User-Submitted Referral Code/Link Requests & Updates

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This morning we pushed out a new user-submitted referral changes. This is an update to the previous attempt in 2012. Problem with the previous one is that it's difficult to add new stores that support referral benefits, and the feature ended up only supporting GreenManGaming and not being used much by our users here. What happened afterwards were wiki pages created for each online shop. Yes it's an interesting use of the wiki pages, but

  • Not a good idea to let any member to be able to edit everyone's code.
  • Free-form might not be the most ideal format, and hard to police everyone to edit in the same format.
  • The list is ordered rather than randomised.

What we have done now is having a single place for you to put in all your referral codes. Go to your Settings page and click on the referrals tab. You should be presented with a list of "stores" that we currently have referral support. For the comprehensive list of stores / products supported, please go to the referral wiki page.

New ones should be easily added as well if the method of referral is via a referral link (i.e. unique URL per referrer). Feel free to submit new ones in the comments. I need

  • The URL format for the referral link
  • Instructions to get the referral link
  • Benefit for the referrers and referees.

Another reminder that Affiliate Links and Referral Links are different and we do not allow affiliate links here on OzBargain.

Once a referral system has been set up for that domain, for every deal posted to that domain, a grey box will appear below the content and above the Share buttons containing a randomised referral link AND OP's referral link (if OP has submitted one for that domain and the deal has hit the front page vote minimum - updated 9/5/16). The benefits for the referrers and referees are also shown so people know what they (and you) are getting. For example this Amaysim offer I submitted. In this case including your own referral link and link to wiki becomes redundant.

Yes this is still in beta and needs improvement. Some potential issues / possible improvements:

  • Since you do not really need to put referral link in your content, you can submit deals with your link in the referral box without the deal being marked as "referral post". This might lead to abuse of people posting excessive deals from the stores offering referral. I shall look at ways to prevent it. I don't want to mark them as referral post at the moment because previously submitter can pick and choose whether to include his/her referral link. Now it's always included. 9/5/16 Update: Your deal must hit the front page vote minimum (currently 30) to show. This was previously 5, before being changed to the front page vote minimum.

  • Referral-code / coupon-code type referrals are not yet supported. For example Budget Direct, Rabobank, etc. We can potentially generate a popup containing the code when people click on "OP" or "random".

  • A good idea to let people pick and choose? For example some people might not want to use OP's referral link, not a random one either but from a list of friends.

So here it is. Give it a try guys! I will start removing some of the wiki pages later today. Meanwhile, please leave feedback in the comments.


If your comment is automatically unpublished due to the referral link, do not worry, moderators can still see it and will republish it before replying.

Comments

  • Could you please add aminoz.com.au to the available referrals? Details are:

    URL Format: https://www.aminoz.com.au/referrals
    Simply share and promote your unique code with everyone.
    After you log in, you can find this on your account dashboard.

    Benefit for referees: $10 off their first order when they use your unique coupon code
    Benefit for referrers: Earn $10 in Z points whenever you refer a friend to Amino Z! Plus

    you can refer someone in-store or online - you'll be rewarded either way.
    As your Z points accumulate, you can use them as a discount on any future order that you make with us (online or in-store).

    • Just had a look at the system and it's in there but I'm not sure the links are working. The format in our system is ?referid={CouponCode} after http://www.aminoz.com.au/. Is that the current format?

  • Cracka Wines has a referral system again.

    URL Format: https://www.talkable.com/x/REFERRALCODE

    Login to account, click on the red 'GET $25' box (on left of screen) Click 'Share by Link'

    Benefit for referees: $25 off on first order
    Benefit for referrers: $25 credit received when referee makes first purchase.

  • Could you please add Cult Beauty https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk to the referral list?

    URL format: https://share.cultbeauty.co.uk/x/REFERRALCODE
    Login to account to acces your referral code under "My Account".

    Benefit to referrees: £10 off first order of £50 or more
    Benefit to referrers: £10 off your next order once your referee has checked out.

  • Can you please add Nuraphone https://www.nuraphone.com/ to the referral list

    URL Format is https://friend.nuraphone.com/REFERRALCODE
    Login to app and link is found under "refer a friend" in settings.

