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Rakuten offer: $40 or 4k Amex points for new members and referrals [Leave your referral links]

Miles May 10, 2022 47 Comments

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New Members get $40 after $40 purchase

First off, $40 is the best deal we have EVER seen from Rakuten on both sides, the normal referral offer is just $10, and prior to this we had seen a $30 referrals as well. This new deal is very straight forward and matches the best we’ve ever seen: Spend $40 and you will get $40 cashback, or if you’ve chosen to Amex points, 4k Membership Rewards. The latter is my preference btw.

*The biggest caveats here – you must be in the USA or Canada and spend $40 within the first 90 days.

I’ve written extensively about Rakuten and using how using the Rakuten shopping portal is an easy way to rack up serious amounts of Amex points. I’ve earned nearly 250k Amex Points from Rakuten alone.  One of the best ways to earns loads of Rakuten points is to refer your friends and family.

Well, Rakuten has stepped it up, and is currently matching its highest new member bonus AND Rakuten referral bonus. If you use our Rakuten referral, as long as you spend $40, you can get either $40 cashback, or 4k American Express Membership Rewards. Let me explain.

One thing to note – in order to get the $40 rebate ( or 4k Amex points ), you need to spend $40 within 90 days of signing up AND  THIS IS USA ONLY

Choosing between 4k Membership Rewards or $40 after spending $40 in 90 days with Rakuten.

I would highly recommend you read our guide to using Rakuten, but essentially, Rakuten works like any other shopping portal except it gives you the option to earn your savings in the form of cashback or Amex Points. In my opinion, this is a massive leg up on competition because I value Amex Points at roughly 2 cents, meaning I’m getting double the value by choosing Amex points vs cashback.  Now, you should take into consideration I also travel a lot, and I’m quite adept at using Amex points, but at the very minimum Amex points are worth 1.5 cents.

Does Rakuten work like any other portal?

Yep. After you sign up via Rakuten, you’ll be taken to their portal. The portal is filled with various retailers and when you click on one, you will generate a link to your desired merchant, and the rest is all behind the scenes. In fact, I just used Rakuten last week to make some amazing purchases at J. Crew. It looks like my deal of 50% off already reduced prices is now 40%, but I was able to get many items at 70-80% off retail. J Crew’s debt has dropped to junk and who knows what the future holds with retailers being closed for such a long time, but the deals are insane. I got a few t-shirts for $8 a piece. Nuts.

 

 

What’s a quick way to take advantage of Rakuten?

Personally, I think it’s pretty hard to beat stacking a Rakuten referral, or new member bonus with the Amex Platinum Saks 5th Avenue $100 credit statement credit which is split into 2, $50 statement credits, January through June, and July through December.

 

That means if you buy anything with those cards ( don’t forget you can split payment ) you’ll earn those statement credits alongside the Rakuten new member bonus AND you’ll also earn your normal Rakuten cashback.

Leaving Referrals in the comments section

Obviously, we’d love it if you’d use our referral since there is no limit to how many you can earn, but we also like to share the love. Earning points this way is how we are able keep in the air, but it’s also how you can take the trips of your dreams. So leave them below if you’d like.

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47 Comments

  1. SSP Reply
    July 5, 2022 at 2:21 pm

    Join Rakuten with this Referral Link and Earn USD $30
    rakuten.com/r/PRANAL117

  2. Signed up Reply
    May 23, 2022 at 3:16 pm

    So I signed up using the referrals. Now they say I cannot get 4000 MR because the referrals can only get $40. Anyone having the same issue?

  3. Justin Reply
    May 18, 2022 at 3:58 pm

    Hey everybody. I have been using Rakuten for a little over a year now. I wish I would have found it sooner. I would be very grateful for any of you to use my free referral link. No pressure. I have used other people’s links and hope we all share the wealth.

    https://www.rakuten.com/r/JW4468?eeid=28187

  4. HB Reply
    May 15, 2022 at 5:23 pm

    Rakuten is an amazing way to earn cash back or Amex points on purchases you would make anyway!

    Thanks to those who use my referral link when signing-up:

    https://www.rakuten.com/r/APPELL51?eeid=28187

  5. Jonathan Reply
    May 14, 2022 at 10:12 am

    Well here goes nothing! I did the link from someone else here to get the bonus and I hope someone will do the same for me. $40 for you, $40 for me when you spend $40 or more within 90 days of signing up for Rakuten. Someone please give me my first referral bonus ever!

    https://www.rakuten.com/r/JLESHA10?eeid=28187

  6. Jamie Reply
    May 13, 2022 at 5:02 am

    Have you signed up with Rakuten yet? It’s the best site for earning Cash Back. Get a $40 bonus when you sign up with my invite link and spend $40. It’s free! https://www.rakuten.com/r/JAMIES4771?eeid=44971

  7. Kevin Reply
    May 10, 2022 at 9:57 pm

    Hello all – great opportunity for $40 bonus! Everyone should use Rakuten for easy Amex points.

