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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Original Post

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

  • MiniMoo on 14/12/2021 - 06:28

    Banggood has changed their referrer link, and so I'm getting an error msg that the format is invalid. The referral page is https://www.banggood.com/referral.html
    The new format is: https://banggood.onelink.me/zMT7/47239d69
    Please update this.
    Thanks.

  • mfwhatever on 15/12/2021 - 11:37

    Could you please add Petzyo pet food?

    Website: https://petzyo.com.au/
    Referral link format: https://petzyo.com.au/a/rewards/r/{referral code}

    Give your friends $20 off their 1st PETZYO food order and get 3000 PAWS for each successful referral.

    Every PAWS point is equivalent to $0.01

    • Moderatorneil on 20/12/2021 - 12:16

      Petzyo has been added.

  • keonelittle on 15/12/2021 - 11:42

    Unique muscle (supplement store)

    format = https://uniquemuscle.com.au/a/rewards/r/{ReferalCode}

    link: https://uniquemuscle.com.au/pages/unicorn-rewards-program

    benefit: referee gets %5 off and referrer gets $5 worth of points (50 points)

  • del preston on 15/12/2021 - 12:26

    Hi there! Just tried to add my Cult Beauty referral code to the page and it says it’s the wrong format. I’m guessing the format changed when Hut Group recently bought Cult Beauty, so this needs to be updated 👍😊

  • Jappeloup on 16/12/2021 - 10:14

    Hi Neil,

    Is it possible to add referrals to survey websites such as Purkle and PureProfile? I can't see them on the referral lists nor does the wiki page tell me if it is allowed or not.

  • Moo Deng on 21/12/2021 - 08:21

    Keep getting wrong format error when trying to enter referral code for EASI

    https://bnedelivery.com.au/user/invite_easi/user_register?in…

    Might only be currently setup to accept syd or melb format?

    • Moderatorneil on 24/12/2021 - 13:57

      Easi has been updated to include that URL. All the links seem to redirect to melbdelivery.com anyway.

  • JoeyJoeJoe on 21/12/2021 - 08:49

    Hi mods. Getting format error for MrRebates. Your form doesn’t have a slash in the URL, but the link copied form the MrRebates website does. OzB won’t accept the link. Eg. http://www.mrrebates.com/?refid=x12346

  • JoeyJoeJoe on 21/12/2021 - 08:50

    MrRebates format incorrect - the link copied includes a slash however OzB format doesn’t recognise it and errors.

    I tried to post example but unpublishes as deemed spam etc.

    • Moderatorscrimshaw on 21/12/2021 - 15:18

      If your comment gets removed by the automod, don't worry. Mods can still see those links

  • Corza000 on 21/12/2021 - 15:50

    I'll try it again.

    Please add Okcoin.

    Website: https://www.okcoin.com
    Referral link format: https://www.okcoin.com/join?channelId={ReferralCode}

    • Corza000 on 22/12/2021 - 10:29

      User gets $50USD of Bitcoin, referer gets $50USD of Bitcoin

    • Moderatorneil on 29/12/2021 - 14:43

      Okcoin added.

  • jamesottaway on 21/12/2021 - 18:49

    Tidy Me format isn't working.

    The format says:
    * https://tidyme.com.au/referred/?referrer_id={ReferralCode}

    I've tried all of the following:
    * http://tidyme.com.au/r/James73196 (the actual URL copied from Tidy Me)
    * https://www.tidyme.com.au/referred/?referrer_id=James73196 (the redirect of the above URL)
    * https://tidyme.com.au/referred/?referrer_id=James73196 (without the www. subdomain of the above URL)

    That last one should match the format, but it says Error: Verification error - wrong format

    • Moderatorneil on 30/12/2021 - 10:19

      OK, that's been updated with the first URL. Tidy Me

  • TitanFather on 23/12/2021 - 11:58

    Energy Locals has an increased referral offer $50 for each. However the program requires the name or account number of the referee so might need to change to a private messaging model rather than the referral link.

    • Moderatorneil on 30/12/2021 - 16:04

      That was updated after your deal post on 23/12. Energy Locals

  • ChillBro on 23/12/2021 - 13:57

    It seems https://elivingfurniture.com.au has a referral system. Wish I knew before I made a purchase.

    format: http://rwrd.io/{ReferalCode}

    reward: $40 for both referrer and referee

  • Xenawarriorprincess on 23/12/2021 - 21:18

    Ipantry
    $20 for referee and referrer
    $75 minimum spend
    http://i.refs.cc/zP4Mo5Kt?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJz…

    I’ve included the whole code because it’s very long but aware it will become unpublished

  • 00 on 24/12/2021 - 17:31

    Instant Gaming site

    https://www.instant-gaming.com/?igr=gamer-526f8b

    gamer-526f8b

    • Moderatorneil on 01/01/2022 - 11:55

      What does the referrer and referee get?