    Benefit to referees: 20% off first purchase (e.g. Nuraphone is $399 instead of $499)
    Benefit to referrers: get one free Nuraphone after 6 referees purchase a Nuraphone and keep it for 30+ days.

    • That has been added. Nuraphone

  • Hi mods!

    Could you please add Club Jetstar?

    Jetstar has a $20 voucher for referrer and referee promo until the 04/10. URL is given by special link (mine is 'edited' but couldn’t find out the specific code).

    I have tried posting the deal, but I think it will be pulled down.

    Thanks!

    Mod: Added to system and removed code above.

    • That's been added. Jetstar

  • Could you please add skillshare.com? Referee gets 2 free months of Premium. Referrer gets a free month for each friend once they complete their first full payment. Example of referral link https://skl.sh/xxxxxxx

  • Kogan refer a friend T&Cs has been changed. It is much harder to earn credits now.

    • Thanks. Have updated. Kogan

  • Admins, I'm getting a verification error when I try to update my Amex Platinum Edge referral code.

    • What's the exact error that you get? What code (don't type the entire URL) did you put in?

      • Error: Verification error - wrong format

        I'm trying to add "dwaynlvk9D?CPID=999999537"

        • You don't need the ?CPID=… part. Just everything before the question mark. I've added it for you.

  • Aussie Broadband - aussiebroadband.com.au

    https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=2754387

    You'll get a $50 credit. Plus, you get a BONUS $50 credit for your first referral

    Refer for the first time and get a total of $100 credit on your account ($50 + $50 first time bonus) when your friend signs up using your referral code! And yes, this applies even if you’ve been referring friends under the old program.

    Your friend gets a $50 credit.

    I do not have an account so cannot post an example but I believe it is simply your customer number from reading the Whirlpool thread. I am planning on becoming a customer so went looking for referrals.

    • Aussie Broadband requested us to not have themselves in the referral system as of July '17 and we have honoured that request.

      • Fair enough. I thought it seemed strange.
        Thank you.

  • Hi, can I please add CUA as a referral code link. (Credit Union Australia)

    Share The CUA Love and you and your friends could receive $75 each.

    Right now, when you share the CUA love with your family and friends and they join as a new member, we could reward each of you with $75 deposited into your CUA everyday transaction account.

    Simply share this unique promo code with all your family and friends that don't currently bank with CUA.

    https://www.cua.com.au/refer75?utm_source=cua-email&utm_medi…

    Direct link website says ask for a referral code, so it appears only the email link works as above with the specific referral code in XXXXX

    1. Head to referral link
    2. Open a high interest earning CUA eSaver Boost account online before 30 November 2018 quoting the promo code above, AND
    3. Have a balance of at least $2,000 in their new eSaver Boost account by 31 December 2018, AND
    4. Log into CUA Online or Mobile Banking at least twice (2) by 31 December 2018.

    That is all they have sent me, if you need anything further please advise and I will follow up.

    As this is a referral request, is there anywhere I can post my link on the forum to make those aware of the offer?

    Thanks,
    Matthew

  • Could you please add https://www.webtalk.co to the available referrals?

    Referral format
    https://www.webtalk.co/be/home/xxxxxxx

    My referral link
    https://www.webtalk.co/be/home/6527448

    WHAT IS WEBTALK?

    What Webtalk is today looks a lot different than the future we have planned. It took many years of research and development to architect and design a single system to create the world's first…

    TRUSTED GLOBAL ECONOMY

    We are creating a virtual world where everyone can truly live, work, shop and play with ALL your real life relationships without your networks crossing.

    Most importantly, we are doing so with patent-pending technology to put trusted people, businesses, products and information front and center, pushing all bad actors out of the community.

    Imagine typing or saying the word "accountant" and a list of accountants, accounting firms and accounting products appear that have been rated, recommended and reviewed by people you know and trust.

    Then in 1-Click you can hire the accountant or book an appointment or make a purchase. This applies to all industries… engineers, lawyers, plumbers, contractors, etc.

    It's like opening the black books of the people you know and trust and the people they know and trust.

    In order to accomplish this magnificent feat, we have to be better than all solutions we are looking to replace. This is a massive undertaking. We have to merge the best features from the platforms everyone loves, solve their biggest pain points and add our own unique features (and we have quite a few of them).

    Webtalk is building something truly world-changing and we need your help to do it.

