Students × Point Activity: The Complete 2026 Guide
Why students are well-suited to point activity
Students' biggest weapon is flexible time and the ability to use spare moments. And at 18+ you can issue a credit card (student-eligible cards), putting point activity's high-value offers within reach. This article organizes the "what you can do / what to watch" for students to earn easily and safely.
Offers students can do
| Offer type | Est. cashback | Age condition |
|---|---|---|
| Surveys | 1,000–5,000 yen/month | Loose limits (mostly can register) |
| Streaming free trials | 700–2,500 yen each | May need a payment method |
| Free app DL / sign-ups | Tens to hundreds of yen each | Almost no limit |
| Student-eligible card issuance | 5,000–10,000 yen each | 18+ (excl. high schoolers) |
| Shopping via the site | 1–6% | No limit |
A student's biggest target is a student-eligible card you can get at 18+. Rakuten Card, Mitsui Sumitomo Card (NL), JCB Card W and others can be issued by students — 5,000–10,000 yen each plus building credit history, two birds with one stone.
Age limits & dependent-status cautions
- Under 18: many point sites need guardian consent to register. High-value card / FX offers aren't available.
- 18+ (excluding high schoolers): you can issue a student card. FX often requires 20+.
- Dependents & tax: point earnings are one-time / miscellaneous income. A student (no salary) is tax-free up to 480,000 yen a year within the basic deduction. If combined with part-time wages, mind the dependent thresholds of 1.03M / 1.5M yen.
See the tax chapter for details. It's rare for a student to earn enough from point activity to owe tax, but knowing it brings peace of mind.
A recommended earning roadmap for students
- Free sign-up to two majorsMoppy + Hapitas. A few thousand yen from referral bonuses in month one.
- Make surveys + video trials a habit3,000–8,000 yen a month in spare time.
- If 18+, get one student card5,000–10,000 yen + building credit history.
- Always go via the site for online shoppingTextbooks, gadgets, and subscriptions count too.
5,000–15,000 yen a month is realistic without strain — plenty as a supplement to living costs.
FAQ
Can high schoolers do it?
Is it OK for a student to get a credit card?
Can I do it without my parents knowing?
This article was written from publicly available information on each point site as of May 2026. Cashback rates, campaign terms, and redemption rules can change without notice — always check each site's official page for the latest. This site uses each point site's referral program, but going through a referral link never changes the rate you receive.