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Rakuten new-member checklist

Seven checks that help protect your eligibility for the welcome bonus.

Reviewed September 8, 2026

Before you join

  1. Confirm that you have never held a Rakuten account before.
  2. Read the current referral terms and note the offer deadline.
  3. Use the referral link before creating the account.

Before you shop

  1. Choose a store that currently displays a Cash Back rate.
  2. Activate Cash Back and complete the purchase in the same shopping session.
  3. Make sure eligible merchandise totals at least the required amount; taxes, shipping, and excluded items may not count.
  4. Keep your order confirmation and avoid returns, cancellations, or exchanges that would reduce the eligible total.

One important reminder

Do not buy something only to earn a bonus. The safer approach is to use the offer for a purchase you already intended to make and compare the total cost with other retailers.

Ready to review the offer?

The current promotion offers eligible new U.S. members $50 after $50 in qualifying Cash Back purchases within 90 days.

See the Rakuten offer

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

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