Shopping on Amazon Japan and still using just one payment method? With a simple setup—linking your d point account—you can earn up to 2% cashback on your Amazon purchases! And the best part? No docomo phone contract required—anyone can use it for free.
💰 Amazon × d point Maximum Cashback
5-Star Member + Orders ¥5,000+ = Up to 2% Cashback
📌 What is d point? Why Should You Use It?
d point is a universal loyalty point system operated by NTT docomo in Japan. Although it’s run by docomo, you don’t need a docomo phone contract—anyone can create a free d account and start earning d points.
🎯 Key Benefits of d point
- Wide Coverage: Accepted at over 100,000 stores across Japan
- Amazon Partnership: Earn exclusive cashback just by linking
- Membership Tier System: Higher tiers mean more cashback, up to 2x
- Completely Free: No annual or monthly fees
- Versatile Points: Use at convenience stores, drugstores, restaurants, and more
🛒 Link d point to Amazon: Earn Points on Every Purchase
Since April 2024, Amazon Japan and d point have partnered together. Simply link your accounts, and you’ll automatically earn d point cashback on Amazon purchases.
1 Basic Cashback Rules
| Condition | Cashback Rate | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Single order ≥ ¥5,000 | 1% | 100pt/order |
| Single order < ¥5,000 | 0% | – |
※ Some items excluded (Amazon gift cards, e-books, Prime membership, etc.)
2 Membership Tier Bonus (Important!)
d point has a 5-star membership tier system—the higher your tier, the better your Amazon cashback rate:
| Membership Tier | Multiplier | Amazon Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Star ⭐ | 1x | 1% |
| 2-Star ⭐⭐ | 1.5x | 1.5% |
| 3-Star ⭐⭐⭐ | 1.5x | 1.5% |
| 4-Star ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 1.5x | 1.5% |
| 5-Star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 2x | 2% |
1-Star Member: ¥10,000 Purchase
5-Star Member: ¥10,000 Purchase
💡 Example Calculation
If you’re a 5-star member and purchase ¥10,000 worth of electronics on Amazon:
- Base cashback: ¥10,000 × 1% = 100pt
- 5-star bonus: 100pt × 2 = 200pt
Monthly cap is 15,000pt—more than enough for most shoppers!
⭐ d point Membership Tier System Explained
Your d point membership tier is determined by the total points earned in the past 3 months, updated on the 3rd of each month.
📊 Tier Requirements
| Tier | Points Required (3 months) | Bonus Multiplier | Spending Equivalent* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Star | 0pt (Default) | 1x | – |
| 2-Star | 50pt+ | 1.5x | ~¥5,000 |
| 3-Star | 600pt+ | 1.5x | ~¥60,000 |
| 4-Star | 1,500pt+ | 1.5x | ~¥150,000 |
| 5-Star | 5,000pt+ | 2x | ~¥500,000 |
* Based on 1% cashback stores
⚠️ Important Notes
- Tier evaluation only counts points from the past 3 months
- Limited-time points and some campaign points don’t count toward tier evaluation
- Tiers update on the 3rd of each month; 1st-2nd uses previous month’s tier
- Tiers can drop! If you don’t earn enough points, you’ll be demoted
🚀 How to Quickly Increase Your Membership Tier
To reach 5-star status and enjoy 2% Amazon cashback, you need to earn 5,000 points within 3 months. Sounds like a lot? There are strategies!
📝 Efficient Point-Earning Methods
- Pay with d Card: 1% cashback on all purchases, counts toward tier
- Use d Pay: Earn points at convenience stores, drugstores, etc.
- Show d point card at partner stores: Get extra points when paying
- Join point campaigns: Some campaigns count toward tier evaluation
- docomo user benefits: Earn big points from phone bills and docomo Hikari
💡 Pro Tip: 2-Star is Super Easy!
After the October 2024 update, reaching 2-star only requires 50 points in 3 months (about ¥5,000 spending). 2-star gives you 1.5x cashback—excellent value!
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📱 How to Link d point to Amazon
1 Create a d Account (Free)
Visit the d account official site and register with your email. No docomo phone contract needed!
2 Go to the d point Official Page
Visit the d point × Amazon official page
3 Click “アカウント連携” (Account Linking)
Follow the instructions to link your d account with your Amazon account. Takes only 2-3 minutes!
4 Start Shopping and Earning
Once linked, purchase items over ¥5,000 on Amazon, and d points will be automatically credited to your account.
⚠️ Important Notes
🔍 Items/Services NOT Eligible for Cashback
- Amazon gift cards and other vouchers
- E-books (Kindle books)
- Amazon Prime membership fees
- Subscribe & Save orders
- Amazon Fresh / Amazon Net Super
- Some digital content
📅 When Points Are Credited
- Points are credited automatically after shipment
- If items ship separately, points are credited separately
- Cancelled or returned orders do not receive points
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use this without a docomo phone contract?
A: Yes! Just create a free d account—no docomo phone contract required at all.
Q: Can I use d points to pay on Amazon?
A: Yes! After linking, you can use d points at checkout. 1pt = ¥1.
Q: Can I link my existing Amazon account?
A: Yes, click “アカウント連携” on the official page and log in with your existing Amazon account to link.
Q: Is there a monthly cashback limit?
A: Amazon d point base cashback: 100pt per order max. Tier bonus: 15,000pt monthly max.
📝 Summary
Why Link d point for Amazon Shopping
- ✅ Free registration, no docomo contract needed
- ✅ Automatic 1% cashback on orders ¥5,000+
- ✅ 5-star members get 2% cashback
- ✅ Points usable at Amazon and many other stores
- ✅ Linking takes just 3 minutes