Rappi's billing and payment system has 1,201 negative mentions compared to 9 positive ones. Users report unauthorized charges, failed refunds, and unexplained account deductions without clear explanations or resolution. Common issues include being charged for canceled orders, services never received, or subscriptions activated without consent. Customer support is frequently described as unresponsive or ineffective. A few users note successful payments and rare refunds, but these cases are far outweighed by reports of financial harm and poor accountability. No improvement over time can be confirmed due to lack of monthly history data, but the consistent pattern of complaints indicates long-standing systemic problems in how Rappi manages billing and user funds.

What customers praise

Customers often praise Rappi for its payment flexibility and occasional successful refunds. The app supports multiple payment methods. In rare cases, refunds are processed after a dispute. One user reported a single incorrect charge was reversed. Another noted payments were processed smoothly when the app worked correctly. These positive experiences, though infrequent, show the system can function properly when conditions are right.

What customers said:

  • „They eventually refunded my money.“ - Google Play · 5★ · · translated · Spanish ·
    „They eventually refunded my money.“

    Original„luego me repusieron el dinero“

  • „All payment methods can be used.“ - Google Play · 5★ · · translated · Spanish ·
    „All payment methods can be used.“

    Original„se puede usar todos los metodos de pagó“

  • „And it is already deactivated“ - Apple App Store · 5★ · · translated · Spanish ·
    „And it is already deactivated“

    Original„y ya está desactivado“

Common complaints

Unauthorized charges, failed refunds, and unexplained deductions are the most common complaints. Users report being charged for canceled orders, services they never received, or subscription plans activated without consent. Many were charged repeatedly for the same order or for deliveries that never arrived. A significant number say their accounts were hacked, leading to fraudulent charges and financial losses they cannot recover. Customer support is often poor or nonexistent.

What customers said:

  • „They want to charge me a service fee.“ - Reclame Aqui · 1★ · · translated · Portuguese ·
    „They want to charge me a service fee.“

    Original„querem me cobrar taxa de serviço“

  • „Rappi makes incomplete weekly payments.“ - Reclame Aqui · 1★ · · translated · Portuguese ·
    „Rappi makes incomplete weekly payments.“

    Original„a rap faz o pagamento semanal incompleto“

  • „I did not receive my earnings from the previous pay period.“ - Reclame Aqui · 1★ · · translated · Portuguese ·
    „I did not receive my earnings from the previous pay period.“

    Original„Não recebi meus ganhos do corte anterior“

How it has changed over time

No monthly history data is available to track changes in billing issues. Complaints about billing and payment problems appear consistently across multiple reviews. Unauthorized charges and unresponsive support are repeatedly mentioned. These patterns suggest long-standing issues. No significant system-wide fixes have been implemented. User frustrations remain unchanged.

What customers said:

  • „They charged me R$94 incorrectly.“ - Reclame Aqui · 1★ · · translated · Portuguese ·
    „They charged me R$94 incorrectly.“

    Original„Cobraram R94 indevidamente“

Practical takeaways

Users should be cautious with Rappi’s payment system due to frequent reports of unexpected or hidden charges. Monitor account activity closely and dispute unauthorized transactions immediately. Credit cards offer better protection for refunds than other payment methods. Avoid Rappi’s subscription features unless fully understood. If issues occur, document all details and escalate through official channels or consumer protection platforms.

What customers said:

  • „I recommend paying with a credit card to avoid issues when requesting a refund.“ - Apple App Store · 2★ · · translated · Spanish ·
    „I recommend paying with a credit card to avoid issues when requesting a refund.“

    Original„recomiendo pagar con tarjeta de crédito para no tener problemas al requerir devolución“

  • „WRONGFUL CHARGE - PRO PLAN ACTIVATION WITHOUT CONSENT - TYING ARRANGEMENT“ - Reclame Aqui · 1★ · · translated · Portuguese ·
    „WRONGFUL CHARGE - PRO PLAN ACTIVATION WITHOUT CONSENT - TYING ARRANGEMENT“

    Original„COBRANÇA INDEVIDA - ATIVAÇÃO DE PLANO PRO SEM CONSENTIMENTO - VENDA CASADA“

  • „The app is hyper-focused on billing and cost-cutting rather than providing customer…“ - Apple App Store · 1★ · · translated · Spanish ·
    „The app is hyper-focused on billing and cost-cutting rather than providing customer service or safety when ordering food.“

    Original„Aplicacion mega concentrada en facturar y optimiza costos, mas que proveer atencion al cliente y seguridad al pedir comida“

Customer voices

Short excerpts - full reviews are available at the original source.

„They have been deducting an amount from my account since June.“

★☆☆☆☆Reclame AquiTranslated· PortugueseOriginal
„Desde junho que estão descontando um valor da minha conta.“

„For what reason, cause, or circumstance, I do not know.“

★☆☆☆☆Reclame AquiTranslated· PortugueseOriginal
„Por qual motivo, razão e circunstâncias eu não sei.“

„I was wrongly charged R$ 85 for a canceled and returned order.“

★☆☆☆☆Reclame AquiTranslated· PortugueseOriginal
„Fui cobrado indevidamente R$ 85 por pedido cancelado e devolvido“

„Wrongful charge of R$ 85 after order cancellation and return.“

★☆☆☆☆Reclame AquiTranslated· PortugueseOriginal
„Cobrança indevida de R$ 85 após cancelamento e devolução do pedido“

„They are charging me an incorrect debt of R$8.31 on my account.“

★☆☆☆☆Reclame AquiTranslated· PortugueseOriginal
„Estão me cobrando uma dívida indevida de R8,31 na minha conta“

„They charged me for nearly 600 reais in invalid debts across 4 orders.“

★☆☆☆☆Reclame AquiTranslated· PortugueseOriginal
„Cobraram dívidas indevidas de quase 600 reais em 4 pedidos“

„I have an issue with 3 debts that were unfairly added.“

★☆☆☆☆Reclame AquiTranslated· PortugueseOriginal
„Eu tô com problema com umas 3 dívida que botaram injustamente“

„There was a checkout error on 4 consecutive orders because it was the same order.“

★☆☆☆☆Reclame AquiTranslated· PortugueseOriginal
„problema no caixa de 4 pedido seguindo por que era o mesmo pedido“
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Citatio (2026). Rappi Billing & payment: customer reviews September 2026. Retrieved 18 September 2026 from https://citatio.ai/rappi-reviews/billing/

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