Good morning. It’s まさきん.
While I was reviewing our electricity costs, I came across a new Rakuten Denki campaign.
The offer is “3,000 points when you sign up and use the service.”
It caught my interest, so I’m going to break down the conditions.
What kind of campaign is this?
Using the campaign types I sorted out before, this one is closest to a limited-time points reward.
It looks like a new-customer bonus, but you actually have to keep using the service to qualify.
Signing up alone isn’t enough to get the points.
The campaign covers Rakuten Denki on its own.
A Rakuten Mobile contract isn’t one of the conditions.
Even if you only use Rakuten Denki, you’re eligible.
How to earn the 3,000 points
Let’s go through the conditions one at a time.
First, the electricity charges for the month you start and the following month.
Together they need to come to 6,000 yen or more.
For a family of four like mine, that’s probably a pretty easy amount to reach.
Next is how long you keep using the service.
The month you start counts as month 0, and you need to stay on until the last day of month 5.
It looks like canceling after a short time disqualifies you.
There’s also a condition on the gap between signing up and starting service.
You need to start using it within 4 months of applying.
No entry is required.
Once you finish signing up, you’re automatically included.
When the points arrive
It’s also worth looking at when you actually get the reward.
The points seem to be granted around the end of month 6.
That’s nearly half a year after you sign up.
The points are limited-time points.
They’re valid for 6 months.
Once they arrive, be careful not to let them expire by accident.
There’s also a prize draw running at the same time where you can win up to 100,000 points.
It’s a small extra, but a nice one.
After sorting out electricity, I felt like reviewing my phone bill too. Rakuten Mobile is also one of the eligible services. If you switch through my referral, you can get up to 14,000 points. If you haven’t switched yet, take a look at this too.
Clicking this opens the Rakuten login page. Once you log in, you’ll see the campaign details.
Points I found a bit confusing
One thing that tripped me up was how the “start month” is counted.
The month you start using the service is treated as month 0.
That may be a little different from how most people would count it.
Another was the difference between signing up and starting service.
Just applying doesn’t mean you’ve met the conditions.
Continued use after that is part of the requirements too.
The delay before the points arrive is also easy to overlook.
On top of that, Start 1000 also includes new Rakuten Denki sign-ups.
If the same service qualifies for more than one campaign, only the larger reward applies.
If that matters to you, it’s probably safest to compare the conditions of both before applying.
What to check before you apply
Here’s a quick list of things to check.
Make sure your electricity charges will likely add up to 6,000 yen.
It’s also important to sign up on the assumption that you’ll stay on until the last day of month 5.
If you’re planning to move, think about whether you’ll be able to keep the contract going.
If you’re interested, have a look at the Rakuten Denki and Hikari bundle benefits too.
If you haven’t started reviewing your fixed costs yet, check out how to get started with a fixed-cost review as well.
Summary
The Rakuten Denki 3,000-point campaign requires not just signing up but also continued use.
The key points are electricity charges of 6,000 yen or more and staying on until the last day of month 5.
The points take nearly half a year to arrive, so it’s best to be patient.
Conditions and periods may change. If you’re thinking of applying, always check the latest details on the official website.
Electricity is a fixed cost you pay every single month. Once you have the right setup, points build up without any extra effort.
When reviewing fixed costs, it may help to look at your phone bill along with electricity. You can also sign up for Rakuten Mobile through my referral. Switching gets you up to 14,000 points, so if you haven’t switched yet, take a look at this too.
Clicking this opens the Rakuten login page. Once you log in, you’ll see the campaign details.
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