Good morning. It’s まさきん.
Let me start with the bottom line. Rakuten Points’ “Poitoku” campaign is not limited to Rakuten Ichiba. Paying your Rakuten Mobile monthly bill is actually covered too.
The only condition is that you are “using points for the first time.” So I think it is worth knowing about even if you have not signed up yet. In this post, I will walk through “Poitoku” from the Rakuten Mobile angle.
Eligible services and reward conditions are reviewed each month. So this article sticks to explaining how the system works. If you plan to join, always check the latest conditions on the official website.
How “Poitoku” works
“Poitoku” is a system where your reward rate goes up when you “use” points. A wide range of services are covered, including Rakuten Ichiba and Rakuten Travel. Bookings and treatments through Rakuten Beauty count as well. And of course, Rakuten Mobile monthly bill payments are included.
That said, the conditions differ by service. These three points are common to all of them:
- Entry is required (anything you use before entering does not count)
- The points you receive are limited-time points
- There is a cap on the points awarded
You do not get the bonus automatically. You need to follow the order: enter, use the service, meet the conditions. This approach is the same as Rakuten’s other point-boost programs.
A closer look at Rakuten Mobile as an eligible service
Out of all the eligible services, this time I am focusing on Rakuten Mobile. Here is a summary of the conditions.
However, the details change depending on each round of the campaign. So be sure to check the official page for the specifics.
- Eligibility: You have never used points to pay your monthly bill with the same Rakuten ID (new applicants are eligible too)
- What to do: Turn on point usage from the payment information screen in “my Rakuten Mobile”
- Reward: On top of the regular rewards, you get points at a boosted rate on the amount you paid with points (awarded around the month after use)
- Caveats: You are not eligible if you pay by bank account transfer, and device installment payments are often not covered by the point usage setting
This is often a “once per person” perk. In other words, it only applies to people using points for the first time. Think of it as a kind of “first-time-only bonus.”
Here is the process in 4 steps.
You can check whether your plan is eligible on the payment settings screen. It is probably worth taking a quick look first.
Clicking this opens the Rakuten login page. Once you log in, you’ll see the campaign details.
What this means if you have not signed up yet
To be honest, I do not recommend signing up just for this perk. I think the main question should be “Will my phone bill go down?” Another important question is “Is there a plan that fits how I use my phone?”
Still, it is relevant if you are thinking about switching. After you sign up, you can use the perk the first time you pay with points. It does not hurt to keep it in mind.
You can check whether your phone bill would go down with the price simulator beforehand. It is also an easy way to get more information for your decision.
The setup is just switching your payment method to use points. So it takes almost no extra effort.
Things to watch out for when joining
Forget to enter and you are not eligible
“Poitoku” is basically entry-based. If you only notice after paying, it is too late. So it is safer to check your entry status first. Be especially careful not to forget in any month you plan to join.
If you pay by bank transfer, check in advance
If you pay by bank account transfer, you may not be able to set up point usage at all. It works with methods such as credit card payment. Check in “my Rakuten Mobile” ahead of time.
The campaign details are reviewed every month
“Poitoku” runs repeatedly, month after month. However, the eligible services and reward conditions are revised each time.
It is probably best not to rely on memories like “last month it was like this.” Getting into the habit of checking the official page for the latest info each month you join will give you peace of mind.
Summary
“Poitoku” is a campaign that also covers Rakuten Mobile monthly bill payments. For Rakuten Mobile in particular, the condition is often “using points for the first time.” It is positioned as a once-per-person perk.
If you already have a contract, check your entry status and payment method. If you have not signed up yet, it is worth keeping in the back of your mind as an option after switching.
Why not use “Poitoku” as a chance to review how you pay for Rakuten Mobile?
Clicking this opens the Rakuten login page. Once you log in, you’ll see the campaign details.
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