※ For eligible plans (Rakuten SAIKYO Plan, Rakuten SAIKYO U-NEXT, Rakuten SAIKYO Plan (Data Type), Rakuten Turbo) applied for by the referred customer on or after 0:00 on Sunday, December 1, 2024, points are granted as limited-time points over three months. ※ Benefit details are subject to change. ※ Customers who apply on or after 9:00 on Monday, March 2, 2026 are required to use the Rakuten Link app. ※ As of Thursday, March 5, 2026, new applications for the Rakuten SAIKYO Plan (Data Type) have been temporarily suspended.See details here. ※ For applications on or after June 1, 2024, the benefit is limited to up to 5 lines per person. ※1 If you use the 6,000 yen OFF coupon at the official Rakuten Mobile Rakuten Ichiba store, the amount becomes 8,000 points. ※ For details, including cases not eligible for the benefit, please see the campaign rules.
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What is the Rakuten Mobile Employee Referral Campaign?
Through a referral from a Rakuten Group employee, for each Rakuten Mobile line you apply for, up to 14,000 points is awarded.
Switch to Rakuten Mobile from another carrier (MNP): 14,000 points. Even without switching, a new line contract earns : 11,000 points as a gift.
Even those who canceled Rakuten Mobile in the past are eligible under the Employee Referral Campaign. Also, from your second line onward applications are eligible.
Eligible Plans
The following four plans are eligible for the Employee Referral Campaign.
Rakuten SAIKYO Plan
No matter how much data you use, it is capped at 3,278 yen. In months you use less, the price automatically drops — a tiered plan.
Rakuten SAIKYO U-NEXT
the Rakuten SAIKYO Planunlimited data and unlimited U-NEXT bundled together.
Rakuten Turbo
A home router using Rakuten 4G/5G. home router. No installation needed — ready to use the day it arrives.
Rakuten SAIKYO Plan (Data Type)
A data-only plan. ※ New applications suspended since Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Comparison with other referral campaigns
Compared with other referral campaigns, the Employee Referral Campaign is far more rewarding. Beyond the higher points, re-contracts and second-line-onward applications are eligible, so almost anyone qualifies.
Comparing the Employee Referral Campaign, the Mikitani Campaign, and the standard referral campaign shows just how big the differences are.
The Employee Referral Campaign is one of Rakuten Mobiles best-ever class of value-packed campaigns.
How to enter the campaign
Entering the Rakuten Mobile Employee Referral Campaign takes just 10 seconds. Tap the Enter the campaign button, then simply log in with the Rakuten ID of the person signing up for Rakuten Mobile.
Apply from the screen below & start using the Rakuten SAIKYO Plan
After logging in with your Rakuten ID, a login confirmation is sent to your registered email. From the date and time in that email until the the last day of the month after next is the validity period for this campaign referral login.
How to apply for the campaign
The Rakuten Mobile Employee Referral Campaign applies whether you apply online or in a store such as a Rakuten Mobile shop.
If you apply online (web), you can meet the conditions in three steps.
STEP
Apply for Rakuten Mobile on the web
On the Rakuten Mobile web application page, choose one of the eligible plans. ・Rakuten SAIKYO Plan ・Rakuten SAIKYO U-NEXT ・Rakuten SAIKYO Plan (Data Type) ・Rakuten Turbo
STEP
Start using your plan
Counting from the day you logged in via the referral link, by the last day of the month after next at 23:59 , please start using your plan.
STEP
Call with the Rakuten Link app
Counting from the day you logged in via the referral link, by the last day of the month after next at 23:59 , make a call of 10 seconds or more from the Rakuten Link app . ※ Calls to other-carrier connection services starting with (0570) and certain special numbers (188) are not eligible.
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If you apply at a store such as a Rakuten Mobile shop, we recommend booking a store visit after entering.
STEP
Book a store visit in advance
Booking from this page before visiting a Rakuten Mobile shop makes the application and assistance on the day smoother.
Select one of the eligible plans in store and proceed with the application. ・Rakuten SAIKYO Plan ・Rakuten SAIKYO U-NEXT ・Rakuten SAIKYO Plan (Data Type) ・Rakuten Turbo
STEP
Start using your plan
Counting from the day you logged in via the referral link, by the last day of the month after next at 23:59 , please start using your plan. ※ If there are no issues, you can use the plan the same day after completing the in-store application.
STEP
Call with the Rakuten Link app
Counting from the day you logged in via the referral link, by the last day of the month after next at 23:59 , make a call of 10 seconds or more from the Rakuten Link app . ※ Calls to other-carrier connection services starting with (0570) and certain special numbers (188) are not eligible.
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Whether you apply online or in store, always log in via the employee referral link beforehand.
Points are granted in three installments starting on the last day of the fourth month after the month you log in. The award schedule is shown below.
※ For applying to Rakuten Mobile by keeping your number from another carrier (MNP). For those applying by means other than switching (MNP), it is 11,000 points. Points are granted in installments. ※ For applying to Rakuten Mobile by keeping your number from another carrier (MNP). For those applying by means other than switching (MNP), it is 11,000 points. Points are granted in installments.
If you log in in June 2026, the award schedule and installment breakdown are shown below.
Point breakdown
Octoberlast day (1st)
Novemberlast day (2nd)
Decemberlast day (3rd)
14,000 points
4,000 points
5,000 points
5,000 points
11,000 points
3,000 points
4,000 points
4,000 points
8,000 points
2,000 points
3,000 points
3,000 points
7,000 points
2,000 points
2,000 points
3,000 points
The benefit points are limited-time Rakuten Points.Points are valid for 6 months including the award date.
FAQ
Does this campaign apply even if I have had a line contract before?
Yes, customers who have previously subscribed are still eligible for this campaign, provided they meet the campaign conditions.
Is there a limit on how many times this campaign applies?
For the Rakuten SAIKYO Plan, Rakuten SAIKYO U-NEXT, and Rakuten SAIKYO Plan (Data Type), the benefit is limited to up to 5 lines per person. For Rakuten Turbo, it is limited to once per person.
What if I applied without logging in via the campaign URL sent by the referrer (a Rakuten employee)?
Yes, if you log in within 7 days of the application date, you will still be eligible.
Does this campaign apply even if I have used a non-combinable or ineligible campaign?
You can still participate in this campaign as long as your new subscription does not include any other campaigns that cannot be combined.
How can I check whether I have completed a call of 10 seconds or more via Rakuten Link?
Log in to my Rakuten Mobile, go to the [Usage Status] screen, then select the [Calls] tab and check the call duration for Rakuten Link (domestic).
Rakuten Mobile fee simulation
See how much you can save by switching to Rakuten Mobile by comparing plan fees. Just enter three items and start with the easy fee & points simulation!
Free, unlimited domestic calls with the Rakuten Link app
Calls made from the Rakuten Link app are free and unlimited, whether the other party is on a landline or a mobile. Calls made via the app also use no data. You keep your current phone number, so the other party recognizes the call is from you.
Rakuten Mobile works overseas as-is with no extra setup. International roaming is available in 100+ countries and regions, free up to 2GB per month. Calls from overseas to Japan via the Rakuten Link app are also free and unlimited.
Used well, Rakuten Points work almost like cash. Here are our recommended ways to use the points earned through the Employee Referral Campaign — 3 picks.
Rakuten Ichiba: use your benefit points for shopping.
Rakuten Mobile bill payment: apply points to your bill.
Rakuten Pay: set up points payment, then in-store purchases can use them too.