    Platforms like Webtalk take a long time to generate advertising and subscription revenue without a large user base because Webtalk is FREE and always will be.

    That's why we are offering all of our Beta testers (YOU) up to 50% of our revenue for LIFE, that will begin paying AFTER we complete Beta testing, for helping us grow our community. Our competitors never offered you anything, and we are guaranteeing that we will share our revenue through our free affiliate program forever.

    Right now, approximately $80 TRILLION changes hands annually in our global economy.

    An estimated 10%, or $8 TRILLION, does so exclusively on in the Internet, but that number is growing by approximately 8% every year.

    Webtalk's goal is to create a trusted global community that becomes the foundation to global economics, not just inside of Webtalk, by also across the Internet.

    Imagine going to any site online, being able to login with 1-Click using your Webtalk account via Webtalk Connect, then seeing the Webtalk Verify "Credibility Score" with reviews from people you know and then being able to "Checkout" with 1-Click using Webpay by Webtalk.

    Now imagine YOU, as our Beta testers, earning a commission every time a user in your referral network completes a transaction inside or outside of Webtalk. Imagine earning commissions as your referrals spend time on Webtalk from advertising, imagine earning commissions whenever they upgrade their accounts to receive premium features. Imagine referring businesses who purchase ad space and job services and earning a commission.

    • There's no related deals from webtalk.co on OzBargain. Besides what's the benefit of using the referral?

      • You need a referral to join.
        Benefits:
        "offering all of our early joiners "Beta testers" up to 50% of our revenue for LIFE, that will begin paying AFTER we complete Beta testing, for helping us grow our community"

  • Initiative Q
    https://initiativeq.com/

    Referal link format: https://initiativeq.com/invite/xxxxxxxxx

    My referral link: https://initiativeq.com/invite/rX4Fohgn7

    BENEFIT: FREE CRYPTOCURRENCY TO JOINERS

    "Q is tomorrow’s payment network
    To get millions to join, we are giving away our future currency"

    • We won't be adding anymore cryptocurrency referrals at this point.

  • Request referral for https://www.photobookshop.com.au

    as far as I can see I'm only able to refer my friends by emailing them only as it doesn't seem to have a direct link I can just post on FB or twitter, so not sure if it can be set up.

    FREE 20pg 20x20cm Photo Book for the referee who joins
    20 Page 20cm x 20cm Softcover Photobook or 68x68mm 10 Pack Fridge Magnets or $5 credit for the referral.

    • Looking at their site, all new members get a free 20pg 20x20cm photo book so looks like the benefit is only for the referrer. I've added it as a PM only referral. Photobookshop

      • Must be a new thing, I recall when I joined with the Groupon I got, didn't get this deal.

  • Woolworths Mobile

    Format: (mod:removed)

    Join Woolworths Mobile, stay for 3 Active months* and you could get a $20 Woolworths WISH eGift card. Simply use this unique code 123456 once you've activated.

    *T&C's apply. Find out more https://mobile.woolworths.com.au/support/refer-a-friend.html

  • +2

    Please add Lime bikes which has just launched in Sydney.

    URL format:
    https://lime.bike/referral/XXCODEX

    eg https://lime.bike/referral/XXXXXX

    Benefit:
    $3 in credit for each of the referrer and referee.

    How to get it:
    In the Lime app, click the present in the top right-hand corner and the invite code appears on the page.

    • That's been added. Lime Bikes.

      • Thanks mate

  • I noticed that Science in Sport (SiS) https://www.scienceinsport.com/au/ is not listed as a merchant for referral links. Could you please add Science in Sport for referrals?

    The URL format for the referral link:
    https://www.scienceinsport.com/au/XXXXX
    (The following link is my referral link for an example)
    https://www.scienceinsport.com/au/MSAGN

    Instructions to get the referral link:
    The link is listed in a members account under "Refer A Friend"

    Benefit for the referrers and referees.
    With every order earn 5 points for every AU$1 you spend.
    Referring a friend +500 POINTS (AU$5)
    https://www.scienceinsport.com/au/sis-loyalty#TermsandCondit…

    • That's been added. Science in Sport

      • Thanks

    • As there is no one in the system, we have disabled referrals for that store.

  • NAB Qantas Rewards Credit Card is now setup.

