Raise? Excellent concept and competitors may successfully create a safe transaction system where Raise has failed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Raise? Raise stole $200 from me. Unfortunately, this company has unethical and fraudulent practices. They have no customer support phone number and they claim Live Chat but I have never successfully used it. Recently, I listed a ~$200 Best Buy gift card to be sold by Raise after it was 'approved' by their screening process. Two days later, it was sold and I was sent a congratulations email. Great! Not so fast, a day after it sold they said there were no funds on the card and that they checked (after they approved it through the initial process). I called Best Buy, and they informed me that the balance was cleared 10 minutes after it was sold on Raise and was used to purchase an Apple Watch in a state I don't live in. I presented this evidence to Raise in the 4th support ticket and this time they didn't even respond. I filed a police report for the theft and will be pursuing all legal action possible. I do not recommend transacting with this company. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Raise solving and how is that benefiting you? In some cases, perhaps the majority, of transactions have been successful. However, a fail rate of even 10% is alarming and not ethical to claim a safe transaction space when that is not the case. Raise should be transparent about the number of failed transactions so users have a clear risk comprehension. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Dennis E.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Dennis E.") DE Dennis E. Co-Owner Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 1/27/2021 "Raise saves me money on the things I buy." 5/5 What do you like best about Raise? 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 to spend money on anyhow and save money. We buy discount gift cards for groceries, clothes, going out to eat, going to the movies, etc. When I know I am going to be spending money I can visit their website and find the appropriate discount card most of the time. Raise provides a great service and they are prompt in getting your cards to you, electronically. And they sometimes run specials to give you even more savings on particular cards. I highly recommend Raise, for saving money. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Raise? Sometimes they are out of stock on the cards I am looking for. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Raise: Sign up for Raise's emails so you can take advantage of their specials. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Raise solving and how is that benefiting you? I am able to buy gift cards for things we use in our business at a discount - like things for the bathroom; water and snacks for our employees through discounted grocery cards. And we can reward our employees with the discounted gift cards. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Erika A.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Erika A.") EA Erika A. Application Coordinator Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 8/10/2021 "Poor Communication" 0/5 What do you like best about Raise? I created an account because Raise offers money for higher end stores like Saint Laurent which I had a gift card for. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Raise? I received an email days later stating a "exprired review" reason for declining the offer. I really didn't mind them not accepting my card, but I emailed the help support to understand why my card was declined. It has been over 2 weeks now and I still have not received a response. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Raise solving and how is that benefiting you? They did not solve any problem of mine. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite EK Ernest K. Physical therapist assistant Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 11/22/2019 "Great for gift cards in bulk" 4/5 What do you like best about Raise? Ability to purchase gift cards in bulk for discount. I can get plenty at once avoiding major taxing issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Raise? The discounts are low I would rather see 30%-50%. I only see discounts for 2-6% that just covers tax. Also theres no points system to reward for being an active customers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Raise: Great to use as an incentive based program for co workers birthdays and personal accomplishments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Raise solving and how is that benefiting you? Issues purchasing gift cards in bulk. Its a great incentive based program to implement to utilize for coworkers accomplishments and birthdays. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Hospitality](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Hospitality") UH Verified User in Hospitality Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 11/22/2019 "Fun Way to Shop or Sell Gift Cards" 5/5 What do you like best about Raise? Wide range of vendors and good stock. One person's discard is another person's treasure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Raise? Once I did have a gift card that did not work. Raise refunded my purchase without trouble, but I found out when I was at the merchant and it was awkward and I ended up paying full price cash on that occasion. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Raise: Great platform to sell or buy card across a wide range of areas. Some vendors have more stock than other naturally. If you are looking for a popular vendor, you can set up an alert that will be pushed to you when a popular card arrives. But be sure to act fast! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Raise solving and how is that benefiting you? Efficient use of gift cards. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Information Technology and Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Information Technology and Services") UI Verified User in Information Technology and Services Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 11/22/2019 "Lower your expenses with gift cards by Raise" 5/5 What do you like best about Raise? Before I buy anything, I always check Raise to see if I can buy gift cards to lower my final price. After coupons, sales, and apply Raise gift cards, you can really lower the final price to everything you buy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Raise? I don't like the margin difference between the gift card and the actual sale price but the sellers need to retain their money too. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Raise: Try it out atleast one time and see the benefits! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Raise solving and how is that benefiting you? With a tight budget, it really helps to lower overall cost with Raise gift cards. You can lower everyday cost to run the business or even with personal items you need to get your day started. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Marketing and Advertising](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Marketing and Advertising") UM Verified User in Marketing and Advertising Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 11/22/2019 "Save at the Register by Buying Discounted Gift Cards" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Raise? I like that I can purchase discounted gift cards to popular merchants, such as Starbucks and Target, which allows me to save money at the register or online. The discount is typically larger than what the merchant offers during special sales. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Raise? I don't like the fact the Starbucks gift cards cannot be transferred in the Starbuck's app; however, you can use them to buy a transferable gift card in the store itself. It's an extra step but it's worthwhile. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Raise: Look for the biggest discount when purchasing gift cards. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Raise solving and how is that benefiting you? I'm enjoying additional shopping power while sticking to a budget. Raise.com gives me that option. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite AF Amanda F. Executive secretary Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 11/22/2019 "Raise the lifesaver" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Raise? Its very easily to pick and choose your choice of occasion you are looking for and so many different options to choose from and always have deals and have deals Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Raise? I wish that their deals lasted longer than what they offer sometimes but other than that there is nothing else that is to complain about or don't like about it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Raise solving and how is that benefiting you? None. Never had any issues Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Seller invite ![S W.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "S W.") SW S W. Owner Internet Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 11/25/2019 "I fold " 3.5/5 What do you like best about Raise? The only thing I have found raise to be helpful for is the exchange of gift cards with a sense of confidence. Assurance of the balance, validity and seller is not necessary and the platform isn't hard to navigate payment and payout acceptance of information the concept Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Raise? Lack of fulfilling instruct, verbiage is a bit confusing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Raise: Be prepared to try and err much Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Raise solving and how is that benefiting you? Basically cuts the work out of cold sell and sales Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite AH Amber H. Administrative Assistant Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 11/20/2019 "Check Raise before buying gift cards anywhere else." 5/5 What do you like best about Raise? Raise has so many gift cards to choose from. They have varying degrees of discounts depending on the card. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Raise? Nothing to dislike about Raise. Fast email delivery and your sure to get a discount on each card. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Raise solving and how is that benefiting you? Raise is wonderful. So many cards to choose from you're sure to find a great value by using this site. I have bought many gift cards for myself as well as for clients. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ## Questions about Raise? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. [ Ask about Raise ](https://www.g2.com/products/raise/discussions/new) GU Guest User What is Raise used for? 0 Upvotes 0 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-raise-used-for) [ View all Discussions ](https://www.g2.com/products/raise/discuss) ##### Pricing Pricing details for this product isn’t currently available. Visit the vendor’s website to learn more. [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/raise/pricing) ## Work at Raise? 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