    https://www.rakuten.com/r/KPMCKE7?eeid=45830

  8. anisha Reply
    May 10, 2022 at 7:46 pm

    Thank you for giving chance to post referral link.
    $40 back after $40 spend in 90 days.
    https://www.rakuten.com/r/ANISHA369?eeid=28187

  9. Mytch Reply
    May 10, 2022 at 7:32 pm

    Hello! Thank you for using my link.

    https://www.rakuten.com/r/CAFLYE2?eeid=28187

  10. skv Reply
    May 10, 2022 at 2:45 pm

    Here is my link.

    https://www.rakuten.com/r/SKV781?eeid=28187

    Post post yours once you sign up. Thanks

  11. Barbara Reply
    May 10, 2022 at 12:41 pm

    Thank you Mileage Monkey for posting this! If anyone is interesting in earning some cash back or Amex points while saving money on purchases, I would greatly appreciate you using my referral link as I we would both be eligible for the $40 bonus once you spend $40 in the following 90 days. Thanks in advance!

    https://www.rakuten.com/r/BAYBET3?eeid=28187

    Qualify for a $40 Referral Sign Up Bonus when you sign up to become a new member using your referrer’s referral link or other method supplied by Rakuten during the period beginning 8:01PM ET May 8, 2022 and ending 11:59PM ET May 16, 2022 (“Offer Period”) and make Qualifying Purchase(s) totaling at least $40 within 90 days of signing up.

    https://www.rakuten.com/r/BAYBET3?eeid=28187

  12. San Reply
    November 21, 2021 at 4:55 pm

    Get $40 sign up bonus + cashback for online shopping. Open the link a new browser or incognito if you don’t see $40 referral at first time.

    https://www.rakuten.com/r/VEERAG17?eeid=54404

    More referrals and signup bonuses https://sites.google.com/view/sansreferrals

  13. Constance Sullivan Reply
    October 2, 2021 at 10:52 am

    Thank you so much for teaching all these cool tips and tricks!

    Please use my AMEX link as well as my Rakuten link:

    Apply for an American Express Card with this link. We can both get rewarded if you’re approved! http://refer.amex.us/CONSTSvSbL?XLINK=MYCP

    https://www.rakuten.com/r/THECON501

  14. Kemi Reply
    September 6, 2021 at 8:40 am

    You guys are so awesome for sharing the love with all of us!! Here’s a link to join Rakuten. Spend $30 by Sept 30 and you can earn $30 cash back or 3K Amex MR points.

    https://www.rakuten.com/r/AJAYIK5?eeid=44749

  15. Pat Reply
    August 29, 2021 at 8:33 pm

    Get a $30 bonus when you sign up with my invite link and spend $30 as of August 28/2021. See terms on site. https://www.rakuten.com/r/HALFMA61?eeid=44971

  16. Mylien Miyata Reply
    July 23, 2021 at 5:52 pm

    I’m loving my MR earned on Rakuten for just doing my routine purchases! Winning when I can double dip by using my CSP to pay and still earn Amex MR! I just ordered Hydro Flasks for my daughter’s team through Dicks Sporting Goods using Rakuten and earned 2,853 Amex Points plus the points earned for using my CSP card. I joined using monkey miles link, maybe someone can share the love and join using my link.
    https://www.rakuten.com/r/MYLIEN62?eeid=44749

  17. Karlos Reply
    May 16, 2021 at 5:29 pm

    $40 back, got my AMEX miles too. Thanks guys!

    Referral link: rakuten.com/r/KARLOS431

  18. Bin Reply
    May 15, 2021 at 6:25 pm

    This is such a great opportunity. Now 40 cashback / 4000 Amex points!

    If you join Rakuten by May 17 and spend at least $40 within 90 days, you’ll take home a one-time bonus of $40.

    I would greatly appreciate it if you could please use my referral link below.

    https://www.rakuten.com/r/1992PE

    Thank you very much!

  19. Dan Reply
    May 15, 2021 at 3:10 am

    $40 back

    https://www.rakuten.com/r/DC9163

  20. Jerome Reply
    May 14, 2021 at 10:01 pm

    New $40 link
    https://www.rakuten.com/r/BOS502?eeid=44753

  21. JT Reply
    April 22, 2021 at 9:20 am

    Thank you in advance for using my referral link. 🙂

    https://www.rakuten.com/r/HEYSEX15?eeid=28187

  22. John Reply
    March 5, 2021 at 10:11 am

    Feel free to use my referral! Thanks 🙂

    https://www.rakuten.com/r/JOONHY24?eeid=28187

  23. Todd Johnson Reply
    February 19, 2021 at 1:01 pm

    https://www.rakuten.com/r/JOHNSO14145?utm_campaign=RAF&utm_medium=RAF%20share&eeid=45830

  24. may Reply
    January 1, 2021 at 11:49 pm

    Here is my referral link. Thanks for using.
    https://www.rakuten.com/r/MYNEMO8?eeid=28187

  25. ramcm7 Reply
    December 5, 2020 at 9:38 am

    These $40 links are now popping up as $20 offers. 🙁 Incognito window or anything I need to do to get the $40 offer?