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/deals/qantaspoints.com

  • Could you please add Private Internet Access to the available referrals? Details are:

    URL Format: https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/pages/invites
    After you log in, you can find this on your account dashboard.
    REFER A FRIEND.
    GET 30 DAYS FREE

    Benefit for referees: 30 DAYS FREE
    Benefit for referrers: 30 DAYS FREE
    you can refer someone by typing their First name and email address in the invite section
    (need to send private message for account owner to provide these information)

    • That's been added. PIA

  • Please add a code for Finch.
    Its an app the combines the functions of Splitwise and Beem It.
    Both referrer and referree get $5.
    The link looks like https://finchme.app.link/[insert user's code here]

    • That's been added. Finch.me

  • It looks like Hey You codes referral codes are changing (possibly every week). Is there a way to report referral codes as invalid?

    • What do you mean changing? Just checked my app and my code is the same as it was in 2015.

      • I tried a few random ones on ozbargain … didn't work. Checked my app and I had a new code.

        Maybe it's not a periodic change, but some other algorithm. There's other users reporting new referral codes too here … hence the request to report codes that no longer work.

        • OK, have reset them all and sent everyone a notification.

    • Just added mine back. Want to give it a go?

      • How do I get your code?

  • https://digitalsurge.com.au/

    Referral link:

    https://digitalsurge.com.au/?ref=XAXAX

    Earn 50% commission on their trading fees. You can earn 50% of the net trading fees from people you refer to Digital Surge.

  • Hi, PennyTel have a referral program where the referred has to enter the mobile number of the referrer when signing up. They currently have a Christmas special where the reward is doubled ($20 credit for both, normally $10).

    This obviously cannot be put into the OzBargain referral system because of privacy concerns, but I was wondering if I could ask for any current PennyTel customers who are comfortable providing their mobile number? The rules also state "soliciting referrals by any means" is not allowed.

    Sorry if this isn't the right place to ask, I just want some clarification on the rules. If this post itself is considered "soliciting referrals", then feel free to remove it and PM me that I'll have to go elsewhere for this.

    Thanks.

    • That's been added. Pennytel.

  • Can you add WishTrend's referral code please?
    They are an online store for Korean beauty products.
    The links look like:
    https://www.wishtrend.com/?s=XXXXXXX

    • There are currently no deals on OzBargain for wishtrend. You could post some and we can add the referral if there's interest.

    • Also, it looks like wishtrend uses referral codes not links:

      https://www.wishtrend.com/content/111-friend-invitation-rewa…

      • I wasn't aware there had to be a current deal for Oz to create a random referral code generator. There are a few stores listed in your referral code page that haven't had a bargain posted before…
        Seems a bit unfair that the first few people who click on it won't get the full benefit (since they miss out on the referral bonus) but sure, I'll post a bargain first.

        • I have set up the referral system and added your code. Please check your PM about the deal posted though, thanks.

    • I've disabled Wishtrend from the referral system as none of the links work and the invite a friend page is no longer there. Let me know if there has been a change.

  • Can you please include FARFETCH to your referral links. Thank you.

    • What does the referrer and referee get? What do the links look like?

  • Can't see MealPal any where? A previous comment and reply advise that it's been added… :\?

    • Mealpal's referrals are off as it seems their referral program is not active at the moment. Usually they offer "$30 off your first meal plan when joining, $75 gift card for the referrer."

  • Can we add referral links for Qwertee (https://www.qwertee.com)?

    Referral link format is: https://www.qwertee.com/r/xxxxxxxxxx

    Instructions to get referral link: After logged in, click "Your Account", then "Referral".

    Benefit for referers: Get a Free T-shirt with the referee's first purchase (excludes sale items).

    • That's been added. Qwertee

  • Can you please add https://secure.aceairportparking.com.au/

    Referral link format is : https://secure.aceairportparking.com.au/bookings/referral/xx…

    Benefit for referers to receive points in return for free parking.

  • Can you please add http://www.onnit.com
    Referral link format: http://fbuy.me/xxxx
    Instructions to get referral link: https://www.onnit.com/refer-friends/
    Benefit for referres: $20 credit when referee's make $35+ order

  • Can we add Ritual (Hey You competitor) please?

    Https://order.ritual.co

    Referral link format:

    Https://invite.ritual.co/

    $10 for both referee and refererer.

