Rakuten Amex Card Offering $200 Signup Bonus (12/17 Only)

Rakuten American Express Card $200 Bonus

Rakuten launched the new Rakuten American Express® Card a few months ago with a signup bonus of just $25. That bonus was later increased to $100 and now there’s a one day promotion with a $200 bonus. Let’s take a look at the details.

The Offer

• Get a $200 bonus when you spend $2,000 in the first 90 days on your Rakuten Card.
• Must apply by 12/17/2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST
• No Annual Fee
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Rakuten Amex Card Details

• Earn an additional 4% Cash Back on eligible Rakuten purchases (online & in-store), up to $7,000 in a calendar year, 1% Cash Back on eligible Rakuten purchases after the $7,000 cap.
• Earn an extra 5% Cash Back on top of the 5% Cash Back at Rakuten restaurant partners.
• Earn 2% Cash Back on Groceries and restaurants
• Earn 1% Cash Back on all other purchases.
• Retail Protection and Extended Warranty

Conclusion

It was three years ago when Rakuten ended its credit card program with Synchrony. It now has a new credit card and this time it runs on the American Express network, powered by  Imprint and issued by First Electronic Bank.

The card has good earning rates for Rakuten purchases, giving you an extra 4% cash back, but it is limited to $7,000 in purchases every year. This card might be more interesting when Bilt becomes a Rakuten partner.

If you were thinking of applying, the bonus is now $200, double the previous best. But the spending requirement has also doubled to $2,000.

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