User-Submitted Referral Code/Link Requests & Updates

scotty on 08/04/2014 - 10:16
Last edited 16/01/2022 - 11:25 by 5 other users
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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.

Site Discussion

Comments

  • MelbourneTram on 31/10/2019 - 22:03

    Can we add a referral system for spaceship voyager? They have just relaunched their referral program ($5 give/get)

    • Moderatorneil on 01/11/2019 - 10:35

      That's been added due to this deal posted. Note that the previous codes are different than the current ones so it's a whole new system.

  • ninjanao on 01/11/2019 - 16:46

    Can you please add American Express® Gold Credit Card to the list, has the same referrer format as the other amex cards

    • Moderatorneil on 03/11/2019 - 20:37

      What does the referrer and referee get?

      • ninjanao on 07/11/2019 - 10:44

        Copied form amex website

        Referrer can receive
        20,000
        Membership Rewards points for each friend approved using your referral link. While you cannot refer your Card, your friend can choose from any of the available American Express Cards.

        Referee will receive

        10,000
        Membership Rewards points if they are approved for an American Express Essential® Credit Card and meet the $750 minimum spend criteria. (T&Cs apply). That's 10,000 more points than they would regularly receive.

  • Choanita on 04/11/2019 - 08:34

    Would it be possible to add Overleaf? (https://www.overleaf.com/ and https://www.overleaf.com/learn/how-to/How_can_I_get_more_fre…)

    "for each friend that signs up, you’ll both get 100MB bonus space!" and extra collaborators.

    • Moderatorneil on 05/11/2019 - 16:01

      Is it a referral link, code etc?

      • Choanita on 05/11/2019 - 20:14

        Referal link.

        • Moderatorneil on 05/11/2019 - 22:27

          And the link looks like?

  • handy72 on 07/11/2019 - 18:06

    the fork
    Referrer gets 500 yums
    Referee gets 1000 yums

    yums can be cashed in for $20 per 1000 or $50 per 2000

    referral code is under earn yums! on the app
    e.g. Enjoy a $10 discount on your next booking! Book using the code 7E935DBD on TheFork. https://thefork.onelink.me/14036134/3b9a5336?af_web_dp=https…

    • Moderatorneil on 10/11/2019 - 13:58

      That's been added. The Fork

    • toobzy on 10/11/2019 - 14:43

      Where is earn yums? I only have my loyalty program on the app?

  • dtox on 12/11/2019 - 18:35

    Please add ride.co and beam scooters to referral wiki

    • Moderatorneil on 15/11/2019 - 20:36

      What's the format? What does the referral and referee get?

      • dtox on 16/11/2019 - 17:44

        Both give $5 credit to referer and referee. Code is alphanumeric

        • Moderatorneil on 19/11/2019 - 14:13

          Those have been added. Ride.co and Beam

        • Moderatorneil on 29/08/2023 - 17:56

          RIDE now disabled as there are no referrers and it seems the site does something else now.

    • Moderatorneil on 18/11/2019 - 14:02

      That's been re-activated. The URL structure is different and most codes in system were quite old. Everyone will receive a notification to update their links 19/11.

  • User2049 on 16/11/2019 - 15:34

    Can we add brave, https://brave.com/refer/
    Example: https://brave.com/usk867

    • Moderatorscrimshaw on 16/11/2019 - 15:37

      what is the Benefit for the referrers and referees?

      There doesn't seem to be any deal posts related to the Brave browser, so if a store doesn't have any deals posted on OzBargain we won't consider them as there is no benefit in having the referral system on the most part without deal posts. We don't want to add every referral program, just ones relevant to our members.

  • Platinumtelecom on 17/11/2019 - 06:57

    Hey, can we please have Scratch pet food. Australian premium dog food company. $20 for new subscriber and $10 for the referee.

    https://www.scratchpetfood.com.au

    • Moderatorneil on 19/11/2019 - 22:42

      What do the referral links look like?

