Rakuten

Lights out. Rakuten clocks in, wanders 700+ partner stores, and sweeps up affiliate coins for you while you dream in spreadsheets.

You shop as usual. Rakuten tracks the purchase, shares the affiliate commission, and pays you real cash to your bank. The browser extension flips on cashback and tests coupon codes so you are not copy-pasting promo codes like it is your part-time job.

What stands out: no points, no punch cards, just euros back. Clear timelines from pending to confirmed to payout, typically 30 to 100 days depending on the merchant. It stacks with card rewards, store promos, and seasonal sales for compound savings.

How it works:

Create your account and enable cookies.
Install the Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge extension.
Click through to a partner store or let the extension auto-activate.
Buy what you already planned to buy.
Track cashback in your dashboard, then receive payout to your bank.

Use it for travel bookings, food delivery, electronics, office supplies, and retail. Review store terms to avoid exclusions, and remember returns cancel cashback. Simple, predictable, and quietly effective.

For online business owners, this is a passive cost-cutting layer on everyday spend. Less time hunting rebates, more runway for ads, inventory, or the next test. It is ecommerce savings that behave like a background app, not a chore.

Best features:

One-click activation via browser extension + no manual coupon hunting
Automatic coupon code testing at checkout + extra savings without time sink
Transparent tracking from pending to paid + predictable cash flow
Payouts to your bank account + real euros back into the budget
700+ partner stores across travel, delivery, and retail + save on routine spend
Stacks with card rewards and promos + maximizes ROI on purchases you already make

Rakuten chases the commissions so your budget comes back with actual euros, not points.

Use cases:

Book flights and hotels for conferences or client visits with cashback
Equip your team with laptops, monitors, and peripherals while earning rebates
Buy packaging and office essentials for fulfillment and operations at lower net cost
Order team meals via food delivery platforms during launches or sprints
Stock up on seasonal client gifts and merch with stackable savings
Personal founder purchases that align with business needs to stretch cash further

Suited for:

Online businesses and ecommerce operators who make frequent purchases for travel, gear, and supplies and want passive, trackable cashback that reduces operating costs without extra work.