When will I receive my $30 bonus?

After your qualifying purchases are confirmed by the merchants, the $30 bonus will be added to your Rakuten account and paid out with your next quarterly Rakuten payment.

What counts as a qualifying purchase?

A qualifying purchase is any purchase made through Rakuten.ca, the Rakuten app, or the browser extension that earns Cash Back and is not returned or canceled.

Can multiple small purchases count toward the $30?

Yes. Multiple purchases can be combined to reach the $30 requirement, as long as they all earn Cash Back and are completed within 90 days of sign-up.

What is Rakuten Canada?

Rakuten Canada (formerly Ebates) is a free cash back shopping platform that rewards users with cash back when they shop online through participating retailers.

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Rakuten Canada Cashback Referral Program – Get $30 Bonus

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About This Deal

Sign up through a referral link and earn a $30 cash back bonus when you make qualifying purchases totaling $30 or more at 750+ stores within 90 days. Plus, earn ongoing cash back on eligible purchases every time you shop.

Rakuten Canada (formerly Ebates) is a leading cash back shopping platform that lets you earn money back on purchases made at over 750 online stores. When you sign up using a referral link and complete qualifying purchases totaling $30 or more within 90 days, you’ll receive a $30 cash back bonus. After that, you’ll continue earning cash back on eligible purchases whenever you shop through Rakuten.

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How to Get This Deal

1
Sign up using a referral link
Click the ‘Get this deal’ button and create your free Rakuten Canada account using a valid referral link. Register with your email address and password—no credit card required.
2
Shop through Rakuten
Browse stores on Rakuten.ca or use the Rakuten browser extension or mobile app. Make qualifying purchases that earn Cash Back totaling $30 or more within 90 days of signing up.
3
Earn Cash Back
Cash Back from your purchases will initially appear as ‘Pending’ and becomes ‘Confirmed’ after the retailer’s return or validation period, which typically ranges from several days to a few weeks.
4
Receive your $30 bonus
Once your qualifying purchases are confirmed, your $30 referral bonus will be added to your account and paid out with your next scheduled quarterly Rakuten payment.

Requirements

Must be a Canadian resident
Must be 18 years of age or older
Valid email address required
Must be a new Rakuten Canada member (no existing account)
Must sign up using a valid referral link for proper tracking
Must complete qualifying purchases totaling $30 or more that earn Cash Back within 90 days of sign-up

Frequenty Asked Questions

You need to complete qualifying purchases totaling $30 or more that earn Cash Back within 90 days of signing up. The purchases can be from one or multiple stores, as long as they earn Cash Back.

Terms & Conditions

The $30 referral bonus is available to new Rakuten Canada members who sign up using a valid referral link and complete qualifying purchases totaling $30 or more that earn Cash Back within 90 days of registration. Only purchases that earn Cash Back and are not returned, exchanged, or canceled count toward the requirement. Cash Back and bonuses are paid quarterly according to Rakuten’s payment schedule, provided the account meets the minimum payout threshold. Self-referrals, duplicate accounts, and fraudulent activity are prohibited. Rakuten reserves the right to modify, withhold, or cancel bonuses at its discretion. Users are responsible for any applicable taxes.

About Rakuten Canada

Rakuten Canada (formerly Ebates Canada) is a leading cash back shopping platform that offers free membership to millions of Canadians. Launched in 2012 and headquartered in North York, Ontario, Rakuten Canada has helped members earn over $140 million in cash back by shopping at more than 750 online retailers. As part of the global Rakuten Group, a Japanese technology company founded in 1997, Rakuten Canada connects shoppers with popular brands and shares commissions from merchants in the form of cash back rewards. Members earn cash back by shopping online through the Rakuten website, mobile app, browser extension, and at select in-store and dining partners.

Key Features

Over 7 million members across Canada
Has paid out more than $140 million in cash back to Canadian members since launching in 2012
Partners with 750+ retailers across categories such as retail, fashion, beauty, electronics, travel, and food delivery
Completely free to join with no membership or subscription fees
Cash back payments are issued quarterly
Multiple payout options including Interac e-Transfer, PayPal, and cheque (availability may vary)
Cash back rates vary by retailer and promotion, commonly ranging from 1% to 10% and higher during special events
Browser extension alerts users when cash back is available and may surface coupons at checkout
In-store and dining cash back available at select partners through linked payment methods
Originally launched as Ebates Canada in 2012 and re-branded to Rakuten.ca in 2019
Headquartered in North York, Ontario, Canada