{"id":1568,"date":"2026-05-11T07:57:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T07:57:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/help\/?p=1568"},"modified":"2026-06-05T10:22:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T10:22:36","slug":"how-long-for-rentcafe-rewards-points-to-appear-in-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/help\/how-long-for-rentcafe-rewards-points-to-appear-in-account\/","title":{"rendered":"How long does it take for my RentCafe Rewards points to appear in my account after signing up for a service?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

RentCafe Rewards points are added to your account at different timeframes depending on the service you signed up for. You\u2019ll need to join RentCafe Rewards first and keep using your service for the required period to earn your points.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Below is a quick overview of when to expect your RentCafe Rewards points after signing up for a service, followed by a detailed breakdown for each service. Remember that you must first join RentCafe Rewards<\/a> to be able to earn points for service sign-ups and payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n
Service<\/th>\n\n When points appear<\/th>\n\n <\/tr>\n\n <\/thead>\n\n
Renters insurance<\/td>\n\n 30 days after purchase, then once a month after that with an active policy<\/td>\n\n <\/tr>\n\n
Rent payment reporting (Credit Advantage)<\/td>\n\n 30 days after upgrading rent payment reporting, then monthly with an active service<\/td>\n\n\n <\/tr>\n\n
Security deposit replacement<\/td>\n\n Five to ten business days after sign-up<\/td>\n\n <\/tr>\n\n
RentCafe Internet<\/td>\n\n 15 to 20 business days after 90 consecutive days of active use<\/td>\n\n <\/tr>\n\n <\/tbody>\n\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n

Renters insurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Points are awarded 30 days after you purchase your ResidentShield renters insurance policy, as long as the policy is still active at that time. After that, you will receive points for every month your policy is active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you already had a ResidentShield policy before joining the RentCafe Rewards program, you’ll start earning points 30 days after your sign-up date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rent payment reporting (Credit Advantage)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The one-time bonus is added to your balance 30 days after upgrading your rent payment reporting service, powered by IdentityIQ\u00ae. Additional points are added on a monthly basis as long as you maintain an active Credit Advantage account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security deposit replacement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your one-time points bonus will appear in your account within five to ten business days after signing up for security deposit replacement with Obligo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RentCafe Internet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Points for RentCafe Internet services are typically added to your balance within 15 to 20 business days after you’ve used any qualifying service for 90 consecutive days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why do processing times vary?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Timeframes depend on how each service works. One-time sign-ups are confirmed faster because there\u2019s a single enrollment to verify. Services like renters insurance and internet require you to stay active for a set period first, so those points take longer to appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to check your points balance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can view your current RentCafe Rewards balance at any time by logging into your RentCafe account<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n