      • Platinumtelecom on 21/11/2019 - 12:14

        Hi Neil, its a simple code, no custom link.

        See below
        REF26GV29XVP5

    • Moderatorneil on 24/11/2019 - 23:49

      That's been added. Scratch Pet Food.

      I assume by what you wrote that new subscriber = referee (new person using the code) and $10 = referrer (person who refers the friend)

  • scrypton on 17/11/2019 - 11:34

    Can we please have Doordash in the system, please?

    The referral would be something like:
    https://drd.sh/edited/

    (that is mine, btw)

    Person who signs up using the referral link gets $15 off their first order, and the person who refers gets $15 after.

    Cheers,

    Indra

  • jessegrace on 19/11/2019 - 17:03

    Can My Foodie Box referral be added?
    It’s a meal kit service like You Plate It.

    • jessegrace on 19/11/2019 - 17:04

      $50 off for new customers

      Links look like this

      http://myfoodiebox.refr.cc/jessem

    • Moderatorneil on 21/11/2019 - 15:45

      What does the referrer get?

      • cts59 on 20/12/2019 - 15:03

        $50 credit

    • Moderatorneil on 24/12/2019 - 17:09

      That's been added. My Food Box

    • Moderatorneil on 17/11/2024 - 09:15

      Now disabled as there are no referrers in the system.

  • this is us on 22/11/2019 - 13:34

    Hi. Could you please add Torguard (VPN service) and Privatemail.com (Secure email service provided by Torguard) to the list? The referred customer gets (lifetime) 50% OFF subscription plans.

    https://torguard.net/aff.php?aff=
    https://privatemail.com/members/aff.php?aff=

    Thanks

    • Moderatorneil on 11/12/2019 - 17:05

      Only the referree receives a benefit? This long running deal offers 50% off.

      • this is us on 11/12/2019 - 22:19

        The referred receives 50%, and the referee gets $5 per referral.

        • Moderatorneil on 18/12/2019 - 16:07

          Having a look at their Affiliate Program Page this is more of an affiliate program than a refer a friend program as referees get paid out in money vs. say a free month or account credit. At this time, we won't be adding them to the referral system.

          See Referral and Affiliate Link Differences

  • Nost-dc on 24/11/2019 - 12:21

    Can we add referral code for Aussie broadband? Plain text code, provides 50 credit to both referred person and referrer

    Mod: Removed code

    • Moderatorneil on 24/11/2019 - 12:30

      As per the OP:

      Please don't request Aussie Broadband as they don't wish to be part of our referral system. See here.

  • ozbargainer888 on 27/11/2019 - 22:00

    Hello,
    Can we add unomoney?
    It would be a code when they sign up. No direct line for referrals but it's an app: https://www.unomoney.co/

    • Moderatorneil on 11/12/2019 - 16:26

      What does the referrer and referee get?

      • ozbargainer888 on 14/12/2019 - 07:30

        Both receive 200 points. Points accumulate for either cash or gift cards.
        This is an app where you scan your receipts for points.

  • shadowangel on 28/11/2019 - 15:23
    Merged from Blockfi referal wheel

    Hi, is it possible to add a referal wheel for blockfi ?

    Thank you

  • chonka2 on 28/11/2019 - 16:05

    Possibly please at thesippery

    Robert Oatley Wines store 'thesippery' has referrals. Very decent everyday prices with free shipping, along woth promotions

    Referer gets $20 off first order, referree gets $20 credit

    Referal link format - email address required (also first name and last name)

    • Moderatorneil on 11/12/2019 - 22:13

      That's been added as a private message referral. The Sippery

  • slpd on 29/11/2019 - 09:53

    Skillshare
    https://www.skillshare.com/settings/referrals

    Share 2 free months of Premium with your friends, and earn a free month for each friend once they complete their first full payment.

