In this post, I’d like to recap my favorite way of earning Amex Membership Rewards points that doesn’t involve credit cards. I’m talking about the ability to earn Amex points for online shopping through Rakuten, and that’s also why Rakuten is my favorite online shopping portal. I’d also like to compare it to the ability to earn Bilt Rewards points through Rakuten, since that’s still a relatively new opportunity.
Through September 30, 2026, if you join Rakuten through a qualifying referral link and spend $50 within the first 90 days, you’ll receive a $50 bonus. The person referring you can also receive $50. This is a best-ever offer for my favorite online shopping portal, given that you can earn Amex Membership Rewards points or Bilt Rewards points with it at a favorable rate.
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Rakuten is my favorite online shopping portal, and it lets you earn bonus rewards for purchases you make online. Historically, Rakuten has offered the ability to earn cash back or Amex Membership Rewards points for online shopping, with the latter being a more compelling option (at least for those good at maximizing points).
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig14 JulIn this post, I’d like to recap my favorite way of earning Amex Membership Rewards points that doesn’t involve credit cards. I’m talking about the ability to earn Amex points for online shopping through Rakuten, and that’s also why Rakuten is my favorite online shopping portal. I’d also like to compare it to the ability to earn Bilt Rewards points through Rakuten, since that’s still a relatively new opportunity.
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Through September 30, 2026, Rakuten is offering a best-ever bonus for new members who are referred by existing members:
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig9 JulOnline shopping portals can be a great way to pick up bonus points for purchases youd make anyway. Just for following a specific link, you can earn bonus points or cash back, in addition to the rewards youd earn for credit card spending.
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