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Rakuten is running a crazy-good deal right now: you can earn 100x Rakuten points, or 100% cashback, on a NordVPN basic plan purchase. In plain English, that means if you spend $50 on the basic plan, you'll get $50 back in Rakuten cash, or 5,000 Rakuten points!
Why should you care? Well, Rakuten points can be redeemed for cash back, or even better, transferred to American Express Membership Rewards points! This is where the "travel rewards" angle comes in. Getting Membership Rewards points at this rate (effectively 1 cent per point) is an amazing opportunity if you value Amex points. Even if you don't need a VPN right now, think of it as a cheap way to stock up on valuable points.
Keep in mind this deal is only for new NordVPN customers on their initial sign-up for the basic plan. Also, it excludes other Nord services like NordPass or NordLocker. But if you've been thinking about getting a VPN for online security, or just want a quick way to boost your Amex balance, this is an offer worth jumping on.
Why This Matters for Your Strategy
News in the points-and-miles world moves fast, and promotional changes often have a short window. If this announcement affects a card or program you hold, log into your awardtrail dashboard to check your current benefit usage, bonus progress, and whether a transfer or redemption makes sense right now — before terms change.
As a general rule: transfer points only when you have a specific redemption in mind — transfers are almost always one-way and non-reversible. If you're unsure of the value, check our redemption guides before acting.
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