Stake Rakeback vs Cashback: What's the Difference?
On Stake, players often see both "rakeback" and "cashback" mentioned — and they're not the same. Rakeback returns a percentage of every wager regardless of outcome; cashback returns a percentage of net losses on a fixed schedule. Understanding the distinction helps you accurately forecast total reward value.
How rakeback works on Stake
Rakeback is tied to VIP level and applies to every bet placed.
- Percentage scales from ~0.5% at Bronze to ~10%+ at Diamond+ tiers.
- Applies to total wagering volume, win or lose.
- Credited continuously, often instantly to the account.
- Sports rakeback rates differ slightly from casino rakeback rates.
How cashback works on Stake
Cashback is scheduled and based on net losses across a defined period.
- Weekly cashback distributed Saturdays (UTC+1).
- Monthly bonus issued the 15th of each month.
- Both scale with VIP level and recent activity.
- Recent net results can influence cashback, but actual eligibility and amounts remain discretionary.
Estimate your own long-term reward value
Use our simulator to model both streams together over 6 to 24 months at your activity level.
Why the distinction matters
Mixing the two leads to over- or under-estimating total return.
- Rakeback compounds with every wager; volume drives it.
- Cashback compounds with losses; losing streaks drive it.
- Combined, they form Stake's total "effective return" rate.