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.

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Comments

    • ilovefullprice on 07/02/2022 - 23:52

      Hi Mod, I could see the referral links for Abra has been added now however when I try to enter my referral link, I get the error message below. Please have a look thanks.

      Error: Verification error - invalid URL link

  • shadowangel on 04/02/2022 - 16:53

    Can Abra referals be added it's 25/25USD in crypto there is already some expired deals on ozbargin.
    https://www.abra.com/referral/

    • Moderatorneil on 08/02/2022 - 10:32

      Abra has been added.

  • dpk on 04/02/2022 - 20:31

    Mods,

    Can I request the Tiger Brokers to be added to the Referrals list. Tiger brokers is a member of SiPC.

    Sample Referral link: https://www.tigersecurities.com/accounts/signup?invite=XXXXX…

    Here are the Referral conditions.

    Refer friends to make >= 3000 AUD deposit.
    Stock voucher package of $50 AUD.

    Refer friends to make >= 10000 AUD deposit.
    Stock voucher package of $100 AUD.

    Every 2 successful referrals of deposit >= AUD 100
    1 Lucky draw chance to win rewards

    A Stock Voucher of AUD 10
    A Stock Voucher of AUD 20
    A Share of GoPro (NASDAQ: GPRO)
    A Share of Uber (NYSE: UBER)
    A Share of Twitter (NYSE: TWTR)
    A Share of Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO)
    A Share of Disney (NYSE: DIS)
    A Share of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL)
    iPhone 13 Pro (128GB)

    • Moderatorneil on 09/02/2022 - 15:17

      Refer friends to make >= 3000 AUD deposit.
      Stock voucher package of $50 AUD.

      Refer friends to make >= 10000 AUD deposit.
      Stock voucher package of $100 AUD.

      Who gets the stock voucher, the referrer or referee?

      • dpk on 10/02/2022 - 18:52

        Referee gets $10 voucher upon sign up.
        Referrer gets $50 or $100 voucher depending on their amount of deposit.

        Referee gets special rates for 1 year.
        Special rates can extend upto 900 days for Referrer.

        This is in top of the current Apple stock promotion.

  • shadowangel on 05/02/2022 - 16:36

    Blockfi
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/681357
    I filled a report, it seems the links are not tracking correctly, can it be changed to type the code in manually. The promo code is after ?ref= in the link.

    • Moderatorneil on 09/02/2022 - 23:07

      Does Blockfi give referrers a code or are referrers expected to extract the code from the URL?

  • JustAnOZ on 06/02/2022 - 01:33

    I think that maybe American Express Essential Credit Card changed the format of their referral code as I keep getting format error msgs when I tried to save
    the first part is the same http://amex.com.au/refer/….
    but the second part doesn't seem to be, mine was ('ten letters'?CPID='nine numbers') in case you need an example nb. I had to write out the stuff in ' ' to stop being caught by the (Affiliate / Referral / Spam links in comments are not allowed)

    REFERRAL OFFER
    Receive a $200 Credit on your Card

    when you apply for the American Express Essential Credit Card, are approved and spend $1,500 in the first 3 months

    • Moderatorneil on 15/02/2022 - 10:26

      As per the instructions on American Express:

      You only need to enter 'myC0De' and nothing else - don't include the "?" or anything after it.

      so don't add the ?CPID=nine numbers.

  • JustAnOZ on 06/02/2022 - 01:35
    -2

    omg I can't win against the '(Affiliate / Referral / Spam links in comments are not allowed)' even though I had a legit post eyeroll

    • Moderatorneil on 06/02/2022 - 01:39

      As per the message in bold at the bottom of the post at the top of the page:

      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.

      • JustAnOZ on 06/02/2022 - 01:46

        sorry I missed it, all good

  • haru on 06/02/2022 - 11:40

    Dear mods, could you please automate the Reamped referral system?

    • mr-black on 07/02/2022 - 05:45

      ReAmped Energy has referral links, rather than requiring to refer via an email address - https://my.reampedenergy.com.au/refer

      Sample: https://reampedenergy.com.au/RXXxXxxXXx

    • Moderatorneil on 08/02/2022 - 15:50

      See this comment above

      • haru on 09/02/2022 - 10:25

        The system could still be automated while allowing for follow up.

        Eg. auto-generated PM that mentions both parties in case one needs to chase the other.

