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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Considering 51 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. People frequently struggled with customer service, noting that automated chatbot responses and unhelpful messages made it impossible to reach a real person for help. Consumers also faced severe problems with the website and payment systems, explaining that gift cards suddenly lost their balances or accounts were locked without warning. The minority of people were satisfied with past experiences, mentioning earlier years when the platform consistently offered good discounts and reliable service. Some customers also appreciated the strong variety of choices and assistance provided by the team when initial mistakes occurred.

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Payment

Users describe negative interactions with payment, expressing widespread dissatisfaction over canceled orders... See more

Customer service

Clients share profound dissatisfaction regarding customer service, pointing out that support is limited to... See more

Product

Customers had ambiguous experiences with product, noting widespread frustration when purchased gift cards... See more

Website

People report negative experiences with website, noting that login issues, broken support features, and... See more

Response time

Reviewers highlight negative aspects of response time, noting that consumers frequently experience severe... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cant do zero stars cause they don’t deserve one I have been waiting for a solution since 28 of October and nothing they have gone quiet. I finally raised a dispute with my bank so they can keep the g... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Several years ago, I used Raise frequently; they offered good discounts and good customer service. Then, cards began to fail; the balances were drained after I bought them. Then, the company was taken... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I've been using them for a couple of years without issues, but recently my orders stopped going through. Payments aren't charged, nothing is processed, and nothing is received. There's no explanation,... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I lost hundreds of dollars worth of cards on 10/16/26. Do not touch this app til AI gives an all clear that the servers are working. Even then it’s going to be dangerous because GCX Raise did NOT gi... See more


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GCX is a member-to-member marketplace where shoppers can buy gift cards at a discount to save on over 3,000 brands, and sellers can earn cash for their unwanted gift cards. For every seller cashing in on old cards or credit, a happy buyer saves at a favorite store or restaurant. With the GCX app for iPhone and Android, members can take the marketplace on the go. It's free to join, plus every order comes with our 90 Day Money-Back Guarantee. Whether you're buying or selling, we're here to make your money worth more. Reach out to us at support@raise.com for any questions.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Buggy website, money taken and no gift card sent

Placed an order, but order didn't complete at the checkout due to an error code.

Money was still taken from my debit card and no Giftcard was sent.

I've contacted support multiple times and it's either an automated response or something completely irrelevant to my request.

December 9, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ripoff

Ripoff. If you buy a card from them, you MUST use it within 90 days or they will confiscate the balance. You will never see your money again. No morals. Thieves.

December 5, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scammers

Cant do zero stars cause they don’t deserve one I have been waiting for a solution since 28 of October and nothing they have gone quiet. I finally raised a dispute with my bank so they can keep the gift card I bought but never received
Avoid them there are lots of others that can offer the same service and you will not experience problems or at least someone is going to get in touch for any issues . Raise only use robots and automatic replies they are not serious they just want to steal money

October 28, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

NO "MERRY CHRISTMAS" IN THEIR LANGUAGE

THEY DON'T OFFER A MESSAGE FOR "MERRY CHRISTMAS" SO I WILL NO LONGER DO BUSINESS WITH THEM.

ALSO, SEEMS NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO EVER CHANGE THEIR PHONE NUMBER OR EMAIL ADDRESS MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SIGN IN AGAIN. CAN'T PASS SECURITY.

November 27, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Please stay away!

I been a user of raise (GCX) for well over a decade. Recently, all of my orders result in instant cancelation. They are saying its due to name mismatch, there nothing mismatching. I tried everything I can do from my end to resolve the issue. I tried to contact customer service several times, but you only get a bot. There is no human you can talk to. The only communication is thru email, and they are useless too. Now they are ignoring me. Worst of all, I have over $600 in raise cash which I can't no longer use. Total nightmare.

November 14, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Im out $150

Im out $150. Sold my gift card and never received the money. They said I put in the incorrect banking info to which I updated and nothing has been corrected. I should have read these reviews. This company is a SCAM. Some should start a lawsuit against these guys

November 14, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t use!

Signed up, got a bonus then had my account closed down when I tried to use it 😂 took ages for customer services to reply with a standard copy and paste email. Do not buy gift cards from these scammers

October 23, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Fraudulent card use

I used this website when it was just Raise. The only cards I ever purchased was for Panera Bread. They worked well.
And everything was fine. Around March or April I recognized 2 charges for 2 gift cards for Uber which I have never used in my life. I immediately contested these charges with my bank and they refunded me the money. The next month, the bank took the money again indicating that GCX Raise had reattached my account. On that statement, there was a new charge for another Uber card. I contested it again and my bank indicated.I should change my card number. Given that I had to change my card number twice in the last several months prior i chose not to and proceeded to the GCX website to correct the problem. After multiple communications with what appears to be a bot asking me for all the information on these electronic cards dates and numbers. I proceeded to have to answer these questions multiple times with the same responses of we need more information, which I did not have. Now, the ninety days have gone by, they claim they have no remedy for this problem. The kicker is that they never should have had access to my newest card.
Given that I had changed the numbers multiple times from when I had used it years earlier

October 16, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

GCX/Raise IS A SCAM COMPANY

I purchased 3 gift cards from GCX/Raise to Academy Sports and Outdoor. Totaling $1,236. When I went to use them, the balance on one was $0 and one had $60.16 and the third card had $4. They say they have a 90 day guarantee. DO NOT BELIEVE THEM. I didn’t have the cards 2 weeks and that was the balances. They said the cards were used on a couple of days after I received them and they wouldn’t honor the money that was stolen from me. I had been buying from Raise for many years and they use to honor bad cards for a year. The new Company GCX is a bad company. I am asking authorities to investigate and put them out of business for their SCAMS. Mike U

October 6, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Balance is showing but giftcard is not working - no refund

I have purchased for years I am a customer since almost ten years . Customer service was always great until lately . I got a Cinnabon gift-card that showed the correct balance on the website but can’t be added to my purchase in my app . The gift-card might not be activated or something it does not make any sense . But since it showed the balance they won’t refund . Now I need to stop in person to try to use the giftcard in store if it does not work I am gonna be so upset . Advertisement was it works online and in store. No does not work in app . Will update if this was working in store . But customer service was a pain and did not try to fix the problem .