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  27. SSP Reply
    December 4, 2020 at 8:16 am

    Join Rakuten with this Referral Link and Earn USD$ 40
    https://www.rakuten.com/r/SHYAMS82?eeid=28187

    Automatic Coupon Apply by Honey Refer Friend and Friends Get a $10 Gift Card
    joinhoney.com/ref/o6o018q

  28. Jeff Reply
    November 19, 2020 at 9:37 pm

    $40 referral bonus or 4000 Amex MR points bonus at link below!

    https://www.rakuten.com/r/SVADLE2?eeid=28187

    • Patrick Reply
      December 2, 2020 at 5:38 pm

      Fresh $40 link here! https://www.rakuten.com/r/HALFMA61?eeid=44971

  29. Jamie Reply
    November 10, 2020 at 3:43 pm

    Would greatly appreciate anyone using my link! Thanks for letting us post here.

    https://www.rakuten.com/r/JDSCOT29?eeid=44971

  30. Mo Reply
    November 9, 2020 at 6:31 pm

    $40 Super stoked if somebody uses it (1st time doing a referral link)
    https://www.rakuten.com/r/MOJOSH13?eeid=28187

  31. D Reply
    November 8, 2020 at 12:38 am

    $40

    https://www.rakuten.com/r/DC9163

  32. Leon Reply
    November 6, 2020 at 7:07 pm

    https://www.rakuten.com/r/BOS502?eeid=44753

    $40 dollar link. Sign up, spend $40, we both get $40. Thank you!

  33. Dan Cee Reply
    October 1, 2020 at 2:54 am

    $30 if someone wants

    https://www.rakuten.com/r/DC9163

  34. Sourav Sarkar Reply
    September 22, 2020 at 7:10 am

    Thanks Monkey Miles for allowing this. I’d be grateful if you used my link!

    https://www.rakuten.com/r/SOURAV234?eeid=28187

  35. San Reply
    September 12, 2020 at 11:44 pm

    (Updated)
    Join Rakuten (Ebates) and receive $30 free + Earn highest cashback for shopping.
    If you see $10 bonus, then close and reopen the link in a new browser or incognito window to see $30 sign up bonus.

    Sign Up here https://www.rakuten.com/r/KVNSSA?eeid=28187

    To earn this bonus, make qualifying purchases totaling $30 or more within 90 days of becoming a new member. You can get paid through Check, Paypal or American Express Membership Rewards. The value of Amex Reward points are much more worth when you use it for travel.

    Thank You for allowing us to share the referrals.

    • San Reply
      November 8, 2020 at 9:16 pm

      Just a note about $40 bonus with the above referral.

  36. Eduardo Reply
    August 30, 2020 at 12:23 am

    Earn cashback or American Express Membership Rewards on hundreds of online retailers. Thank you
    Have you signed up with Rakuten yet? It’s the best site for earning Cash Back. Get a $30 bonus when you sign up with my invite link and spend $30. It’s free! 🤩 https://www.rakuten.com/r/ARIZCO7?eeid=6991100

  37. Ernie Reply
    June 17, 2020 at 9:46 am

    https://www.rakuten.com/r/LILMSB3?eeid=44749

  38. Nathan Reply
    June 16, 2020 at 12:21 pm

    Click the link below then navigate to https://www.rakuten.com/american-express in the same browser. This will preserve the cookies from the referral while allowing you to sign up for the 3k MR offer. Thank you!

    https://www.rakuten.com/r/NATHAN22088?eeid=28187

  39. Carl Reply
    June 16, 2020 at 11:37 am

    Thanks for allowing us to leave our referral link:
    https://www.rakuten.com/r/PRCARL5?eeid=28187

  40. San Reply
    April 26, 2020 at 11:23 am

    Join Rakuten (Ebates) and receive $30 free + Earn highest cashback for shopping (Online and Instore).
    Sign Up here https://www.rakuten.com/r/KVNSSA?eeid=28187
    To earn this bonus, make qualifying purchases totaling $25 or more within 90 days of becoming a new member.
    You can get paid through Check, Paypal or American Express Membership Rewards. The value of Amex Reward points are much more worth when you use it for travel.

    • San Reply
      May 2, 2020 at 10:08 am

      Note that bonus offer is extended till May 11th. Thanks

    • Paul Reply
      May 10, 2020 at 2:08 pm

      https://www.rakuten.com/r/BLEH34

  41. William Reply
    April 20, 2020 at 9:14 pm

    Thanks for letting us leave our link for a free $30 from Rakuten!
    https://www.rakuten.com/r/WILLIA26121?eeid=28187

  42. Joseph N. Reply
    April 20, 2020 at 7:56 pm

    I have never, not once, had Rakuten give me all of the bonus I earned. They always mess up these bonuses, in their favor, and give lip service when the customer contacts them.

    • Christian Reply
      June 16, 2020 at 12:28 pm

      https://www.rakuten.com/r/CPREST135?eeid=28187

      Any help is greatly appreciated. I’ve never had a referral before so here goes nothing.

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