Rakuten Advertising Review 2026

Overview

Rakuten Advertising (rakutenadvertising.com) is Global affiliate network (formerly LinkShare). Excellent for major retail brands. Reliable payments.

Founded in 1996 and headquartered in San Mateo, CA, USA. Specializes in Retail, Finance, Travel, B2B.

Offer Types

Primarily covers Retail, Finance, Travel, B2B vertical. Payment terms: Monthly at $50 minimum via Check, Wire, ACH, PayPal.

Pros & Cons

Pros: Monthly payments, Retail specialization.

Cons: Limited offer variety outside core vertical. Smaller network with less affiliate manager availability.

Bottom Line

Our rating: 4.1/5. Rakuten Advertising is worth considering if you’re specifically targeting Retail offers and the minimum payout of $50 works for your volume.