Total Wireless doesn’t have a first responder discount, so cash back through Rakuten is the way to save. ID.me says it isn’t aware that Total Wireless offers First Responders discounts, and Rakuten pays cash back when you activate a new Total Wireless line.
Rakuten describes Total Wireless plans as starting at $30 a month plus taxes and fees, with family plans for up to four lines, on the Verizon 5G network. If you’re switching a household, cash back is the saving to set up before you activate.
How To Get The Total Wireless First Responder Discount
There’s no badge, code or verification step at Total Wireless, so the savings come from cash back. It works like this:
- Open Rakuten with the button below and sign in, or join if you’re new.
- Go to Rakuten’s Total Wireless page and click through to Total Wireless from there.
- Choose your plan and activate in that same visit. Skip any coupon code Rakuten doesn’t list, because it will void the cash back.
- Read the current cash back figure on Rakuten’s Total Wireless page before you buy, since it changes.
- Check your total at checkout before you place your order.
When The Cash Back Is Paid
Rakuten says cash back is only available on activations. You only become eligible after Total Wireless has confirmed you activated service and you’ve kept it going continually for at least 60 days. Rakuten then adds the cash back to your account within one week, and pays through PayPal or check as soon as 15 days after your first purchase, then quarterly. If you cancel inside the first 60 days, expect the cash back not to arrive.
Codes And Cash Back
Rakuten says using coupon or promotional codes it doesn’t list will void cash back. Pick the code or the cash back for a given activation, and stick to the codes Rakuten shows on its own Total Wireless page.
Q&A
Q: Does Total Wireless have a first responder discount?
A: No. ID.me says it isn’t aware that Total Wireless offers First Responders discounts, and Total Wireless doesn’t list a program for them.
Q: How do I get cash back on Total Wireless?
A: Open Rakuten, go to its Total Wireless page and click through to Total Wireless before you activate. The rate moves, so read the current figure on Rakuten first.
Q: Does cash back work if I only buy a phone?
A: No. Rakuten says cash back is only available on activations.
Q: How long until I’m paid?
A: You become eligible after at least 60 days of continuous service, and then Rakuten adds the cash back to your account within one week.
Q: Can I use a coupon code with the cash back?
A: No. Rakuten says a code it doesn’t list will void your cash back.
More Information:
Rakuten’s terms and Total Wireless’s plans can change, so confirm them before you order. For a carrier that does give first responders a discount, see our Verizon first responder discount post or our T-Mobile first responder discount post, or browse our tech discounts.