Rakuten Review & Demo (How I Earn THOUSANDS of Extra Points)

Editorial Summary

The creator explains how to use Rakuten, a free shopping portal, to accumulate American Express Membership Rewards points instead of traditional cash back. The video details the process of setting up a Rakuten account and navigating the account settings to link an American Express account, noting that points are transferred to the user every quarter. The creator emphasizes that Rakuten acts as a middleman, meaning prices remain identical to those found on retailer websites. A significant portion of the video is dedicated to the concept of stacking benefits. This involves combining Rakuten rewards with credit card spending multipliers and specific Amex offers to maximize the points earned per dollar spent. For example, the creator demonstrates how a single purchase can trigger rewards from the portal, the credit card, and a targeted merchant offer simultaneously. While highlighting these high-yield strategies, the creator provides a cautionary note, advising viewers not to let potential rewards influence unnecessary spending. The video concludes by suggesting more passive methods for earning points, such as using the Rakuten Chrome extension and the Rakuten dining feature to automate the process during everyday transactions.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.