Rakuten

rakuten.comLaunched 1999

Earn Cash Back at 3,500+ stores with coupons and promo codes

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/ About /

Rakuten is a cash back and coupons platform that rewards members for shopping at over 3,500 online stores. Members earn a percentage back on purchases, which can be redeemed via PayPal, check, gift cards, or rewards points. The service is free to join and has paid out over $3.6 billion in cash back since 1999.

/ How it works /

Members shop through Rakuten's portal or browser extension at partnered stores and receive a percentage of their purchase back as cash or points every quarter.

/ Who it's for /

everyday shoppers looking to save money on online purchases

/ More info /

Background.

Status
launched
Business model
free
Company
Rakuten Rewards
Launched
1999
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