Is paribus app safe?

Paribus is a legit service. It is offered through Capital One, a well-established financial company, and doesn’t take any fees or commissions from users.

How much is Paribus?

The Paribus app and web tool is a free service that helps you get refunds on online purchases when the price falls. In most cases, the app scans your emails to identify purchase receipts. Have you ever bought something only to discover that the price dropped just a day or two later?

Is Paribus still available?

Paribus currently works with Gmail, Yahoo and Microsoft email addresses. If you’re using something different, just forward your purchase confirmations to a Paribus-linked inbox, and Paribus will take care of the rest.

Does paribus have an app?

Paribus is available both on the web and mobile app. Unfortunately, the app is only available on iOS, and has a so-so 3.9-star rating in the App Store. Android users will have to rely on the website.

Why does paribus need access to my email?

We ask for the ability to read e-mails due to Paribus identifying your recent purchases through the shipping confirmation e-mails you receive from the merchants we monitor. We have web hooks in place so that we only scrape for purchase related e-mails from those merchants we monitor.

Is paribus really free?

Paribus is a very interesting app for online shoppers. The platform allows its users to take advantage of numerous refund and discount policies at major retailers and is almost totally effortless. Paribus is owned by Capital One (the massive credit card company/bank). Best of all, Paribus is totally free.

Why does Paribus need access to my email?

Is Paribus really free?

Why does paribus want to send emails on my behalf?

We have web hooks in place so that we only scrape for purchase related e-mails from those merchants we monitor. We ask for the ability to send e-mails so that we can contact retailers on your behalf when we find a price adjustment for you.

Is Paribus owned by Capital One?

Paribus is a legitimate price-tracking service owned by Capital One. According to the company, Paribus only looks at email related to online purchases, and doesn’t store your email password.

Why is paribus free?

Paribus offers its services free of charge, but it requires that you grant access to your email account in the process. Paribus explains why: “In order to optimize security for our users going forward, Paribus only allows sign ups with Gmail, Yahoo or Microsoft email accounts.

Is paribus owned by Capital One?

Can I use paribus without having access to my email?

When you arrive on the Paribus homepage, the very first step of the signup process requires that you allow third-party access to either your Google, Yahoo or Microsoft-based email account. Want to use Paribus without granting them access to your email? Can’t do it. Have another email service you’d like to use instead? You’re out of luck for now.

How do I remove paribus from my Google account?

If you are looking to remove Paribus’ access to your account, that should be possible with your email provider. I checked with Google on removing access and was provided this link that offers the following steps for removing access: Go to your Google Account. On the left navigation panel, select Security.

How do I use paribus to monitor my purchases?

Here’s how you do it: Visit the Paribus site. Sign in with your Gmail, Yahoo or Microsoft email account. Allow Paribus to monitor purchases in your inbox. That’s it!

Why should I sign up for paribus?

That’s the primary question I sought to answer when I signed up for the service on behalf of Team Clark. Paribus offers the convenience of automated price-checking at popular online merchants to ensure you’ve purchased products at the best possible price. And it’s free.