    Referral link : https://skl.sh/XXXXXXX

  • bloomer on 30/11/2019 - 14:06

    Hi. The field for entering the referrer code for Globird Energy is no longer visible (just the link to the website and the box to confirm permission for private messages).

    • Moderatorneil on 11/12/2019 - 19:52

      See here:

      It relies on the account holder to provide their email or phone number to the interested person when they sign up to get their bonus

  • Clearance Clarence on 07/12/2019 - 16:37

    I have a referral code for a board game retailer that gives new customers 10% off. I don’t get any benefit from it. Can I just post this as a deal, or will the auto-mod delete it?

  • Quppa on 07/12/2019 - 22:36

    Can Taco Bell be added? They're offering 5 'taco points' (whatever those are) for referrals.

    • Moderatorneil on 17/12/2019 - 23:29

      Are they links or codes?

      • Quppa on 29/12/2019 - 19:07

        Codes only, by the looks of it.

    • Moderatorneil on 02/01/2020 - 23:53

      That's been added. Taco Bell

  • EDIflyer on 10/12/2019 - 08:33

    Any chance of adding TeslaFi? Referral code format is https://www.teslafi.com/signup.php?referred=XXXXXX

    Gives US$5/user for each referred member that goes on to subscribe.

    • Moderatorneil on 18/12/2019 - 11:07

      Given there haven't been any deals posted and this only benefits the referrer, we won't be adding it to the system at this time.

      • EDIflyer on 25/12/2019 - 11:21

        I don't quite follow - it benefits the person being referred as well as the referrer - the former receives twice the length of free trial (4 weeks vs 2 weeks), the latter the $5 TeslaFi credit. I only ended up being a subscriber after finding over the course of the one month trial (myself having been referred) that it was useful. I'm not aware of any deals over and above this but obviously don't want to post only this as it would need a referral code to work! :)

        • Moderatorneil on 02/01/2020 - 18:28
          • it benefits the person being referred as well as the referrer - the former receives twice the length of free trial (4 weeks vs 2 weeks),

          You didn't mention that nor do I see that on the site. TeslaFi has been added.

          • EDIflyer on 02/01/2020 - 21:11

            @neil: Fab, ta. Sorry didn't make benefit clear!

  • Moderatorscotty on 10/12/2019 - 12:00

    We have been informed that Quidco has a different referral link format. I have expired all the existing referral info and will have to put your new link in.

    • EDIflyer on 25/12/2019 - 11:22

      Thanks for doing that 👍

  • Moo Deng on 12/12/2019 - 16:28

    Is Swift Rider working for anyone else?

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/453515

    When I lauch the app it shows the splash screen with an error that says "Please try again" with a "Retry" button. Clicking Retry does nothing.

    Maybe they don't work in Brisbane any more or are having an outage? Can someone else confirm and if so please remove the referral.

    • Moderatorneil on 18/12/2019 - 17:52

      Have switched off the referrals for them as their site doesn't work. There also seems to be a similarly named service in Brisbane, SwyftRyd. Not sure what's going on there.

  • thewinchester on 13/12/2019 - 22:33

    Issue with format for Revolut referral links currently incorrect.

    Format should be: revolut.com/referral/X
    Source: Their app

    • Moderatorneil on 19/12/2019 - 23:27

      Thanks. Fixed.

  • thewinchester on 13/12/2019 - 22:55

    Request for new referrer

    Name: Vitl
    Format: DM to user, referral needs to be emailed
    Benefit: Friend receives a free 2-week pack of essential vitamins (multivitamin, an omega 3, a super greens capsule and a magnesium-calcium complex, all in handy daily strips); referrer receives an AUD 5 credit.
    Source: https://vitl.com/myvitl/account/referral

    • Moderatorneil on 19/12/2019 - 23:54

      That's been added. Vitl

    • Moderatorneil on 10/07/2020 - 15:41

      Do they still have an active referral system? There is no one in our system. Have disabled pending new information.

