- 01What type of campaign is this
- 02Campaign overview
- 03Who qualifies and who does not
- 04From signing up to starting service
- 05Conditions for the 10,000 points
- 06Adding Rakuten Gas raises the total to 13,000 points
- 07When the points arrive and when they expire
- 08Comparing this with other campaigns
- 09What was a bit confusing
- 10Who this suits, and who it does not
- 11Common mistakes and pitfalls
- 12What to check before applying
- 13Frequently asked questions
- 14Official sources checked
- 15Summary
Good morning, まさきん here.
While reviewing my electricity bill, I came across a new Rakuten Denki campaign.
It offers 10,000 points for signing up and using the service.
It looks different from the 3,000-point campaign I wrote about before.
Let me sort out the conditions.
This is current as of the publish date. Please check the official site for the latest conditions.
- Target: new Rakuten Denki sign-up and continued use
- A Rakuten Mobile contract is not a requirement
- Combined electricity bill for the start month and the next month must reach 6,000 yen or more
- Payout is split into 5,000 points at month six and 5,000 points at month twelve
- Application period runs through 9:59 on November 2, 2026
What type of campaign is this
Going by the campaign types I sorted out before, this is close to a limited-time point reward type.
It is not just about signing up. Continued use is also a condition.
The target is Rakuten Denki on its own.
A Rakuten Mobile contract is not part of the condition.
Even people who only use Rakuten Denki qualify.
Campaign overview
Here is the full picture in a table.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Eligible service | Rakuten Denki (Rakuten Gas can be added optionally) |
| Required action | New sign-up plus continued use |
| Qualifying condition | Combined electricity bill of 6,000 yen or more across the start month and the next month |
| Points earned | 10,000 points for Denki alone, 13,000 points with Gas added |
| Payout timing | Twice, at the end of month six and month twelve |
| Point type | Time-limited points (valid for six months) |
| Application period | October 2, 2026, 10:00 through November 2, 2026, 9:59 |
It looks like a similar campaign runs almost every month.
Even after this round ends, a similar version may come back.
Who qualifies and who does not
People signing up for Rakuten Denki for the first time qualify.
A new sign-up at a new address after moving is also included.
There are a few cases that do not qualify, though.
Signing up for the power plan for business use is excluded.
That plan is meant for large air conditioners and commercial refrigerators.
A standard household plan, Plan S or Plan M, is the one that qualifies.
A property that used Rakuten Denki before under the same Rakuten ID is also excluded.
Taking over an existing contract is not included either.
The all-electric plan is currently closed to new applications.
Even if you wanted it, that option is not available right now.
From signing up to starting service
Here is the process as a numbered list.
- Prepare documents such as a meter reading slip that show your contract details
- Fill out the Rakuten Denki application form
- If you also want Rakuten Gas, apply for it only after the Denki application is complete
- Register a credit card as your payment method
- Start using the service within four months of applying
- Keep using it through the end of the month before each payout month
There seems to be a required order for applying to both services.
Denki comes first, and Gas follows after.
Conditions for the 10,000 points
Let me check the conditions one by one.
First, there is the electricity bill for the start month and the next month combined.
It needs to total 6,000 yen or more.
For a family of four like mine, that might be an easy bar to clear.
The power plan for business use is excluded.
A property that used Rakuten Denki before under the same Rakuten ID is also excluded.
Applications are web-only, and use must start within four months.
The payment method also seems to require a credit card.
The first bill appears to arrive around three months after use starts.
Adding Rakuten Gas raises the total to 13,000 points
I was curious about Gas as well as Denki.
Signing up for Rakuten Gas at the same time seems to raise the combined total to 13,000 points.
Here is the breakdown in a table.
| Service | Points |
|---|---|
| Rakuten Denki only | 10,000 points |
| Rakuten Denki plus Rakuten Gas | 13,000 points (10,000 for Denki, 3,000 for Gas) |
Even applying for electricity alone keeps the 10,000-point condition unchanged.
If you do not use gas, there is probably no need to force a sign-up.
If the same Rakuten ID has contracts at multiple properties, points appear to be paid out per property.
When the points arrive and when they expire
The timing of the reward is also worth checking.
Counting the start month as month zero, points arrive in two batches.
5,000 points arrive around the end of month six.
The remaining 5,000 points arrive around the end of month twelve.
You need to keep using the service through the end of the month before each payout.
It is paid out twice, split across half a year and a full year.
It feels designed around long-term use.
The points given are time-limited points.
The validity period is six months from the payout date.
After receiving them, I want to be careful not to let them expire by accident.
