How to Earn Money with Rakuten
If you shop online, sign up for Rakuten (formerly Ebates) to earn cash back on all your purchases.
I have been a member of Rakuten for years and years and it is one of the best ways to save money when you shop online.
With Rakuten you can get up to 40% Cash Back at over 2,500 stores. No points. No fees. No forms. Stores pay Rakuten a commission for sending you their way, and Rakuten shares the commission with you as Cash Back.
It sounds too good to be true, but I promise, it isn’t!
Here’s the thing. Most of us already do tons of shopping online, so why not save a little more?
This is the year to use it because the retailers are eager to capture online sales and savings are and will be insane.
How to Use Rakuten When Shopping Online
Using Rakuten is so simple.
- First, sign up using my referral link. You’ll get $10 in cash back as soon as you make an online purchase of $25 or more from any store through Rakuten, you will get this bonus.
- Then every time you are going to shop online, go to Rakuten or add the Rakuten widget to your browser.
- Search the site you want to shop on, click on it to activate the cash back offer and go from there. You’ll be referred to the brand’s website through a unique link that lets Rakuten see your purchases so it can reward you with cash back. You’ll be able to still use all the same coupons, deals, etc. as you would have if you had gone to the site directly. You just add a stop to Rakuten first.
- Rakuten tracks your spending and credits your PayPal account or sends you a check in the mail quarterly.
You can use Rakuten on your desktop, ipad or phone. Download the Rakuten app so you earn money when shopping on your phone.
How to Use Rakuten When Shopping In-Stores
You can also use Rakuten when shopping in stores. I didn’t realize this until recently, but it is a great and simple way to earn even more money.
- First, sign up using my referral link. You’ll get $10 in cash back as soon as you make an online purchase of $25 or more from any store through Rakuten, you will get this bonus.
- See Rakuten’s In-Store Cash Back offers and select “Link Offer” for the store where you’d like to shop.
- Link the offer to your card. Enter your credit or debit card information, or link the offer to an existing card in your account. You can add as many cards as you like.
- Pay with your linked card to earn cash back. (If you are paying with a debit card, enter credit or Rakuten won’t be able to track your purchase.) Rakuten tracks your spending and credits your PayPal account or sends you a check in the mail quarterly.
You can use Rakuten on your desktop, ipad or phone. Download the Rakuten app so you earn money when shopping on your phone. I recommend the app for shopping in store because if you enable push notifications Rakuten will alert you to exclusive In-store Cash Back deals near you.
Stores Available in Rakuten
Rakuten offers cash back on more than 2,500 stores. A few of my favorites include Amazon, Target, Oshkosh BGosh, Carters, Macys, Walmart, Sephora, Ulta, Best Buy, and Groupon.
I love that so many stores are a part of Rakuten and that it is simple – no points to redeem, no forms to mail in, and no fees. Rakuten boasts up to 40% cash back, but most stores are in the 2-8% window, which still adds up.
Sign Up for Rakuten
If you don’t have an Rakuten account, I definitely encourage you to sign up and use it this holiday season. With the increased cash back percentages that happen over the holidays, it is the perfect time to try it out and at least earn that free gift card. Let’s save money together!
Rakuten Referral Program
One more thing… Rakuten also has a refer-a-friend program, so once you sign up, grab your referral link and tell your friends and family about the site. You can get $30 for each person you refer simply through their referral program. So refer 3 friends and that is $90! Crazy awesome.
I hope this blesses you.