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Rakuten Turns Profit as Ecosystem Revenue Hits Record High

August 10, 2026
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Banks Use AI to Make Credit Card Rewards More Personal
Artificial Intelligence // March 12, 2026

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Rakuten AI Agent Offers Card Users Spending Insights
Credit Cards // February 19, 2026

Users of the Rakuten Card Lite app can now get questions about their credit card statements answered by an artificial intelligence agent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Bilt and Rakuten Integrate Rewards Programs
Partnerships // November 06, 2025

Bilt, a loyalty program for renters, and Rakuten, a shopping platform, have integrated their rewards programs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

Rakuten Considers US IPO for Credit Card Business
IPO // October 15, 2025

Rakuten is reportedly considering an American initial public offering (IPO) for its credit card business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Banks Use AI to Make Credit Card Rewards More Personal

March 12, 2026
For decades, the credit card industry competed to become top of wallet. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

Brands Tap New Data Sources to Target Second-Time Buyers

May 31, 2023
Regardless of income level, we’re all wary of what things cost and where the best deal can be had, online or in-store.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Rakuten Turns Profit as Ecosystem Revenue Hits Record High

August 10, 2026
Rakuten Group achieved its first quarterly profit in six years in the second quarter as it saw revenue growth across its three segments: Internet Service, FinTech and Mobile, the company said in a Monday (Aug. 10) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to […]

Rakuten AI Agent Offers Card Users Spending Insights

February 19, 2026
Users of the Rakuten Card Lite app can now get questions about their credit card statements answered by an artificial intelligence agent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Bilt and Rakuten Integrate Rewards Programs

November 06, 2025
Bilt, a loyalty program for renters, and Rakuten, a shopping platform, have integrated their rewards programs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Rakuten Considers US IPO for Credit Card Business

October 15, 2025
Rakuten is reportedly considering an American initial public offering (IPO) for its credit card business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...