  • ozb2405 on 25/12/2021 - 20:59

    Icebreaker

    https://www.icebreaker.com/en-au/referral?id=551574517638497135_c466c63ucm9rnc4pcdb0

    How to get referral link:
    1. Go to My account > nature.rewards
    2. Scroll down and it's under Exclusive offers

    How to use referral:
    1. Send your unique link to a friend.
    2. With your link, they’ll be able to get $20 off their first order.
    3. When they place an order using the discount, you’ll earn 20% off.

    *Offer only valid when friend is a first-time icebreaker shopper. T&Cs apply.
    https://www.icebreaker.com/en-au/nature.rewards-terms-condit…

  • bettina44 on 26/12/2021 - 02:38

    Looks like the following no longer has a referral system in place:

    Adore Beauty
    GoCatch
    Oportos
    Review Australia

    Mod, can you kindly check these? I'm not sure if they have quietly taken it down or if it's now hidden.

    • Moderatorneil on 03/01/2022 - 22:23

      Review Australia

      Confirmed no referral. Disabled.

      Oportos

      We are leaving this for now given the links still work and it only affects the referrer.

      GoCatch

      Referral system is still around in app.

      Adore Beauty

      I'm seeing a lot of recent entries in the referral system and it does link to a $10 signup for new members.

  • violetgrumble on 26/12/2021 - 21:59

    https://www.katthelabel.com/pages/sunday-society

    Referrer gets 1500 points ($15 off)
    Referee gets 10% off their first purchase over $80

    • Moderatorneil on 03/01/2022 - 13:25

      What does the referral look like (code, link, etc)?

      • violetgrumble on 05/01/2022 - 22:06

        Apologies, here's mine:

        https://prz.io/8gY0zQzun

      • violetgrumble on 05/01/2022 - 22:10

        Short link doesn't work (i.e. broken) so ignore for now.

        • Moderatorneil on 06/01/2022 - 11:06

          I've republished your link that was auto-removed. Shows 10% off over $72. Is this correct?

          • violetgrumble on 11/01/2022 - 12:36

            @neil: Must be! The link wasn't working before but looks they fixed the issue on their end.

  • ozbjunkie on 29/12/2021 - 19:23
    Merged from How to Enter Referral Link for Wise, Crypto.com etc?

    Hi all,

    Trying to add my referral link to wise

    https://wise.com/invite/asn/alexm2660

    Have been trying to add manually but the formatting won't accept. Maybe I'm doing something wrong. Could mods please help or could other users please advise how to proceed?

    I also have a referral to crypto.com but I don't even see that listed to enter manually anymore…

    • Moderatorneil on 06/01/2022 - 11:12

      That's been fixed to accept any letters before the referral code.

  • tonydarcy on 29/12/2021 - 19:28

    Please add Surveyz

    Format: https://www.surveyz.com.au/referral?name=(First Name)&signupCode=(Referral Code)
    Instructions to get referral link: Log into the Surveyz app, click on Menu (bottom left corner), click on Refer a Friend. This will show the referral code. To view the link, click on Share My Code, select Copy and then paste this into the Notes app (or similar).
    Benefit for referees: $5 credit upon completing the welcome survey.
    Benefit for referrers: $10 cash & entry into prize draw.

    • Moderatorneil on 19/01/2022 - 17:19

      Surveyz has been added.

      • alexshel on 24/01/2022 - 22:49

        Hi Neil. Why another survey company referral hasn't been added in April 2019 - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/7177790/redir ? Can you add it now?

        • Moderatorneil on 29/01/2022 - 11:01

          We've discussed it and I think it's probably OK to accept any site that has a referral system as long as it meets our criteria of adding into the system.

          • Surveyz benefits referrers and referees. So OK to have in the system.
          • Octopus Group only benefits the referrer so won't be adding it.
  • dmacw on 04/01/2022 - 14:54

    Byte dental aligners
    https://www.trybyte.com.au

    Referee gets 60% off an impression kit and $200 off their aligners
    Referer gets $150 gift card
    (Reference: https://trybyte.com.au/pages/refer)

    Format for referral code: http://fbuy.me/v/XXXXXXX

    • Moderatorneil on 06/01/2022 - 18:06

      Byte has been added.

    • Moderatorneil on 22/07/2024 - 16:22

      Disabled as links no longer work.

  • Chickenleg on 04/01/2022 - 20:46

    Stickermule doesn't seem to want to accept the current format when i enter it in - says https://www.stickermule.com/unlock?ref_id={referralcode} which i'm doing

    • Moderatorneil on 07/01/2022 - 11:06

      The system is setup to accept au https://www.stickermule.com/au/unlock?ref_id={ReferralCode}.