After electricity, I started wanting to review my phone bill too. Rakuten Mobile is one of the eligible services. Through my referral link, switching carriers gets you up to 14,000 points. If you have not applied yet, it is worth checking out.
Clicking this opens the Rakuten login page. Once you log in, you’ll see the campaign details.
Comparing this with other campaigns
A few similar campaigns are running elsewhere.
Here is how they line up.
| Campaign | Target | Max points |
|---|---|---|
| This 10,000-point campaign | Any Rakuten Denki user | 10,000 to 13,000 |
| Bundle benefit (mobile only) | Rakuten Mobile users | 20,000 |
| Earlier 3,000-point campaign | Any Rakuten Denki user (ended) | 3,000 |
When you qualify for more than one, the rule is that the larger point amount applies.
If you use Rakuten Mobile, the bundle benefit might be the better option.
What was a bit confusing
One thing that caught my attention was how campaigns overlap.
The Rakuten Denki and Hikari bundle benefits article covered a plan limited to Rakuten Mobile users, worth up to 20,000 points.
In other words, campaigns with different conditions are running at the same time.
The other point is the difference from the earlier 3,000-point campaign.
Only the period and the point amount changed, and the basic structure of the conditions was similar.
Rakuten Denki seems to swap these campaigns out fairly often.
If a similar version runs almost every month, there is probably no need to rush an application this month.
Who this suits, and who it does not
This suits people who have not yet signed up for Rakuten Denki.
A household paying 3,000 yen or more a month might easily clear the 6,000-yen bar.
It also suits people who want to stay with the same power company long term.
It may not suit people who already have a Rakuten Mobile contract.
In that case, the 20,000-point bundle benefit could be the better option.
Business users who need the power plan do not qualify either.
People planning to move again soon may find the condition hard to clear.
Common mistakes and pitfalls
Missing the four-month deadline and falling out of the eligible group is one risk.
Overlapping moving procedures can make that deadline easy to miss.
Canceling just before a payout month could also mean losing the points.
Letting time-limited points expire after receiving them is another risk.
The validity period is six months, so it is worth deciding how to use them early.
Forgetting that the same Rakuten ID used the same property before is another possible slip.
What to check before applying
- Whether your combined electricity bill is likely to reach 6,000 yen
- Whether you are signing up for a standard plan, not a power plan
- Whether the same Rakuten ID has used Rakuten Denki at this address before
- Whether you can start using the service within four months of applying
- Whether you can pay by credit card
- If you use Rakuten Mobile, whether you have also checked the mobile-only plan
If you have not started reviewing your fixed costs yet, take a look at getting started with reviewing fixed costs as well.
Frequently asked questions
Q. Am I eligible even without a Rakuten Mobile contract?
Yes, you are.
This campaign only requires signing up for Rakuten Denki on its own.
A Rakuten Mobile contract is not needed.
Q. Does the power plan qualify?
No, it is excluded.
The power plan is meant for business equipment.
You need to apply for Plan S or Plan M, the standard household plans.
Q. Does a new sign-up at a new address after moving qualify?
It appears to be included.
Along with switching at your current address, applying after a move is also covered.
Q. Can I pay by something other than a credit card?
The official information treats a credit card as the required payment method.
If you prefer another method, it is safer to check the official site first.
Q. What happens if I cancel before the points arrive?
Canceling before the end of the month before a payout month may make you ineligible.
Since the design assumes long-term use, canceling partway through could block you from meeting the condition.
Q. Can I add Rakuten Gas later?
There is an order to follow.
According to the official information, you apply for Rakuten Gas only after the Rakuten Denki application is complete.
Q. What happens if I have contracts at multiple properties?
If the same Rakuten ID has contracts at multiple properties, points appear to be paid out per property.
Each property still needs to meet the conditions on its own, though.
Official sources checked
- Rakuten Denki: Sign up and use the service for 10,000 points
- Rakuten Denki FAQ
- Rakuten Denki rate plans
- Rakuten Mobile referral campaign
Summary
The Rakuten Denki 10,000-point campaign is not limited to Rakuten Mobile users.
The main points are an electricity bill of 6,000 yen or more, and a payout split between month six and month twelve.
Since a campaign with different conditions is running at the same time, it might be worth comparing which one fits you before applying.
Conditions and the campaign period may change. Please check the official site for the latest details before applying.
Electricity is a fixed cost that comes up every single month. Once you set up the mechanism, points keep building up with little extra effort.
When reviewing fixed costs, it may help to look at your phone bill alongside electricity. Rakuten Mobile can also be applied for through my referral link. Switching carriers gets you up to 14,000 points, so if you have not applied yet, it is worth checking out.
Clicking this opens the Rakuten login page. Once you log in, you’ll see the campaign details.
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