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[Rewards & Loyalty](https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/) # Cartera brings merchant-funded offers into Kigo rewards programmes The July partnership expands retail offer content within a rewards platform that already includes gift cards, with planned distribution across programmes serving more than 100… By [Suzie Elis](https://giftcard.news/author/suzie-elis/) July 16, 2026 2 min read [ Google News ](https://google.com/preferences/source?q=giftcard.news&utm%5Fsource=giftcard.news&utm%5Fcampaign=giftcard.news) Share [ ](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiftcard.news%2Frewards-loyalty%2Fcartera-kigo-merchant-funded-loyalty-offers-july-2026%2F%3Futm%5Fsource%3Dx%26utm%5Fmedium%3Dsocial&text=Cartera+brings+merchant-funded+offers+into+Kigo+rewards+programmes&utm%5Fsource=giftcard.news&utm%5Fcampaign=giftcard.news "X") [ ](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiftcard.news%2Frewards-loyalty%2Fcartera-kigo-merchant-funded-loyalty-offers-july-2026%2F%3Futm%5Fsource%3Dlinkedin%26utm%5Fmedium%3Dsocial&utm%5Fsource=giftcard.news&utm%5Fcampaign=giftcard.news "LinkedIn") [ ](https://wa.me/?text=Cartera+brings+merchant-funded+offers+into+Kigo+rewards+programmes+https%3A%2F%2Fgiftcard.news%2Frewards-loyalty%2Fcartera-kigo-merchant-funded-loyalty-offers-july-2026%2F%3Futm%5Fsource%3Dwhatsapp%26utm%5Fmedium%3Dsocial&utm%5Fsource=giftcard.news&utm%5Fcampaign=giftcard.news "WhatsApp") ![Cartera product illustration showing retail purchases with examples of points and miles per dollar.](https://giftcard.news/images/variants/v1/cartera-brings-merchant-funded-offers-into-kigo-rewards-programmes-product-illustration-showing-w1280.webp) Cartera's illustration of merchant-funded rewards. The displayed earning rates are examples from its website, not terms announced for Kigo programmes. Photo: Cartera [Cartera](https://giftcard.news/company/cartera/) and [Kigo](https://giftcard.news/company/kigo/) announced a partnership on July 16, 2026 to add Cartera's retail offers to Kigo-powered loyalty programmes. Cartera is part of [Rakuten](https://giftcard.news/company/rakuten/); Kigo belongs to [Augeo](https://giftcard.news/company/augeo/). The collaboration broadens an ecosystem that already includes gift cards alongside travel, merchandise and other rewards. [\[S01\]](#article-source-1) The companies said the offers would reach programmes serving more than 100 million loyalty members. That describes the audience associated with the programmes, not 100 million new accounts, confirmed offer recipients or active purchasers. [\[S01\]](#article-source-1) ## What each partner contributes Show data tableHide data table Scroll left or right to see all columns __What each partner contributes__ | Partner | Role described in the announcement | | ------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- | | Cartera | Retail offer inventory funded by participating merchants | | Kigo | Loyalty distribution and personalised offer selection | | Programme operators | An existing member relationship in which to present offers | The release presents improved commercial performance as an objective, without publishing a measured result from this integration. [\[S01\]](#article-source-1) ## Earning rewards and redeeming value are distinct Cartera's product overview describes online offers tracked through clicks or linked payment cards, alongside card-linked offers in Your free reader account ## Continue reading for free. Create your account or sign in to get unlimited access. 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