# Rakuten+ Membership Program Offers $50 Sign-Up Bonus

_May 24 17:00_

Tags: Hotels.com, Rakuten+, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, promo

Rakuten+ paid membership ($100/yr) offers 10%+ cash back on select merchants including Hotels.com, with a $50 bonus for spending $250+ within 90 days

> **Check before acting.** This offer was last reported 166 days ago, on May 24, 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

Rakuten has a new page for its Rakuten+ paid membership program, which offers a minimum of 10% cash back on select merchants. The program costs $100 annually (not waived the first year). A new sign-up offer provides a $50 bonus for joining and spending $250+ within 90 days at qualifying merchants. Key merchants include Hotels.com (8-12% cash back), Sephora, Neiman Marcus, and various fashion retailers. The author notes that while rates are competitive, they may not always beat frequent high-rate portals, but the membership is useful for volume buyers who cannot wait between purchases

## Why it matters

Relevant for Hotels.com elites and award redeemers.

## Sources cited

- [Doctor of Credit](https://doctorofcredit.com/rakuten-rakuten-plus-membership-program-50-sign-up-bonus) — Rakuten+ (Rakuten Plus) Membership Program ($50 Sign Up Bonus)

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