EMPLOYEE REFERRAL CAMPAIGN
Apply via referral link
and get up to 14,000 points.
Switching to Rakuten Mobile via an employee referral link gives you more points than the regular campaign — same price, bigger reward.
Apply via Employee Referral LinkClick the link, log in with your Rakuten ID, and apply. Benefits are applied automatically.
POINT BREAKDOWN
Points & Conditions
Employee referral is an exclusive benefit for those referred by a Rakuten employee.
MNP (Carrier Switch)
14,000pt
1,000pt more than regular (13,000pt)
New Signup / Plan Change
11,000pt
Exclusive to employee referral
Max Lines per Person
5 lines
Up to 5 lines eligible
* Points are paid in 3 installments starting 4 months after the referral login month.
How to Apply
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Click the referral link & log inClick the button on this page and log in with your Rakuten ID before or within 7 days of applying.
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Apply for your planChoose Rakuten Saikyou Plan or Rakuten Turbo. Have your ID document ready. (Note: Data Type new applications are currently suspended.)
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Activate your SIM / eSIMActivate the SIM card or eSIM and start using your plan.
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Make a call with Rakuten LinkMake a call of 10 seconds or more using the Rakuten Link app (not required for existing Data Type users).
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Receive your pointsPoints are paid in 3 installments starting 4 months after your referral login month.
Tip: Rakuten Mobile's website and app support English. After signing up, you can change the language in your account settings.
Pros & Cons — Is Rakuten Mobile Right for You?
Rakuten Mobile is an excellent choice for many, but not everyone. Here's an honest breakdown.
✅ PROS
- +Unlimited data for ¥3,278/month — lowest among major carriers
- +Free domestic calls with Rakuten Link app
- +No 2-year contract lock-in — cancel free after the 1st year (max ¥1,078 fee only within year 1)
- +Free 2GB overseas roaming in 100+ countries
- +Up to 14,000 bonus points via employee referral
- +Rakuten Points multiplier — great if you use Rakuten Ichiba
⚠️ CONS / DISADVANTAGES
- −Coverage can be weaker in rural areas & underground
- −Free calls require Rakuten Link app — not standard dialer
- −No bundled discount with home internet (unlike au/SoftBank)
- −Carrier email address (@rakuten.jp) is not widely used
- −Bonus points are limited-time (must use within validity)
Our verdict: If you live in an urban area, don't rely on a carrier email address, and want to keep your monthly bill as low as possible — Rakuten Mobile is hard to beat. The employee referral link gives you an extra 1,000pt on top of the regular campaign.
Tips for Foreign Residents in Japan
Common questions from foreign residents before applying.
- Can foreign residents sign up? Yes. The contract must be under your legal name (alias / common-use names are not accepted). Check the accepted ID documents, such as your residence card, on the official site.
- You need a free Rakuten ID Create one before applying, and log in through the referral link on this page — before applying, or within 7 days after — otherwise the bonus points will not be granted.
- How do I pay? By credit card or a Japanese bank account.
- Free calls work through the Rakuten Link app Domestic calls are free via the app (not the standard dialer). A call of 10 seconds or more on Rakuten Link is required to receive the points (for sign-ups on or after March 2, 2026).
- Points are limited-time points They are paid in 3 installments starting 4 months after your referral-login month, and they expire. Use them at Rakuten Ichiba, Rakuten Pay and other Rakuten services.
- Going back home? 2GB/month overseas roaming is free Available in 100+ countries and regions at no extra charge — convenient for temporary visits home.
Guides for Foreign Residents
In-depth articles to help you navigate mobile plans in Japan.
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Same monthly price — much bigger reward.