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If you're looking for a way to boost your Amex Membership Rewards balance, Rakuten has an interesting offer for opening a CD with Alliant Credit Union. You can earn $120 or 12,000 points if you've linked your Membership Rewards account to Rakuten.
Rakuten Offer Terms & Conditions
Exclusions: Cash Back is only available for new customers, one per person. Customer must fund a minimum deposit of $1,000.00 on a new Alliant Certificate. The account must remain open for a minimum of 60 days. This offer and any payouts are from Rakuten, not Alliant Credit Union.
Posting Time: Cash Back will be automatically added to your Rakuten account within a few weeks.
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