        Reason I'm asking this is that I've had a few PMs in the past from referees asking for codes and I've missed out because someone else replied to them sooner. And each time I've replied within 30m. The system would solve the problem of referees spamming referrers and referrers wasting time to get the code and reply not knowing if the referee will even use it.

  • altomic on 07/02/2022 - 13:12

    could you add bitmart referral code to the list

    referral code format is -

    https://www.bitmart.com/en?r=XXXXXX

    thanks

    • Moderatorneil on 10/02/2022 - 10:16

      What does the referrer and referee get?

  • ely on 08/02/2022 - 11:35

    Superhero has started doing referral links, format is https://superhe.ro/r/<alphanumeric_code>

    Note that the alphanumeric code does have the user's first name in it (urgh).

    • Moderatorneil on 11/02/2022 - 09:08

      Superhero was added last week.

      • ely on 11/02/2022 - 15:11

        Thanks, noticed yesterday :) I also reported Amber Electric a while back and see that has now been added too, thanks again!

  • cvas on 09/02/2022 - 12:14

    Can you please add Gozney to the list? Format is https://gozney.mention-me.com/m/ol/XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

  • mdsh on 11/02/2022 - 13:34

    I am trying to enter my referral link for HQhair (https://www.hqhair.com/referrals.list?applyCode=MANDY-RCF) and am getting the message 'Error: Verification error - wrong format'.

    • Moderatorneil on 13/02/2022 - 11:19

      OK, have made a change to not strictly look for the &li at the end. Should work now.

  • IKEA LADDA on 13/02/2022 - 21:56

    Noa Mattress:
    https://www.noahome.com/au-en/referrals/

    This message appears after you complete your purchase:

     Give $50, get $50
 Invite a friend via Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp or email and they'll get a $50 welcome credit, plus you'll get $50 in your own account with their first order, as our little thank you.

    Click on Share via Facebook/Twitter/Whatsapp (whichever you prefer) to get the following message with code (you don't have to actually share)

     Get a free $50 credit for Noa Home when you make your first purchase $399+. Use coupon: REF64P5JEEDJQ https://www.noahome.com/au-en/

    Next person enters the coupon code on the checkout screen

    • Moderatorneil on 16/02/2022 - 16:27

      Noa Home has been added.

  • z z on 15/02/2022 - 12:32

    Hello. Can you please add SafeWill referral links?

    The format appears to be:

    https://safewill.com/i/XXXXXXXXX

    • Moderatorneil on 17/02/2022 - 10:27

      What does the referrer and/or referee get?

      • z z on 17/02/2022 - 13:53

        "Invite friends and family to get 20% off the price of their will. You can invite as many people as you like. Earn $10 for each person that completes a will, up to $50."

        • Moderatorneil on 19/02/2022 - 14:29

          Safewill has been added.

          • z z on 19/02/2022 - 16:56

            @neil: Thank you :-)

  • mangew on 16/02/2022 - 12:28

    Hi OZB team,
    Could you please add referral program link for CatGenie Australia:
    Appears as:

    https://www.catgenie.com.au/?code=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX…

    • Moderatorneil on 17/02/2022 - 23:59

      What does the referrer and/or referee get?

      • mangew on 18/02/2022 - 09:28

        Hi Neil,
        had a look at FAQ but couldn't find information on the referral program but I presume it would be in the form of 'cat coins' which you can redeem as cash discount off a purchase? https://www.catgenie.com.au/catcoins-loyalty-program

        • Moderatorneil on 20/02/2022 - 20:34

          We probably need a bit more details before we add to the system.

  • MelbourneTram on 18/02/2022 - 09:36
    Merged from Entering Whoop Referral Code Issue

    I don't seem to be able to submit my referral code in the system? Is this happening to anyone else?

    My referral code is: https://join.whoop.com/XXXXXX

    The referral system asks for a referral link in the form of: https://join.whoop.com/#/{Referralcode}

    Any way this can be updated to allow for what it seems like is the new form of referral link to be uploaded?

    • Moderatorneil on 01/03/2022 - 23:04

      OK, that's been changed. All users codes have been expired and notified.

  • Moderatorneil on 28/02/2022 - 15:27

    From email and a deal post:

    Origin Energy now have a new Referral Program.
    I want to enter my referral link: https://m.origin.com.au/e/xxxxxx

    Are you able to please help allow us to enter it in?
    Thanks!