      Did you sign up for an Australian account?

      • Chickenleg on 07/01/2022 - 11:08

        Apologies Neil - must have been copying the referral from the US site then.

  • mitchellkellett on 08/01/2022 - 21:05

    BackBlaze

    Looks like they have an alternative link format now. Are you able to update?

    The new format is https://www.backblaze.com/cloud-backup.html#{referral_code}}.
    eg, mine is https://www.backblaze.com/cloud-backup.html#af9xeh

    Cheers

    • Moderatorneil on 10/01/2022 - 23:12

      Their site is still showing the current format on their latest promo page. Is that referral for a different product?

  • Tommyaka on 09/01/2022 - 23:16

    Could we please add Super Rewards? I believe this will rival Cashrewards and ShopBack.

    The URL format for the referral link:
    https://super-rewards.com/signup?referral_code=ABC123 (e.g. mine is https://super-rewards.com/signup?referral_code=CND456)

    Benefit for the referrers and referees:
    "When you refer a friend you earn $10 and they earn $5."

    Instructions to get the referral link:
    Head to https://super-rewards.com/account#referAndEarn

  • nix1016 on 12/01/2022 - 09:48

    Can you please update the format for Kobo's refer a friend? They use https now instead of http so the format should be https://share.kobo.com/x/{ReferralCode}

    • Moderatorneil on 13/01/2022 - 12:14

      Thanks. That's been updated.

  • parismeow on 12/01/2022 - 11:12

    Redballoon Referral

    Clicker gets $20 credit on a purchase of $60.

    code is individual as seen below

    https://www.talkable.com/x/2VQ8F3
    https://www.talkable.com/x/{referralcode}

    • Moderatorneil on 14/01/2022 - 14:36

      What does the referrer get?

      • parismeow on 17/01/2022 - 09:52

        Hi! its actually Redbubble not redballoon - always getting these two mixed up.

        The referrer gets $20 as well

        • Moderatorneil on 18/01/2022 - 10:40

          RedBubble added.

        • Moderatorneil on 05/02/2024 - 17:11

          RedBubble now disabled as there are no referrers in the system.

  • crazycrabs on 15/01/2022 - 09:50

    Legoe Heritage (maternity and nursing clothing) https://legoeheritage.com/

    Referral code format:
    https://loox.io/z/Ekp1h1sno

    After purchasing it offered me a code to share with friends to get 10% off.

    • Moderatorneil on 17/01/2022 - 22:47

      Does the referrer get anything?

  • david49 on 18/01/2022 - 16:10

    Please add Tamburlaine wines.

    To get referral link: For previous Tamburlaine purchasers (ie. you have a log in "account") https://tamburlaine.com.au/pages/organic-rewards

    Benefits: Those referred get $10 off their first purchase if purchasing using the referral code, and referrers get 1,000 points if they spend over $99 (100 points equals $10 winner purchase voucher).

    My referral code is: https://prz.io/o24dKpIA

  • Ricky83 on 20/01/2022 - 06:47

    Hi guys
    Can we start a referral program list for park on king

    As per this link

    https://booking.parkonking.com.au/user/referrals

    Referer gets 2 days of free parking.

    From their site
    "Share your unique URL with anyone, friends, family and colleagues.
    When they complete a booking from the URL you provided to them, we will reward you with 20,000 Park on King points
    HOW TO REDEEM YOUR POINTS: To redeem your Loyalty Points, simply select the My Rewards tab in your account and follow the on-screen instructions.

    FREE PARKING: 10,000 points are equal to one day of parking.

    FREE DELUXE CAR WASH: 32,500 points are equal to one free Deluxe Wash.

    The offer is valid for referrals to persons who have not previously made a booking with us. Points are issued at the completion of the referred customers booking. This offer may be cancelled at Park on King's discretion or where there is suspected abuse of the Refer a Friend program"

    this is my referral link - https://booking.parkonking.com.au/bookings/user_referral/6b5…

    Cheers

  • SarahG21 on 21/01/2022 - 22:16

    Goodlife health clubs

    I’m hoping this is correct and permitted.

    To get link
    https://www.goodlife.com.au/form/refer-a-friend/

    2 weeks free for referee and referrrer of goodlife membership.

    Referrer must be existing active member

    Unique code generated to individual existing members
    Format :

    https://cloud.e.goodlife.com.au/referral?id=

    From website:

    Want two weeks FREE?! Simply refer a friend to join our fit fam, and we’ll give you two weeks completely FREE! Grab your accountability partner and get down to your nearest club pronto - because who doesn’t want to start the new year with a little extra motivation…

    • Moderatorneil on 27/01/2022 - 21:50

      Given it expires 31/1, we'll probably wait until the campaign is a bit longer.