October 6, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Extremely buggy website

Extremely buggy website. When you search for gift card A and click on the search results, it repeatedly shows the results for a different gift card on the list. Their cell phone authentication system is also broken. Completely a waste of time.

October 4, 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from GCX

We’re sorry to hear you’ve experienced these technical issues and appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We’d like the opportunity to work with you directly to get this resolved and ensure everything is running smoothly again.. To review your account and assist further, please respond to TrustPilot’s request for additional information with your account details. Once received, our team will be able to investigate and follow up promptly.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Get ready to spend a lot of time doing their work after you get a card that doesn't work.

Bought two $50 DoorDash cards, one worked the other didn't. I reported the issue to GCX immediately and attached screenshots showing my DoorDash gift card balance of only $50 and my order history showing I did not redeem and use the bad gift card. Nami at GCX ignored my message and screenshots, and refused to do any investigation or work. She asked me to get a written proof from DoorDash. I am left to defend myself for a bad card they sold me. Lazy, irresponsible, and frankly very insulting. I was able to obtain an email proof after talking to DoorDash on the phone. Let's see if Nami processes refunds immediately. Ridiculous. These gift cards offer some savings but when you get a bad one, get ready to all the work. NOT WORTH IT.

***Response to below CANNED reply from GCX***

My review has all the details: Nami handled this, my last name, purchase date, and 2 $50 DoorDash cards. If you cared, you could have easily found this transaction, and compensated for my time. (Request #461300). Again, YOU DO NO WORK.

I've been refunded after spending so much time on getting a written proof from DoorDash. To be clear, it was your job to verify the bad card with your source, not my job to prove that you sold an invalid card. This reply is to warn others of your very questionable business practice.

September 15, 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from GCX

This is not the experience we want our customers to have, and we would like the opportunity to review this issue thoroughly. To allow us to escalate your account and ticket, please respond to Trustpilot’s request for additional information at your earliest convenience.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Every card I bought once 90 days had…

Every card I bought once 90 days had passed the card will automatically become zeroed out . No remaining balance on card. DO NOT BUY FROM THESE THIEVES!!!

September 25, 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from GCX

Please be advised that as a marketplace, we do not zero out cards on our end, as our role is solely to provide the platform to facilitate card sales. Understanding that issues can occasionally occur in a marketplace, we have established a policy to protect our consumers. In accordance with the money-back guarantee we offer, we strongly encourage using your card within the 90-day time frame to ensure coverage under the guarantee, as any redemption issues that occur after this period can no longer be assisted. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to reach out to the brand for further resolution.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

GCX scammers

My email to GCX support: As I stated several times to your incompetent support that you have attempted to violate my personal privacy rights and attempted a scam so delete my account. There is absolutely no reason for you to have a copy of my driver’s license. You are not a government agency, not a bank, nor an official agency and giving this information to your app can pose serious security risks. I shall contact the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) which is the central hub for reporting cyber-enabled crime. It is run by the FBI, the lead federal agency for investigating crime.

September 11, 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from GCX

As outlined in our Terms of Use, ID verification is a standard security measure designed to protect both buyers and sellers and to maintain a trustworthy marketplace. This process ensures that all transactions are conducted honestly and with integrity, preventing any form of fraud. Your account has been sent over to complete the requested action. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our support team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scam

Scam. The gift card doesnt work and they will not refund me. I have been back and forth in emails with trying different ways to resolve this which still doesnt work and they are still refusing to refund me. I am gonna have to dispute with my credit card. Not worth the hassle to buy from them

August 4, 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from GCX

Our team has taken the time to review your gift card issue and have advised that the gift card is being used incorrectly for redemption. Therefore, a refund will not be granted. Your screenshot shows that you are using the serial number rather than the alphanumeric pin sequence. Please ensure that you are then not using the Card ID starting with the letter Z. The pin is directly under the serial number. We hope this provides a clearer understanding. If you have any additional questions, feel free to respond back to the previous ticket!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had no problems when it was Raise but…

I had no problems when it was Raise but I just got ripped off by GCX. I bought a discounted Uber gift card and it's not good. I have tried before to contact them about a different issue and nobody picks up the phone. I want my money back. I am a single mom and I can't afford this. Nobody can really.

August 14, 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from GCX

We recognize the frustrations mentioned and ask that you accept our sincerest apologies. We are pleased to confirm that your gift card issue was resolved the following day. However, it was noticed that you have attempted to reach support through phone based on the details provided. Please note that GCX does not provide customer support via phone, only chatbot. Chat is available 24/7 for all requests you may have! If you require additional support feel free to reach out.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I bought 5 gift cards of $250 each of…

I bought 5 gift cards of $250 each of Delta airlines as it was a good deal. I tried using those cards recently and 1 out of 5 cards doesn't work.

I contacted the customer service and they said that it falls beyond 90 days, so they can't do anything about it.

Really? They sold me bad stuff and do not take accountability of it.

Please replace that gift card or refund my money.

March 3, 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from GCX

Please be assured that every card on our platform goes through a thorough security process to confirm that a balance is available for redemption before it is listed. As outlined in our agreed 90-Day Policy, we strongly recommend using the card within this timeframe to avoid any issues. Reporting within time frame guarantees coverage, reports outside of the time frame must be resolved with the brand. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding.

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