    An easy $50 credit for you and $50 credit for your friend!
    Refer your friends to sign up to an Origin energy plan, and you'll both earn a $50 credit after your friend signs up and gets their first bill.* For every friend you refer, you'll earn a $50 credit! Simply copy the link below and send to your friends (they must be a new Origin customer).

    Origin Energy has been added. It appears the program is now giving $100.

    Note there is also Origin Energy's Spike which is another referral system Origin has for their Spike program.

  • Fluid Head on 01/03/2022 - 10:52

    Can we add: https://www.ritasfarm.com.au/

    Referrals

    They get
    $25 off coupon

    You get
    $25 off coupon

    Seems like a pretty good referral incentive. I've never bought from them, but I'm interested.

    • Moderatorneil on 02/03/2022 - 15:51

      So it's a code to refer someone?

  • Gaz1 on 01/03/2022 - 12:38

    Marley Spoon please

    Format https://marleyspoon.com.au/v/xxxxxx

    Instructions to get referral link: https://marleyspoon.com.au/accounts/referrals

    Benefit for referees: they will receive a free box plus up to 25% off their next three boxes.
    Benefit for referrers: None that I can see

    • Moderatorneil on 03/03/2022 - 10:18

      Marley Spoon has been added.

      • zzymurgy on 16/03/2022 - 16:04

        There are 3 referrals and none of them are working.

    • Moderatorneil on 17/03/2022 - 10:52

      Gaz, can you check to see if referrals are still active at Marley Spoon?

      • Gaz1 on 17/03/2022 - 11:05

        It looks like referral codes will only work once, so probably worth removing them.

        • Moderatorneil on 17/03/2022 - 16:54

          Ah cool. Thanks for letting us know. Have switched it off.

  • 76F on 01/03/2022 - 23:09

    None of the Kleenheat referrals I tried work.

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

      I've just tried them all included 1 that was entered into the system last week and they all failed. Pending an update, I've disabled referrals for Kleenheat.

  • TitanFather on 03/03/2022 - 09:25

    Can the ReAmped Energy referral system be updated.

    The format is https://reampedenergy.com.au/xxxxxxxxxx (10 digits)

    $50 referrer and $50 refereee

  • Moo Deng on 03/03/2022 - 13:16

    Raiz invite link seems to have changed?

    I am micro-investing with Raiz. If you join using this link, we will both get $10 when you use my invite code: https://links.raizinvest.com.au/M3Fe

    Otherwise there is another invite on the referral screen: KTL9FF

    • Moo Deng on 28/03/2022 - 21:51

      Any updates?

      • Moderatorneil on 31/03/2022 - 15:07

        That's been updated.

  • kingOfDeals on 07/03/2022 - 22:14

    Can you please add Kogan?

    I have entered the sample referral link in my previous comment but somehow it got unpublished.

    All the details are there in my previous comment. So moderators, if you could please add it to your referral system then that would be great.

    • Moderatorneil on 08/03/2022 - 14:33

      As per the OP in bold:

      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.

      As for Kogan, I've downloaded the app but don't see a Refer a friend. See screenshot. Any ideas?

  • Priester-Aus on 08/03/2022 - 17:33

    Could we add bluetiipower.com to the referer list ?

    Format is
    https://www.bluettipower.com.au/?ref=xxxx

    The referrer gets 3%
    The referee does not get anything it seems

    • Moderatorneil on 09/03/2022 - 10:23

      That site is banned for:

      Lack of business details - Displays GST-exclusive prices, unknown overseas telephone number, no ABN, no address, e-mail address goes overseas, broken social media links

      See Deal Posting Guidelines: Questions about Seller

      • brisdaz on 22/07/2022 - 01:31

        It's a .com.au which needs have an abn/acn to register the domain.

        If you use whois.auda.org.au you'll see an australian company owns it - acn 603238722

        TOPNETS TECHNOLOGY PTY LTD

        and it also has an australian business address now - https://www.bluettipower.com.au/pages/contact

        • Moderatorneil on 25/07/2022 - 22:54

          That store has been reviewed by another moderator and is now unbanned.

  • GoldPhoenix0 on 09/03/2022 - 12:10

    Just a heads up, the Oculus Referral system has changed so you no longer have to link with Facebook and can instead just provide a link and sign up through that. They have also upped the limit from 5 to 20 referrals per month.

    Details from the web page - Refer a friend to buy Quest 2, and you'll both get a $47 Oculus Store credit. Max A$940 credit earnable per month. Your credit will be redeemable after they activate their headset. Limit 20 referrals per month. Terms apply.

