How to Earn Cash Back on Travel & Online Shopping

You don’t need loyalty cards or rewards programs to start earning cash back on your travel and online purchases.

All you need is Rakuten.

What is Rakuten?

Rakuten (formerly Ebates) is a company that gives you cash back every time you shop with their affiliated partners through their website, app and now in stores. They have partnered with over 2,000 stores covering everything from sports, tech, travel and retail offering up to 40% cash back.

I know exactly what you are thinking… who gives out free money… it must be a scam?

To understand how Rakuten works you have to be familiar with affiliate marketing.

How Rakuten pays you?

In affiliate marketing companies will pay a small commission when a new client completes a purchase.

Rakuten is the middle man. They link customers with over 2,500 brands that pay out a commission to Rakuten when new sales are made. Rakuten then splits that commission with you.

Lets say you use booking.com to book a 2 week stay that costs you $1000 at 4% cash back.

You’ll receive $40 back in cash back for shopping with Rakuten.

Want to know more? Check out this video ↓

Who can benefit from Rakuten?

Anyone who shops online.

With the variety in over 2,000 partner stores, Rakuten has something for the avid traveler, techie or shopper.

The biggest benefit I have found have been on flights, accommodations, and activities.

I’ve tried it out on Groupons. A couple minutes later $5.99 was added to my Rakuten account.

I even worked on discount sites … Score!

How To Earn Cash Back On Travel - Picture of Ebates Cash Back on purchases.

Start earning Cash Back today!

Step 1: Sign up for a FREE account at Rakuten.com

Step 2: Click the Join Now button in the upper right-hand corner of the website

Rakuten - Join Now Button

This box will pop up, fill out the entry fields.

Screen shot of Rakuten sign up form - $10 bonus

Step 3: It will ask if someone referred you. If you want to pay it forward, please enter my email Justin@Justintime4.com… You’ll receive a $10 signing bonus and I’ll get a kickback for the referral (thank you in advance)… WIN WIN 😀

That’s it, now every time you shop online you’ll receive cash back $$$!

PRO TIP: Add the Rakuten button to your internet browser (available on chrome) – It will AUTOMATICALLY apply coupons, activate cash back and find the best price.

That way you never miss out on another deal!

screen shot of rakuten button in action, searching the web for coupons, the best prices and cash back.

Keep saving up $$$, every 3 months you’ll receive a BIG FAT CHECK!

*Paypal allows you to get $$$ wherever you may be*

I use my cash back to pay down my student loans and fund my travel, but you can use it for anything!

Start your free account TODAY: Rakuten.com

All the best

Justin

Want to know more ways you can create multiple sources of income? Check out my guide to earning money abroad: 25 Ways to Explore & Earn.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, I’ll get a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you make a purchase through a link based on my recommendation. This helps keep this website free so I can create more content for you. Thank you in advance for your support!

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Hi! My name is Justin. I'm an ocean lover that loves travel, surfing, and photography.

My goal is to create content that makes it easier for you to travel and chase your passions. So here it is!

I hope to meet you out there someday 🤙

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