Good morning. It’s まさきん.
While browsing Rakuten Point Club, I spotted a banner I didn’t recognize. It was for a service called “Rakuten Rebates.” I haven’t used it myself yet, so I got curious and looked into it.
What kind of campaign is this?
Rakuten Rebates is a service where you earn points just by going through it to reach online shopping sites. It’s basically one of those “point sites.”
Using the campaign types I sorted out before, I’d put this one close to the “new user bonus” category. There’s no contract or purchase required. The only conditions are entering the campaign and visiting a store.
50 points for entering and visiting a store
This campaign runs for a limited time, from August 1 to August 31. It’s for members who have no store visit history on Rakuten Rebates.
There are two conditions: entering through the campaign page, and visiting a store during the campaign period. Apparently, the order doesn’t matter.
You get 50 points. They’re limited-time points, and it looks like you can use them for 180 days after they’re awarded.
The points are expected to arrive around October 15. You don’t get them right after signing up, so it’s best to just be patient.
Rakuten Rebates is part of the Rakuten Group, just like Rakuten Mobile. While you’re collecting points, it might also be a good time to take a look at your phone bill. If you switch carriers, you can get up to 14,000 points through my referral. If you’re interested, check this out too.
Clicking this opens the Rakuten login page. Once you log in, you’ll see the campaign details.
What I found a little confusing
I thought the eligibility condition was a bit unclear. The campaign is for “members with no store visit history as of the start of the campaign.” In other words, if you’ve used Rakuten Rebates before, it seems you’re not eligible.
You also need to be careful about which stores count. Stores marked “temporarily suspended,” “no points,” or “listing ended” are apparently excluded. On the other hand, stores not listed on the campaign page do count, so the range is actually pretty wide.
Another thing I wondered about was whether a purchase is required. The conditions only say “visit a store.” It reads as if you don’t actually have to buy anything, but this might come down to interpretation.
Things to check before you sign up
It looks like you can check your entry history under “Bonus List” in My Account. Even if it doesn’t show up right away, there’s no need to panic.
The bonus is limited to once per person, no matter how many times you meet the conditions. You also need to watch out for when you cancel your membership. If you leave Rakuten or Rakuten Rebates before the points are awarded, you won’t be eligible.
On the topic of point collecting in general, I’ve written an article before about how the reward rate changes depending on where you use your points. Knowing that alongside “just go through it” systems like Rakuten Rebates might help you understand things better.
Summary
This campaign gives 50 points to people using Rakuten Rebates for the first time. I liked that you can meet the conditions just by entering and visiting a store, so it takes very little effort.
That said, there are some fine-print details about who’s eligible and which stores count. I think it’s worth reading through the details on the official site before you sign up, just to be safe.
Conditions and dates may change in the future. If you’re thinking of signing up, please be sure to check the latest information on the official site.
This campaign got me to take another look at other Rakuten Group services, too. Phone bills in particular have a big impact on the household budget. With Rakuten Mobile, you can get up to 14,000 points through my referral when you switch. If you haven’t considered it yet, give it a look.
Clicking this opens the Rakuten login page. Once you log in, you’ll see the campaign details.
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