    The link should look similar to https://www.oculus.com/referrals/link/[Account_Name]/ where mine would be GoldPhoenix0 instead of [Account_Name].

    Here is an example of the new Referrals page (or can be viewed at https://secure.oculus.com/my/referrals/)
    https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/54993/94542/oculusrefe…

    Could the referral link for the Oculus be changed to also allow this URL?

    Thanks

    • Moderatorneil on 10/03/2022 - 16:16

      Have changed to URL, removed everyone and notified them to update their referral URL.

      Oculus

      • Alzori on 10/03/2022 - 20:45

        Not seeing the same thing as Gold Phoenix, I still only have the option to send links to my friends in messenger. If I try and make a link in the same format as suggested by GP I get a "WHOOPS! It looks like you are lost. Let’s get you back home." message. If I type it in wrong though I get "link invalid", so maybe the system is not rolled out for everyone?

        Got confirmation from anyone else that they are seeing a revised referrals page?

        https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/27207/94581/screenshot…
        https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/27207/94582/screenshot…

        • Moderatorneil on 12/03/2022 - 12:28

          Seems to now be 145 people in the referral system. We had another report of referral links but in a slightly different format but awaiting their feedback in this thread. Maybe we'll leave as is for the moment and see if they roll it out to all users.

  • missnellie on 09/03/2022 - 16:10

    NeilsenIQ - Homescan (A different Neilsen program - beauty panel and broadband already on the list)

    referral link:
    http://www.nielseniq-onlinereg.com/?cpid=1400C6DF&PANID=0000…

    Referrer and each referee who joins program both receive 200 points equivalent to $20. First 10 people each referral code.
    Everyone in the program earns at least $1/week ongoing for scanning supermarket purchases on smartphone. Also monthly participation bonuses and birthday bonus ($5) for everyone in household.

    • Moderatorneil on 11/03/2022 - 12:41

      Nielsen Homescan has been added.

    • Buyer0fBargains on 17/07/2023 - 11:28

      Hi, can you please tell me where in your Nielsen dashboard you found your link? I can't see it anywhere in the platform (app or desktop). Thank you.

  • cooni on 10/03/2022 - 10:46

    Max Brenner mobile app
    iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/max-brenner-loyalty/id15918638…
    Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.com.redcat.…

    Format: https://maxbrenner.redcatcloud.com.au/auth/loyalty/{referralcode}#/register
    eg. for a member number of MBLD0012345, https://maxbrenner.redcatcloud.com.au/auth/loyalty/MBLD00123…
    Own referral code can be fond as your card number or from the refer a friend part of the app.
    Sign up will work fine from a browser as well via referral link.

    Benefit for referrers: 500 Cocoa Beans (worth $5 in store)

    Benefit for referee: none

  • 76F on 10/03/2022 - 20:54

    Cake DeFi referral seems to now be a 6-digit code or https://cakedefi.com/?ref={code}

    • Moderatorneil on 12/03/2022 - 22:58

      Updated to take the new URL format. Cake DeFi

  • Andrianan4 on 10/03/2022 - 22:32

    Just wondering if anyone knows how to create an agl refferal link? i cant seem to see the automated system in there and i wanted to add my codes :)

    • Moderatorneil on 13/03/2022 - 13:09

      What do referrers and referees get with the AGL referral program?

      • Andrianan4 on 13/03/2022 - 15:22

        Refer gets $25 and Referees get $25

        • Moderatorneil on 14/03/2022 - 17:38

          I can't see anywhere on AGL's site where you can add a code for signing up. Is this for electricity? Can you post some details of the program?

          • Andrianan4 on 14/03/2022 - 23:27

            @neil: Actually i just had a quick read and its for a limited time only.

            ^Referral Credit offer: Receive a $25 bill credit for every friend or family member you refer to AGL who switches their home energy to AGL from another retailer, or who chooses AGL for their energy when moving home. The friend or family member must sign up directly with AGL online before 31 March 2022 using your unique promo code and must remain on their chosen AGL energy plan until 30 April 2022. The friend or family member will also receive a $25 credit on their first AGL electricity and/or gas bill. The credit amounts stated are GST inclusive and reduce the price of supply of gas and/or electricity. Credits are non-transferable. After 5 May 2022, customers will be advised via email of the number of successful referrals and applicable energy bill credits. Credits for dual fuel customers will be applied to their AGL electricity account. By participating in this promotion, you agree that you will only share the AGL offer with friends and family members who have consented to receive the offer. AGL may exclude customers from receiving referral credits if AGL reasonably believes that the customer has shared the offer with persons other than friends or family or has done so without their consent. Fact Sheets and Basic Plan Information Documents containing key details of our energy plans are available on request.

