Rakuten is a cash back platform that lets you get cash back for all sorts of purchases. Typically cash back is between 1-15%. If you combine this cash back with working on a sign up bonus you can easily net a total of 25%+ on your purchase. Redeem these points for 2 CPP (cents per point) and your purchases can give you 50%+ back toward travel.

How do you redeem cash back for travel? Rakuten gives the option to earn cash back as either cash or as American Express Membership Reward points which can later be transferred to partners for ~2 CPP. See this Rakuten link for info on how to set up earning Membership Rewards through Rakuten.

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Pro tip: If you have an Amex Business Plat and use the Dell credits in combination with Rakuten (ideally 10%+) and/or an Amex Dell offer you can get cash back and points for free as long as you spend less than the Dell credits total value.