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

        • Moderatorneil on 29/08/2023 - 15:33

          Patricks is now disabled as there are no referrers in the system.

  • mellyd on 06/07/2022 - 13:55
    +1

    I'm having trouble adding my Amex Platinum Edge referral details in. It looks like the entire URL is different to what OzBargain is expecting, any ideas? Thanks.

  • bhakharvadi on 07/07/2022 - 12:22

    hi, I am trying to add my referral link for leaptel internet, when I copy it from my account section and paste it in ozbargain referral links section it says the url format is wrong and need to follow what's already in the box.

    I tried using that format and entering my code at the end but then if I try to open that url, it wouldn't work so url format needs to be changed.

    • playaz91 on 07/07/2022 - 12:35
      +1

      Further to this the new structure is "https://signup.leaptel.com.au/?refererral=" with the customer ID at the end.

      • bhakharvadi on 07/07/2022 - 12:39

        so do the moderators change the link structure that is allowed?

        • playaz91 on 07/07/2022 - 12:51

          They should do once they get around to it.

          • flagger on 07/07/2022 - 17:31
            +1

            @playaz91: I gave neil the wrong referral url format. I have made contact with him, so it should be fixed soon.

            • playaz91 on 08/07/2022 - 11:20

              @flagger: Awesome cheers, this has been resolved fyi so jump on it!

        • playaz91 on 08/07/2022 - 11:20

          This has been resolved so go add your link!

    • Moderatorneil on 09/07/2022 - 12:25

      Fixed but keep in mind this comment from the rep:

      I will advise that this is not what the refer a friend program is setup to do. As per our T&Cs: https://leaptel.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Leaptel-Re…
      "13. You must not advertise, market or publicly list your referral details in any manner. Should you do so any Reward obtained from your code will be voided including any associated account credits."

      I would highly recommend you don't publicly list your referal details.

      Maybe worth changing to PM?

      • bhakharvadi on 11/07/2022 - 21:25

        how can we change to PM?

        we can't say that 'pm me for referral'

        • Moderatorneil on 13/07/2022 - 21:05

          Changed to PM. So instead of being presented a link when clicking on referral box, it will send a PM to a user.

  • mdsh on 07/07/2022 - 12:24

    lookfantastic AU referral offer has changed. It is currently $5 credit for the referrer (still $10 off $50 for the referee). Source: https://www.lookfantastic.com.au/myreferrals.list

    • Moderatorneil on 10/07/2022 - 00:07

      Thanks. Have updated.

      • bettina44 on 12/07/2022 - 17:53

        just added mine!

  • eatsnake on 07/07/2022 - 16:11

    Hi Ozbargain admin
    Would you please look into adding https://outschool.com?

    I would like to add my referral link, share 20$ USD and get $20 USD

    https://outschool.com/?signup=true&usid=zrvdwnYh&utm_campaig…

    Thanks!

  • bettina44 on 10/07/2022 - 02:18

    postando has a referral program where you get a free card if a friend sends a card, can you please add?

    It's a code.

    https://en.postando.de/tell-a-friend/

    • Moderatorneil on 11/07/2022 - 20:02

      I've reactivated the postando. We disabled it 31/7/21 after there were no referrals in the system. See here.

    • Moderatorneil on 29/08/2023 - 15:40

      Disabled as again no referrers.

  • Barbosa on 11/07/2022 - 16:58

    Hi,
    Can we add the Foody Bag app to the referrals list please? Where bakers and cafes give away food cheaper rather than throw away. Referrals get $2 credit each for referrer and their friend.

    Example of link:

    https://foodybag.page.link/?link=http%3A%2F%2Ffoodybag.com.au%3Freferral%3D(CODEHERE)&apn=au.com.appspeople.grocer_customer_app&ibi=au.com.appspeople.grocerCustomerApp

    CODE format example:
    AB1C2D

    Thanks

    • Moderatorneil on 12/07/2022 - 17:14

      Foody Bag added.

      • Barbosa on 15/07/2022 - 00:20

        Thanks Neil

      • Barbosa on 15/07/2022 - 00:35

        Just tried the referral link but wont work. There seems to be a few characters missing, format should be:

        https://foodybag.page.link/?link=http%3A%2F%2Ffoodybag.com.au%3Freferral%3D{referralcode}&apn=au.com.appspeople.grocer_customer_app&ibi=au.com.appspeople.grocerCustomerApp

        My own link example is :

        https://foodybag.page.link/?link=http%3A%2F%2Ffoodybag.com.a…

        Code: NP9U3D

        • Eastwest on 15/07/2022 - 08:45

          I also tried with my link and it did not work

        • Moderatorneil on 16/07/2022 - 23:53

          Have changed it to from link to code.

