Get a £15 Bonus on your Christmas Shopping with Rakuten

Christmas is just around the corner and for many it’s a time where you can get a bit carried away with spending. And for lots of people it’s a time where you need to watch where every penny is going. Rakuten is a cashback website that can help keep more of your money in your own pocket whilst still buying all the presents you need to get this Christmas.

Who are Rakuten?

Rakuten is a global leader in cashback and rewards. They already operate in numerous countries and more recently have launched their website in the UK to show the UK market just how cashback is done.   Rakuten partners with a huge number of retailers to offer you cashback at your favourite stores. Some of their partner brands include, Asos, eBay, AliExpress, Booking, Boots & Just Eat, just to name a few.

How does Rakuten work?

To get cashback for your shopping via Rakuten you first need to sign up for a free account. Once you have registered for a new account you can search through the 100’s of brands that Rakuten partner with. Next to each brand you will see the cashback rate offered for your purchase. Click any of the brands you are interested in shopping with via the Rakuten website. You will then be redirected to the brand’s website. Complete your shopping as normal and Rakuten will track your purchase and reward you the cashback amount based on your spend.For example, if you spend £60 at LookFantastic at 6% cashback, Rakuten will add £3.60 to your cashback balance.Cashback is one of the easiest ways to make money on shopping that you were going to do anyway!

New Customer £15 Bonus

Rakuten are currently offering all new customers a whopping £15 bonus when you make your first purchase of £20+.Sign up to Rakuten here to claim the offer.You will need to register for a free account and link your bank account that you want your cashback to be paid into.Then shop at any Rakuten partner store and spend £20 or more within 30 days of registering to get your £15 bonus!It’s that easy! You can also follow them on Facebook, Instagram and X (previously Twitter) to see the latest promotions.

How to make the most money with Rakuten

Here are some top tips to help you get the absolute best details with Rakuten:Regularly Check Rakuten for DealsMake it a habit to check Rakuten for new deals and promotions. The cashback percentages offered by retailers change regularly, so make sure to check the website and grab those deals when cashback rates are higher than normal.Install the Rakuten Browser Extension The browser extension is a tool that alerts you to cashback opportunities while you're browsing online stores. It’s completely free to download and it's a great way to ensure you never miss a chance to earn cashback.Plan Purchases During PromotionsRakuten often runs promotions where they boost cashback percentages for specific retailers or product categories. Planning your purchases around these promotions can make you even more money in cashback.Rakuten have some exclusive cashback rates this Black Friday, including:

• 8% cashback at Lego
• 4% cashback at Pandora
• Up to 13% cashback at Lookfantastic
• Up to 14% at Temu
• Up to 20% at Fossil

Stack with Existing Discounts and VouchersRakuten's cashback can be stacked with existing brand discounts and promotional codes. For example, if Boots have a 25% off store offer and Rakuten are offering 2.5% cashback you get the sale price at Boots plus make money with cashback.Refer your Friends to Earn MoreRakuten have an amazing referral program, where you and a friend can both earn £15 for a successful referral. You can share your referral link on social media or with your friends directly, and if they sign up and make their first purchase of £20 or more within 30 days then you will both get a £20 bonus.Black Friday is a great opportunity to try this out and stack Black Friday deals with Rakuten cashback rates and the vouchers available on Rakuten.