  • shawnthethrift on 10/03/2022 - 23:19

    Can we please add MOOMOO, it is a new trading platform. https://j.moomoo.com/00gPwn
    The person who use the referral link to sign up will get one additional Australian share for free as bonus once they make any deposit.

    • Moderatorneil on 14/03/2022 - 00:13

      What does the referrer get? Also, is that a unique referral link? Another account submitted that same link before as a deal.

      • shawnthethrift on 19/03/2022 - 19:56

        I believe it should be a unique code. I have share with my friend probably they shared Online. The referrer get 30 days brokerage free.

        • Moderatorneil on 22/03/2022 - 15:30

          moomoo has been added.

          • keonelittle on 28/04/2022 - 12:47

            @neil: I believe the format has changed or there is more than one now, my referral link is "https://j.futuau.com/XXXXXX" but its definitely for moomoo

            Could this be updated to allow this format also?

            • Moderatorneil on 29/04/2022 - 10:26

              @keonelittle: That's been updated to accept both URLs.

  • OZJet on 12/03/2022 - 12:36
    Merged from Referral System on OZB how do I do it (never having done it before)

    Hi Guys

    I thought I'd start a thread as I have generated many random codes on OZB that would benefit others but have never been in the random rotation myself (giving me the chance to benefit from the random code generator). Plus I'm sure there are others on OZB in the same boat.

    I'm unsure how I use OZB system so I can be part of the automated referral link generated system for example I'm about to join Superloop NBN for ABB this month. I note there is a random generated referral (I will use this). That will entitle the referrer 10% off per month off their plan fee for 6 months. How do I get into that random generated rotation as a referrer after I join SL?

    I'm unsure how to do it? I can see it is slightly different for different businesses as Afterpay and Sportitude interest me also amongst many others.

    It looks like I go to my account settings referrals but then I'm a bit lost (below is for SL)

    How would SL look would it be like this?

    https://members.superloop.com/signup(/referral or blank)?referral_code={ReferralCode} **do you just put referral code in the { } and hit save?

    Thanks in advance

    REFERRAL LINKS
    Edit
    Referral: random (1284)
    Referrer gets 10% off for 6 months.

    Superloop
    Please enter full referral link without the &plan=.

    Referral Link
    https://members.superloop.com/signup(/referral or blank)?referral_code={ReferralCode}

    Save Store Page

    • Moderatorneil on 12/03/2022 - 12:41

      Please enter full referral link without the &plan=.

      • OZJet on 12/03/2022 - 12:50

        Thank you

        I read that maybe it will be crystal clear once I join SL later in the month

        (as I seen that) enter full referral link without the &plan=.

        but then it says - (/referral or blank)?referral_code={ReferralCode}

        once full referral link is entered is it just Save to be added to the auto random code rotation?

        • smashman42 on 12/03/2022 - 14:50
          +1

          So long as you get the URL in the correct format, yep that's all you have to do.

          I've got one for Superloop and one for Belong Mobile from the random rotation from my codes that I can remember off the top of my head.

          They do work but there's so many of us in the thing it takes ages for your turn to come up, and then if the person clicks then changes their mind you get nothing of course (Superloop at least track attempts, so I know I've had two clicks from here but only one actually signed up and got me the discount)

  • Ms Bargainer on 14/03/2022 - 12:56

    Ellus & Krue certified cruelty-free and vegan skincare
    Receive $10 for each referral.

    They also have free samples.
    Plus, receive $20 off your first purchase over $60, free express shipping over $75 and 20% off your next purchase with code FRIEND-OF-KRUE.

    http://krue.refr.cc/[referrral link]

    https://ellusandkrue.com.au/pages/get-free-product

  • gaz3342 on 15/03/2022 - 14:24

    Driva (car loans)

    Format is https://dva.is/ xxxxxxx

    Referral links sent by email to registered users of Driva

    Both referrer and referee get a $500 Visa Gift Card on successful referral.

    Mine is https://dva.is/xoTHDj

    • Moderatorneil on 19/03/2022 - 20:15

      Driva has been added.

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