7% Back at Lowe’s, Just for Today
If you’ve got a Lowes.com order sitting in your cart, today’s the day to check out. Rakuten is running its weekly “Big Deal” promotion, and for July 1st only, that means 7% cash back on Lowes.com, according to Doctor of Credit.
If you’ve never used Rakuten before, here’s the short version: you shop through their link (or browser extension), and a percentage of what you spend comes back to you as cash — no coupon code juggling, no rebate forms to mail in. It’s not free money exactly, but it’s money you’d otherwise leave on the table for a purchase you were already planning to make.
Who This Is Best For
7% isn’t a jaw-dropping rate, but it stacks well with a few specific situations:
- Summer project shoppers — With July underway, a lot of Southern families are mid-project on decks, patios, mulch, mowers, or AC filters. If a Lowe’s order is already on your list this week, routing it through Rakuten today is a no-brainer way to shave a little off the total.
- Big-ticket buyers — 7% back on a $500 appliance or grill purchase is a real $35, which matters a lot more than 7% on a $20 hardware run.
- Rakuten regulars — If you already have the browser extension installed, this costs you zero extra effort. Just make sure you click through Rakuten before you start shopping — cash back typically won’t track if you’re already mid-checkout.
If you weren’t already planning a Lowe’s purchase, this deal alone probably isn’t worth rearranging your week for — a modest cash-back rate isn’t a reason to buy something you don’t need.
How It Compares
7% is a solid-but-not-spectacular rate for Rakuten’s home-improvement retailers — it’s the kind of number that rewards people who were shopping anyway rather than one that should drive a special trip. The bigger opportunity here is treating this as the first of several Wednesday deals worth watching:
- July 8th: 10% back on Expedia hotel bookings — useful if you’re still nailing down summer travel plans.
- July 22nd: 22% back on Viator — a strong rate for anyone booking tours or excursions.
- July 29th: 25% back on PetSmart — one of the better rates in this whole rotation, worth waiting for if you’ve got pet supplies to restock.
The Catch
This Lowe’s rate is a one-day-only promotion, active July 1st. Once the day ends, the rate resets to Rakuten’s standard (typically lower) ongoing rate for Lowe’s, per Doctor of Credit’s rundown of the weekly schedule.
Bottom Line
If a Lowe’s run is already on today’s to-do list, click through Rakuten first and let the 7% stack on top of whatever you’re already buying. If not, no rush — just keep July 8th, 22nd, and 29th on your radar for hotels, tours, and pet supplies.