Rakuten Global Express: Shopping portal cashback & miles rates
Checked 6h ago · 5 portals compared
Every portal below pays you for starting your Rakuten Global Express purchase there: they split the commission they get from Rakuten Global Express with you. Same store, same checkout, same order, but cashback or miles on top. New here? How portals work
Best Rakuten Global Express rate right now
Best points
Verdict:
1 rate change in the 46 days we've tracked it. Last moved Jul 20, 2026. RebatesMe has held the top cashback rate longest: 38 of 46 days.
True on most portals for Rakuten Global Express:
Cashback
Category rates
- when SKU List is shipping fee 8%
- Base Cashback
Details last checked 7d ago.
What doesn't earn
- Cashback valid for shipping fee - Not eligible for sign up bonus payout
What doesn't earn
Cash Back is only available on international shipping fees incurred. Use of coupon/promotional codes not listed on Rakuten may void Cash Back.
Points
What doesn't earn
Cash Back is only available on international shipping fees incurred. Use of coupon/promotional codes not listed on Rakuten may void Cash Back.
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Best play
Stack the portal with the right card: the same purchase earns two ways.
Also fits: Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards (3% back on online retail) · Amex Blue Business Plus (2x Amex points on everything)
Card earn rates are our own notes, not live data. Issuer caps and terms apply, so double-check before counting on one.
Rate history last 21 days
Full history →Rakuten Global Express's best cashback rate has changed once since Jul 12, ranging 6% to 10%.
Each line follows the best rate on offer at that moment, whoever was paying it. Currently: Cashback via RebatesMe, Points via Rakuten (Amex). Same scale, different currencies: "3" means 3% cash, 3 pts/$, or 3 mi/$.
Every account sees the last 21 days here. Premium goes back to day one.
Common questions
Which shopping portal pays the most at Rakuten Global Express? +
Right now 10% on RebatesMe leads, out of 5 portals we track for Rakuten Global Express. The full side-by-side comparison of cashback, miles, and points is above.
Is 10% a good cashback rate for Rakuten Global Express? +
10% on RebatesMe is the usual rate for Rakuten Global Express.
Can I earn airline miles or points for Rakuten Global Express through a shopping portal? +
Yes, the top is 5 pts/$ (Amex points) on Rakuten (Amex). Airline and card portals often pay miles or points instead of cashback.
How often do Rakuten Global Express's cashback rates change? +
Rakuten Global Express's best cashback rate has changed once since Jul 12, ranging 6% to 10%.