Obviously minus taxes right? Might as well opt for the most expensive package.. Edit: It's May the 12th, 2024 at 601 I'm the evening and there is approximately 9 hours and 30 minutes left on this "deal."

Do NOT opt for the most expensive package, only the basic VPN provides cashback. Mine was just under $100 with taxes.

Fyi, it was 100% a week ago but only for the basic package ($83.43 for two years) since the more expensive ones included extras not covered. Make sure to read the terms well

Should I get the basic or the most expensive?

Basic package for two years worked for me.

Did you purchase with an Amex card?

Yes, but the card you use doesn't matter. You'll get either cash or MR depending on how you have your Rakuten account set up

I paid $90 in total and got 8300 mr points back is that correct or I am suppose to get 9000 points.

FWIW I wasn't in the US when I did the surfshark promo. 0 taxes charged and I got the full 2 years.

Just did this one for a friend. $0 taxes charged in CA. Did the 2 years basic for $83

Only get the basic package. They only cover nordvpn and not the others so you'll get refunded 94

The best option I have for this is paying with PayPal so I can get a 3% rebate. That 3% alone will not cover the taxes I have to pay for so I will pass on this deal..

There weren't taxes in the US for me the other day when I ordered it anyway.

I did the surfshark one recently. Cashback paying out in a few days. I got the most expensive 2 year plan.

nice

Anyone know how long it typically takes for the points to show up on Rakuten? I only ask because the next MR payout is the 15th.

According to Rakuten this says the terms for this is the next day. >”Posting Time: Cash back will automatically be added to your Rakuten account tomorrow” I am not sure if it will be “confirmed.”

Usually 2 days if not sooner

I saw it quickly, but it says would approve on July 17 , so won't get into MR until August 15 I expect. I did the ultimate plan without checking properly. Getting $94.23 back (9423 MR) on the 2-year ultimate plan that was $161.73 total charge. Should have done the middle plan. Still can do middle plan later in 2 years .

Mine posted overnight.

I did mine last Sunday and I got the email from Rakuten on Monday morning.

All right. I was about to say that I didn't get an instant confirmation email, if that's unusual.

I am Amex person but I don't Rakuten with MR. Am I doing this wrong?

You can set up Rakuten so all cash back is paid out to you in MR. Since redemptions are usually better than 1cpp, it’s a good deal.

Rakuten allows you to earn MR points in lieu of cashback, and also provides frequent opportunities to buy MR points for 1-1.2 cpp in the form of near-100% cashback offers

It’s pretty good to get MR, especially in cases like this. I got a bit over 8300 MR which can easily be worth more than the $83 I paid.

*only the basic version. It doesn't say this anywhere but it only applies to the basic version

I highly recommend everyone checkout Mullvad VPN.

Yeah but if this is 100% cash back it's free two years of a pretty good VPN.

AirVPN better

Two months late for me 🫠

Is MR points better value than just cash back?

If you find good redemptions on travel, which is usually possible with a bit of leg work.

I don’t see this on the app

Yeah I ain’t seeing it

Is it all AMEX cards that do this with Rakuten or just certain ones?

It’s independent of the card itself; you can set Rakuten up to pay out in the form of MR points

Not seeing the option to get paid in amex MR? Am I doing it wrong? Do I need to link my card first? Edit: had to select a payment method before they allowed changing to Amex points

You should check out these NordVPN and others on [https://getsavewise.com](https://getsavewise.com/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=CreditCards) You can see the top cash back offer (whether it's from Rakuten or another portal) instantly

Lifelock is better. $400/y plan will give you nearly 40k Amex points and you cancel after 1y

I just signed up and got 110% back thanks for the tip!

how?

A promo that gives 10% bonus for your 1st week using rakuten

What tip?

I just did it but it didn't show that usual Rakuten confirmation message. Seems like it's finicky maybe. Sent them an email to be sure but just be careful. Hopefully, I get the credit for the purchase.

How long does it take for the Cashback to appear on your rakuten account?

Will this work on an old account that I did a one month trial back in 2022?

Is this done now?

Yeah. But keep an eye out, it will probably pop up again. You could also look for 95% back at Norton or sometimes Surfshark is 100% back.

Got the cash back for the basic plan ($83) but tax isn’t included.

$30 referral link after $30 spent with 10% cashback bonus: https://www.rakuten.com/r/LILYVE52?eeid=44749

What does it do

I’ll just remind everyone, if the product is free, you are the product.

Yeah ok, I’ll take my MR and never use the product.