Good morning. It’s まさきん.
While browsing the Rakuten PointClub screen, I came across a Rakuten Magazine campaign. Rakuten Magazine is an all-you-can-read magazine service, but our household had never actually tried it. Since this seemed like a good opportunity, I decided to take a closer look.
What type of campaign is this?
Among the campaign types I sorted out before, this one falls closest to the limited-time point reward category. You could say it is that same format, narrowed down to first-time Rakuten Magazine sign-ups.
It is open to Rakuten members who sign up for Rakuten Magazine for the first time during the campaign period. Rakuten Mobile subscribers are apparently not eligible. People who have used the free trial or the Light plan in the past are also excluded.
The reward depends on how many titles you read
There are two steps to take part. First, you enter the campaign. Then, after signing up, you need to actually read some titles.
The reward is split into two tiers based on how much you read. Read 5 or more titles and you get 100 points. Read 10 or more and it goes up to 200 points.
The cap is 200 points per person. So it looks like you hit the maximum once you have read 10 titles.
The points arrive three months after the campaign month, around the 20th. They do not show up right after you sign up, so it is best to just be patient.
Rakuten Magazine is part of the Rakuten Group, just like Rakuten Mobile. Once you are in the habit of collecting points, it might be a good time to review your phone bill as well. If you switch carriers, you can get up to 14,000 points through my referral. If you are interested, take a look.
Clicking this opens the Rakuten login page. Once you log in, you’ll see the campaign details.
Points that were a little confusing
There were a few things I found a bit unclear.
First, the condition on how you read. Only titles read in the in-app viewer count. Reading through the reader in a web browser apparently does not qualify.
Next, the condition on how you sign up. Signing up with app store billing is not eligible. It looks like you need to register through the official website.
Finally, the condition on the order of steps. It seems you need to complete the entry first. If you sign up before entering, you may not qualify.
Things to check before signing up
You need a Rakuten membership to enter. If you do not have one yet, you will need to create it first.
There are also several conditions that make you ineligible. Rakuten Mobile subscribers, Rakuten Magazine Light users, and anyone who has used the trial before are excluded.
A similar first-time user campaign was also run by Rakuten Kobo. The Rakuten Group seems to use this kind of setup quite often to encourage people to try a service for the first time.
Summary
This campaign offers up to 200 points for signing up for Rakuten Magazine for the first time. The reward changes depending on whether you read 5 or 10 titles.
The conditions and campaign period may change in the future. If you are thinking about signing up, be sure to check the latest information on the official website.
Rakuten Magazine got me wanting to review other Rakuten Group services too. Phone bills in particular have a big impact on the household budget. If you switch to Rakuten Mobile, you can get up to 14,000 points through my referral. If you are curious, have a look.
Clicking this opens the Rakuten login page. Once you log in, you’ll see the campaign details.
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