Rakuten Description
Rakuten in the United States is a cash back service that pays members a share of their purchase when they shop at participating stores. It lists thousands of brands with changing cash back rates, along with coupons and promo codes. Members can earn through the website, a browser extension that activates offers automatically, the mobile app, and in-store offers linked to a payment card. Cash back can be combined with store sales and credit card rewards. Rakuten's refer-a-friend scheme rewards members who invite new users rather than paying publishers a sales commission, so it suits personal recommendations, savings blogs and frugal-living communities. Cash back is paid to members periodically, usually by PayPal or cheque, once purchases have been confirmed by the stores. Rates for the same store can change frequently and may exclude some products or gift cards. For content creators, Rakuten works best as a personal tip in savings guides rather than as a primary monetisation source.
Some of Rakuten's features
- Cash back at thousands of stores
- Coupons and promo codes
- Browser extension that activates offers
- In-store cash back with a linked card
- Mobile app
Rakuten's Referral Program
Rakuten's referral scheme is run in-house and is listed as giving the new member $10 and the referrer $25 once the new member makes a qualifying purchase. It uses a 30-day window. Rewards are paid as cash back in the member's account. Amounts change during promotions, so check the current offer on the referral page.