    • Late response. That was added . Ritual.co.

  • Could we please add MATE Communicate?

    The best way to do it would be via PM, as the referring party needs to supply their name and account number.

    (Copied and pasted from rep on Whirlpool):

    To refer a MATE you just need to advise the person signing up to do the following:

    If signing with a sales agent just let them know the referral's name and account number.
    If signing online when it comes to "how did you hear about us" just select "Customer Referral" and add their name/account number.

    Once their service goes live you will be automatically credited the $50.00 on your next bill.

    • ???

      Feel free to submit new ones in the comments. I need

      • The URL format for the referral link
      • Instructions to get the referral link
      • Benefit for the referrers and referees.
      • Ah sorry. New to posting referrals. Should have taken more time to read. Here we go:

        Format: http://www.fromjapan.co.jp?afid=XXXXXX
        Instructions to get referral link: Send a join request to your friend from here: https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/member/introduce. Scroll down and textbox contains generic invite link.
        Benefits: FromJapan is a mail forwarder for Japanese sites and auctions. Both you and a friend get 300 points for each friend referral, received 2 months after your friend's order has been dispatched. 1 yen = 1 point, which means that's $3 you get to spend on future transactions. As a promo, there's a 500 FJ point offer on for a limited time.

  • Please add Ritual

    Url: https://invite.ritual.co/XXXXX

    Benefit: Earn $10 when friends join and order with your invite link. Referred gets $10 too.

  • +1
    Merged from Flip TV Referral $15

    Flip TV sent me an email for $15 Referral credit for person referring and person joining their internet. Referral can be done online or over the phone, for phone you need to provide account number.

    https://www.fliptv.com.au/nbn/

    Admin can you add this in the Referrals Section, I have mentioned the format below….

    https://fliptv.com.au/nbn?ref=

    • Flip TV have renamed to Flip Connect.

      Their referral links have changed. They are now like this: https://flipconnect.com.au/nbn?ref=

      For me, the format is 11 alphanumeric characters after "ref=", followed by another = sign.

      I'm not sure if the trailing = sign is standard or part of the referral code. I.e. I'm not sure whether it is https://flipconnect.com.au/nbn?ref=[11 characters]= or https://flipconnect.com.au/nbn?ref=[12 characters]. Could any other Flip customers confirm?

      Thanks.

      • I have migrated the existing fliptv.com.au referrals to flipconnect.com.au as it appears the format is unchanged, just the domain of the website,

  • Add DiDi please

    Format of the link is https://d.didiglobal.com/xxxxxxxxxxxxx?shareChannel=sms

    Code starts with AUXXXXXX

    Benefit: You and the rider will receive a $20 AUD travel credit

  • Referrals closed at WineDirect. Please update text accordingly:

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/deals/winedirect.com.au

    • Thanks, that's been disabled.

  • Can the following referral please be added for the website: www.notion.so

    I use their software for personal management, but their tool is also used for teams.

    The referral offer is:
    Referee receives $10 when they sign up for a Notion account to get started, referrer receives $5.

    Referral link format is:
    https://www.notion.so/?r={referralcode}

    Instructions to get the referral link:
    Click on the referral link. At the top of the page it will say "Firstname Lastname has invited you to Notion". Click on the button: "Sign up and get $10 credit". Follow the instructions on creating a Notion account.

    Please be aware that when you add your own referral code, then your name will be displayed, when your link is clicked.

  • Not sure if this is the place to ask, but is there a reason my Amex referral codes are expiring every month or so at the moment?

    • It's too complicated to explain but we put some more checks to make sure the link is valid. They've now been set to 180 days again.

      • Thanks Neil.

  • +1

    Liven just changed from Give $10 and Get $10 to $5/$5. Merry Christmas indeed! Please update referral text.

    • Have changed. Curiously my code has been shown 63 times (one of the highest) and I've never received a referral.

      • They pretty much said the system was not working and to thank us made us update app and get half referral value in future. :( My post above re: winedirect is still outstanding (needs to be disabled)

  • Hey You just changed from Give $5 and Get $10 to Give $5 Get $5. Please update referral text

    • That's been updated. Hey You

  • +1

    Can you add shping's referral code? both referrer and referree get 1000shping coins

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