How the Rakuten welcome bonus works

Rakuten is a cash-back shopping service. New members who join through an eligible referral link can receive a welcome bonus after completing the promotion’s purchase requirement.

The current offer

During the current promotion, a new U.S. member can earn a $50 welcome bonus after making at least $50 in qualifying Cash Back purchases within 90 days of joining. The current promotional period is scheduled to end September 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.

What you need to do

1. If someone you know invited you, join as a genuinely new member through their eligible link.
2. Make at least $50 in qualifying Cash Back purchases within 90 days.
3. Keep the purchase; returned, cancelled, or exchanged orders do not count.
4. Wait for the store to confirm the order and for Rakuten to issue the bonus.

What may not qualify

Taxes, shipping, gift cards, excluded product categories, and purchases at stores that do not offer Cash Back may not count. Most Amazon purchases are not eligible for Rakuten Cash Back. Always activate the store’s Cash Back offer before checking out.

When the bonus arrives

The bonus is confirmed after the qualifying purchase and its Cash Back are confirmed. Rakuten then includes confirmed bonuses in the next eligible Cash Back payment. Store confirmation can take time, especially when a return period is still open.

For complete rules, review Rakuten’s official referral program terms.