RAKUTEN SUMMARY
PROS
- Convenient/Easy to Use
- Earns you cashback for each purchase
- Automatically applies coupons
- Lots of partner merchants
CONS
- Pays quarterly (check or PayPal)
Is it possible to earn money by buying stuff? Of course, it is. It’s called “CASHBACK.” And a cashback service is literally what it sounds like, it pays you money for buying stuff. Now there are dozens of cash-back websites/apps out there. Today we’re going to talk about one of the cashback companies called Rakuten.
Rakuten is not only a cashback service but it also automatically applies available coupons on your purchases. It will help SAVE and EARN money at the same time. What more can you ask for?
HOW DO I USE RAKUTEN?
Step 1: All you have to do is to shop using a link from the Rakuten website or app.
Step 2: From Rakuten, choose the store you want to purchase from.
Step 3: Shop! That’s it.
Rakuten will indicate how much cashback it gives. That’s how simple it is.
WHY SHOULD I USE RAKUTEN?!
It’s a no-brainer. You can use Rakuten on most leading brands/stores including Amazon, Best Buy, JCPenney, Kohl’s, Macy’s, etc! And if you’re going to make a purchase anyway, why not get cash back for it too, right?
HOW MUCH CASH BACK WILL IT GIVE ME?
It depends on the item. Cash backs can go as high as 40%.
HOW CAN I CASHOUT?
Cash outs are paid quarterly via checks or PayPal transfers.
Here’s a quick table for purchase dates and cash out schedules:
IS IT WORTH IT?
It’s free, it automatically looks for coupons, and it give you cashback. Of course it’s worth it!
Want to see it in action? We made a few short videos on how to use Rakuten. Please check them out: