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Priya Nair
Jun 30, 2026
Premium brands
4.0/ 5The brand roster is fantastic for a fashion and lifestyle site. AOVs are high so commissions add up fast.
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4.0/ 5
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4.0/ 5
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4.0/ 5
Premium affiliate network with top-tier retail brands.
Rakuten Advertising is a global affiliate network known for premium retail and lifestyle brands, offering a curated, application-based marketplace with strong publisher support.
Rakuten Advertising, with roots going back to 1996 (formerly LinkShare / Rakuten Marketing), is a premium global affiliate network. It is best known for its curated roster of top retail, fashion, travel and lifestyle brands and for a more selective, application-based approach to program approvals.
Publishers get advanced deep-linking, dynamic commissioning and rotating banners, backed by strong account support. Payments are typically NET-60 with a $50 minimum — slower than some CPA networks, but the brand quality and average order values are among the highest in the industry.
Key facts
Open the affiliate registration page and create your publisher account.
Add your traffic sources, promotional methods and payout details so the team can review your profile.
Applications are typically reviewed before you can access offers and tracking links.
Build deep links to specific offers and pull ready-made creatives via the dashboard or API.
Drive conversions and withdraw once you reach the $50 the minimum payout, paid net-60 via Check, Wire / Bank, ACH.
Yes — signing up as a publisher with Rakuten Advertising is free. You'll need to submit an application and be approved before you can promote offers.
Rakuten Advertising works on CPS / RevShare, CPA commissions. Affiliates earn around $0.85 EPC on average.
The minimum payout is $50. Payments are issued net-60. Withdrawals are available via Check, Wire / Bank, ACH.
Rakuten Advertising attributes conversions within a 30 days cookie window after a referred click.
Rakuten Advertising provides an API for automation and reporting. Deep linking to specific offers and products is supported.
Rakuten Advertising is headquartered in United States. It has operated since 1996.
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Priya Nair
Jun 30, 2026
The brand roster is fantastic for a fashion and lifestyle site. AOVs are high so commissions add up fast.
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Alex Rivera
Jun 24, 2026
NET-60 is slow, but the offers are premium and convert well. Account support has been helpful.
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Morgan Diaz
Jun 19, 2026
Love the brand selection, less keen on the payment terms. Worth it if cash flow isn't tight.
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Taylor Reed
Jun 15, 2026
Everything is polished — reporting, tools, brands. Approvals can be selective per program.
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