# Rakuten Offers $50 Cash or 5,000 Bilt Points for New Members Through Sept. 30, 2026

_Jul 9 15:34_

Tags: JetBlue, Amex Membership Rewards, Bilt Rewards, Rakuten, American Express, Bilt, Europe, promotion, airline, loyalty program

New Rakuten members referred by existing users can earn $50 cash or 5,000 Bilt points on a $50 purchase through September 30, 2026

> **Check before acting.** This offer was last reported 120 days ago, on July 9, 2026. Registration deadlines and bonus windows close. We do not track whether this one is still live, so check the program's own page before acting on it.

## Summary

Through September 30, 2026, Rakuten is offering a new-member referral bonus: if a referred friend makes a $50 purchase within 90 days of signing up, both parties receive $50 cash back or equivalent rewards points. Rakuten allows users to choose between cash back, Amex Membership Rewards points (1 point per cent), or Bilt Rewards points. The bonus payout can be converted to Bilt points, potentially yielding up to 5,000 Bilt points for new users who opt for the points reward

Sources add:
• AwardWallet Blog: Sign Up for Rakuten and Earn $50 or 5k Amex or Bilt Points Extended: Sign up for Rakuten and Earn $50 or 5,000 Amex or Bilt Points After Spending $50 April 1, 2025 Amex New 20% Transfer Bonus to Etihad — Unlock JetBlue Mint to Europe for…

## Why it matters

Affects 5 airline programs (Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue...). Card-issuer angle via American Express, Bilt, Citi.

## What each source adds

- **AwardWallet Blog**: Sign Up for Rakuten and Earn $50 or 5k Amex or Bilt Points Extended: Sign up for Rakuten and Earn $50 or 5,000 Amex or Bilt Points After Spending $50 April 1, 2025 Amex New 20% Transfer Bonus to Etihad — Unlock JetBlue Mint to Europe for…

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/insights/maximize-rakuten-bonus) — Easy Way To Maximize Rakuten New Member Bonus, Earn $50 Or 5K Points
- [AwardWallet Blog](https://awardwallet.com/shopping/rakuten-rewards?pubDate=2026-07-07) — Extended: Sign up for Rakuten and Earn $50 or 5,000 Amex or Bilt Points After Spending $50

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