June marks the midpoint of the year, and payment companies are pulling out all the stops to win your business. From double point days to exclusive app-only coupons, the campaigns this month offer some of the best reward rates of 2026. Here is your comprehensive roundup of June’s top cashless campaigns.
PayPay: Mid-Year Mega Campaign
PayPay is running its annual “Mid-Year Thank You Campaign” from June 20 to June 30. During this period, users can earn up to 20% points back at participating stores across Japan. Key details:
- Maximum point grant: 5,000 points per user
- Target stores: Small to medium-sized local businesses, restaurants, and retail shops
- Registration: No advance entry required. Points are awarded automatically at checkout.
Additionally, PayPay is offering scratch lotteries for users who make 5 or more payments during the campaign period. Prizes range from 1 point to 10,000 points.
Rakuten Pay: June Shopping Marathon
Rakuten’s June Shopping Marathon runs from June 15 to June 30. While this is primarily an online event, the point multipliers apply to Rakuten Pay in-store payments as well.
- Base point rate: 1% on all Rakuten Pay purchases
- SPU (Super Point Up) multipliers: Stack up to 15x points depending on your Rakuten services usage
- Best strategy: Combine with a Rakuten Card for the highest yield
Rakuten Pay users who also hold Rakuten Securities accounts can earn additional points by opting into the “Rakuten Cash” payment method.
d払い: d Point Boost Week
d払い is hosting a “d Point Boost Week” from June 24 to June 30. During this week:
- Everyday boost: +1.0% points on all d払い transactions
- Designated store boost: Up to +5.0% at select convenience stores and fast food chains
- d Card combination: Using d Card as the payment source adds another +1.0%
To qualify, make sure your d Point Club membership is active and link your d Card to the d払い app.
au PAY: Summer Kickoff Campaign
au PAY’s “Summer Kickoff” campaign runs from June 25 to July 7. This campaign focuses on outdoor and travel-related spending.
- Category boost: +3.0% points at convenience stores, drugstores, and gas stations
- au PAY Card users: An additional +1.0% when using au PAY Card as the funding source
- Maximum grant: 2,000 points per user
This campaign is especially useful for those planning summer trips. Gas stations and convenience stores are the most reliable places to maximize returns.
How to Stack These Campaigns
The real magic happens when you combine campaigns across different platforms. Here is a practical stacking example:
Use d払い linked to d Card at a convenience store during d Point Boost Week.
- d払い base: 0.5%
- Boost week bonus: +1.0%
- Convenience store boost: +5.0%
- d Card linkage: +1.0%
- Total: 7.5% points back
Use Rakuten Pay linked to Rakuten Card at a restaurant during the Shopping Marathon.
- Rakuten Pay base: 1.0%
- SPU multiplier (if at 10x): effectively +9.0%
- Rakuten Card linkage: +1.0%
- Total: 11.0% points back
Important Reminders
- Check caps: Each campaign has a maximum point grant. Plan your larger purchases first.
- Check registration requirements: While most campaigns listed are entry-free, some require a single tap to activate. Confirm in the app before spending.
- Watch expiration dates: Campaign bonus points are often limited-time points that expire within 2 to 3 months. Use them before they disappear.
June 2026 is packed with opportunities to earn high returns on your everyday spending. Pick the campaigns that match your shopping patterns and start stacking.