How to join
- Open the publisher page and use the Become a publisher form.
- Submit your registration.
- Apply to brand programs.
- Set your payment method in your account.
- Reach the minimum threshold to receive payment.
Rakuten Advertising for affiliates
Rakuten Advertising is an affiliate network that connects publishers with brands in retail, finance, travel and other areas.
Facts
| Type | Affiliate network |
|---|---|
| Cost for affiliates | Not stated for publishers. The help center says there are no fees for the payment options. |
| Minimum payout | 50 USD (US network; 50 units of currency per network) |
| Payout schedule | Weekly on Wednesdays according to one help article; commissions are paid after the advertiser pays |
| Payment methods | PayPal, Direct deposit (ACH), Check |
| Who can join | No official information |
Our assessment
Good for
Publishers who want to work with consumer brands and are fine with one payment method per account.
Not for
Anyone who needs Payoneer or Stripe payouts, which are not available.
Strengths
- The publisher page says the network has operated for over 25 years.
- The help center says no fees apply to the payment options.
- Commissions in the Brazil network have no minimum payment threshold.
Catches
- Each network has its own 50 unit minimum, tracked separately.
- You can select only one payment method for your account.
- Payment follows advertiser payment, so there is a delay after the commission month.
Programs on this network
Frequently asked questions
Is Rakuten Advertising free for publishers?
The publisher page does not state a fee schedule. The help center says there are no fees for the payment options.
What is the Rakuten Advertising minimum payout?
Each network has a minimum of 50 currency units, for example 50 USD in the US network. Brazil network commissions have no minimum.
How does Rakuten Advertising pay publishers?
By PayPal, direct deposit (ACH) or check, depending on your country and network. You select one method.
When does Rakuten Advertising pay?
One help article names a weekly cycle on Wednesdays. Payment happens once the advertiser has paid, so commissions are typically paid the month after invoicing.
What if I stay below the minimum?
If you do not reach it within a calendar year, outstanding commission is paid at the end of the first quarter of the next year.
Sources
- rakutenadvertising.com/publishers (retrieved 10/14/2026)
- pubhelp.rakutenadvertising.com/hc/en-us/articles/360059980311-Payment-Options (retrieved 10/14/2026)
- pubhelp.rakutenadvertising.com/hc/en-us/articles/4412254867981-Minimum-Payment-T (retrieved 10/14/2026)