  • thewinchester on 13/12/2019 - 23:01

    Request for new referrer

    Name: My Road ID
    Format: http://roadid.me/X
    Benefit: Friend receives USD 5 off their purchase of USD 10 or more; friend receives USD 5 credit.
    Source: https://www.roadid.com/pages/raf

    • Moderatorneil on 31/12/2019 - 13:50

      That's been added. My Road ID

    • Moderatorneil on 14/07/2022 - 15:40

      There isn't anyone in the referral system so it has now been disabled.

  • isaacisnotjonah on 19/12/2019 - 13:47
    +1

    Please add Canva

    Format: https://www.canva.com/join/XXX (XXX is in form word-word-word)
    Benefits: "When a friend joins Canva and creates a design, you’ll both earn 1 Canva Credit." Canva credits can be used for purchasing various images and other elements.
    Get link from: https://www.canva.com/rewards

    • Moderatorneil on 31/12/2019 - 14:51

      That's been added. Canva

  • Panda0810 on 20/12/2019 - 12:04

    Hi there!
    Any chance of adding Quiksilver.

    Site - https://www.quiksilver.com.au/referrals

    Benefits - Both receive a $10 voucher once your friend makes a purchase over $50.

    Referral Link - https://www.quiksilver.com.au/customer/account/login?refer=X…

    • Moderatorscrimshaw on 20/12/2019 - 15:13

      This is now setup. Quiksilver

      • alexshel on 24/12/2019 - 07:27
        -1

        Hi scrimshaw, there is an error in the end of URL - instead of a "#" sign before #join there is %23join. The referral might not count because of that.

        • thewinchester on 29/12/2019 - 14:40

          %23 = #
          It’s an encoded URL, does the exact same thing.

          • alexshel on 31/12/2019 - 15:21
            -1

            @thewinchester: the script on the page might not recognise the encoded # from the URL, so it won't do the same thing.

  • alexshel on 24/12/2019 - 07:16

    Paysend money transfer.

    Referral bonus:
    The referee's first money transfer is free on paysend.com - just use the invite code 0e9718 when making your first transaction.

    You get a $2 bonus for each 12 transfers a friend makes within a year.
    No limit how many friends you invite.

    Bonuses can be transferred without any fees to a bank card denominated in ruble, pound, euro or another currency depending on your Paysend registration country..

    More information on https://paysend.com/bonus#top

    • Moderatorneil on 02/01/2020 - 13:49

      Paysend has been added.

  • brisdaz on 30/12/2019 - 18:00

    Board Game Arena Referral

    Referral bonus:

    • Referrer gets 5 points on 1st game referee plays; 20 points on the 5th game referee plays.
    • Referee gets nothing except the satisfaction of playing games.

    100 points leads to 1 month free premium subscription for referrer.

    1. Goto https://boardgamearena.com/sponsorship
    2. Click Copy white writing on big blue rectangle background.
    3. The link is in the form https://boardgamearena.com/?sp=<CODE>
    4. Copy code into the box here on Ozbargain.

    If there are no deals atm there might be a competition coming up soon depending on Ozbargain moderator approval.

  • eman resu on 31/12/2019 - 15:32

    Pastiq.it

    Cashback for online and in store shopping App.

    The URL format for the referral link: https://plastiq.app.link/M3ekMQqcR2
    Instructions to get the referral link: Sign up and then you can get referral link
    Benefit for the referrers and referees: $5 for you and $5 for the person referred when your friend signs up and earns their first cash back referral.

    • Moderatorneil on 04/01/2020 - 15:33

      That's been added. Plastiq.

  • terrypoon on 02/01/2020 - 11:29

    The sleeping duck referral link does not work well.

    Does not automatically apply to the shopping cart.

    • Moderatorneil on 07/01/2020 - 14:58

      Fixed some of the links and some were invalid. Have shortened expiry to 90 days. Should work now.

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