      • SarahG21 on 28/01/2022 - 19:45

        Apologies, looked online to be ongoing. Will look into it further for ongoing link

  • keonelittle on 25/01/2022 - 08:35

    Can Payo be updated and reset.

    I just signed up using a code on the ozbargain payo page, it only gave me $10 credit, but the app states at the moment a $20 bonus.

    I think if you use older referrel codes you only get the smaller older amount of $10

    • Moderatorneil on 28/01/2022 - 11:03

      Have updated, reset all codes before this week, and notified users. Payo.

  • Jappeloup on 25/01/2022 - 12:04

    Could we add CupShe? Swimwear

    To get link register as a member, login and click on the Win Win Program at the bottom of the page to get your code.

    Give your friends 20% off their first order and get at least AUD $10 (in points) for each successful referral.

    Referrer must be existing active member

    Unique code generated to individual existing members

    Format :
    https://prz.io/nDk10gjsP

    From website:
    https://au.cupshe.com/

    • Moderatorneil on 31/01/2022 - 23:48

      Cupshe has been added.

    • Moderatorneil on 31/07/2023 - 19:35

      Cupshe disabled as there is no one in the referral system.

  • keonelittle on 26/01/2022 - 13:42

    none of the "hopstohome" referral codes work, not sure if this is cause they have updated/changed over time or they no longer offer it

    • Moderatorneil on 01/02/2022 - 17:05

      OK, have turned off hopstohome.

  • namenotspecified on 27/01/2022 - 16:34
    Merged from Eva mattress referral codes - fix?

    Hi all,

    I've been looking at mattresses and noticed the referral code for Eva seems to be broken as it links off to a referrals website? Is it a case of getting asking the mods to fix it?

    In the meantime can someone send me a referral link?

    • Moderatorneil on 04/02/2022 - 00:20

      Looks like the referral structure has changed. I've changed it, expired all referrals, and notified referrers. You should be able to grab a referral link shortly.

  • Wilkshake on 01/02/2022 - 12:31

    Hi, can we please add Alternate Brewing to the list.

    Referral link format: https://alternativebrewing.com.au/a/rewards/r/xxxxx
    eg: https://alternativebrewing.com.au/a/rewards/r/myAW7Rwf

    To get link, user needs to be logged in on https://alternativebrewing.com.au/account. Button for 'Reward Points' displays and has individual referral link.

    Referrer receives $5 coupon, Referee receives $10 coupon on email signup.

  • WookieMonster on 01/02/2022 - 17:26

    Hello,

    Could you please update the description for the 86 400 refer-a-friend scheme?

    Referring a friend in February now grants you an entry to a competition where you’ll win 1 of 10 $1000 cash prizes. It looks like referrers and referee no longer get a $20 bonus upon the referee making 3x transactions within 30 days of signing up.

    • WookieMonster on 02/02/2022 - 22:06

      Edit: Please ignore my previous comment, as it looks like 86 400 updated their refer-a-friend page after I posted this comment.

      Could you please instead update the description of the 86 400 refer-a-friend scheme on OzBargain so it states that the $20 refer-a-friend scheme will end on 30 June 2022?

      • Moderatorneil on 06/02/2022 - 21:40

        That's been updated.

  • Eastwest on 02/02/2022 - 12:30

    Could you please update the description for Snap, Send Solve. Refer a Friend . Win a $250 Gift Card. Refer friends and Family and you'll go into the running to win 2 x $250 gift cards each month

  • delpy on 02/02/2022 - 18:01

    Superhero referral add please! :-P

    URL Format:
    https://superhe.ro/r/xxxxxxx

    Instructions to get referral link:
    Refer a friend to Superhero and you will both receive an ETF on us when they deposit $100 or more in their first 30 days.

    Benefit for referees:
    Free unit of Chi-X: FTEC.

    Benefit for referrers:
    Free unit of Chi-X: FTEC.

    Happy to remove my code from here once it is added (I hope I have done this correctly).

    • Moderatoralvian on 02/02/2022 - 18:03

      Referral randomiser set up.

      • delpy on 02/02/2022 - 18:38

        Thanks

  • Jesbian on 03/02/2022 - 00:10

    Lucy & Yak

    URL format
    https://lucy-yak.mention-me.com/m/ol/XXXXXXX

    Instructions to use referral link:
    You need to click on the "Been referred by a friend?" link at the checkout and simply enter your name. If there is another person registered with the same name, your friends will be asked for your email address.

    Benefit
    25% off

  • shadowangel on 04/02/2022 - 16:52

    Can Abra referrals be added, there is already expired deals.
    https://www.abra.com/referral/

    Currently it's Deposit $15 Crypto Get 25/25USD ea CPRX, CPRX can be traded on the platform for other crypto and withdrawn.

    Referral link format
    https://www.abra.com/ref/?deep_link_sub1=<REFID>

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