          The referral URL they give out is not correctly formatted as it has unicode instead of for example ://. Also as I have just tested signing up with that link, you need to further sign up for an account in the app in which they ask for a referral code which isn't pre-filled by going through the link.

          • Barbosa on 20/07/2022 - 18:33

            @neil: Ok great, thanks for looking into that :)

  • s66 on 14/07/2022 - 20:46

    Please add Dollar Flight Club
    https://app.dollarflightclub.com

    My referral link
    https://signup.dollarflightclub.com/?mwr=4275bf35

    • Moderatorneil on 15/07/2022 - 10:16

      You requested this in May. Assuming it just adds extra entries into a comp, then the previous response stands:

      That's probably more suitable for being posted as a competition like their previous comps however you would need to post the non-referral link and some kind of T&Cs (e.g. when this comp ends).

  • Moderatorscrimshaw on 15/07/2022 - 21:38

    Referrals disabled for Celsius Network. as they have filed for bankruptcy.

  • mdsh on 18/07/2022 - 20:24

    Could you please consider adding https://bondisands.com.au. Referee gets 20% off on their first order, referrer gets 200 points for each successful referral. Referral link format: http://rwrd.io/xxxxxxx

  • Herbse on 19/07/2022 - 19:21

    Hello. https://www.waxit.com.au/ are offering a new referral program for a discount for the referral and points for their point system.

    Example if referral link:

    https://i.refs.cc/qA5S6mUD?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJ…

    • Moderatorneil on 22/07/2022 - 15:50

      Going by your link it looks like referees get 10% off their first order. What does the referrer get?

      • Herbse on 22/07/2022 - 15:58

        The referee gets the 10% discount and the referrer gets 200 "wait points" that go towards free gifts.

  • readyState on 20/07/2022 - 18:06

    Referral for The Shade

    https://theshade.com.au/my-account/myreferrals/?raf=XXXXX

    Referral Program - For each friend you invite who places an order, we will send you a coupon worth $10 that you can use on your next purchase.
    Your friend will also receive a $10 discount on their first purchase with The Shade!

  • brisdaz on 21/07/2022 - 21:30

    Using your friends referrals

    Whatever happened to this suggested feature?

    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.

    • Moderatorneil on 25/07/2022 - 10:48

      In theory, it's a good idea. In practicality it creates a few more moderation issues and development issues.

      First, we'd need to have the ability to be a friend to someone else. Would that require both parties consenting like Facebook? I'd think both due to privacy. From experience, some referrals give personal information about the user like a first name or a surname or something else. So I'd guess we'd need to have a selector of which stores you wish to share your referral link.

      On a moderation front, we'd have to figure out policies of friend requests. Also if someone wrote in a referral deal to friend them, we'd have to figure if we can permit making these comments even though no mention of referrals were made.

      The whole thing would take a bit of development time and can create unintended consequences. It took a long time to get to this point with referrals with many community discussions and iterations of the system so I'd be hesitant to go ahead with this at this point. Just my 2 cents.

  • TheLibrarian on 22/07/2022 - 17:49

    Hello, I think VPA Australia has updated their referral codes again? They just gave me this code which I can't enter into the OzBargain referral system. Also it's now 10% for referrer and 10% for the referee
    https://i.refs.cc/12Idab4q?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJ…

    • Moderatorneil on 26/07/2022 - 22:43

      Changed the system from http to https.

      Remember to enter your link as follows:

      Please enter full referral link without the ?smile_ref part.

  • kicha on 23/07/2022 - 12:05

    Would you consider Nanoblock?

    http://nanoblockaustralia.refr.cc/xxxxx

    Can be obtained here: https://nanoblock.com.au/pages/refer-a-friend or pops up after making a purchase. $10 for both referrer and referee (I tested and it seems like the minimum spend to use the voucher is $50, but not 100% sure)

  • JustAnOZ on 23/07/2022 - 20:53

    The URL format for the referral link (or coupon format if it's only in coupon form, like Uber Eats/GoCatch codes etc): https://www.talkable.com/x/six letters here
    eg. mine is https://www.talkable.com/x/PfSicF
    https://www.talkable.com/x/4eKdlX

    Benefit for the referrers and referees
    $10 off your first order at Kiehl’s.
    referrer also gets $10 credit

    Instructions to get the referral link
    After you sign up, go to 'My Account' and find 'Share with friends'. The link is on the right hand side of that page.

    • Moderatorneil on 28/07/2022 - 10:51

      OK, have reactivated that store. It was disabled in June:

      Kiehls no longer has a referral program - have confirmed it with customer service.

  • ritasaurus on 25/07/2022 - 10:47

    Kiehl's

    Format: https://www.talkable.com/x/XXX

    Instructions to get referral link:
    Visit https://www.kiehls.com.au// and look for the "Kiehl's Rewards" link in the top right hand side of the page next to "Welcome (name)"
    Select "Share with friends" on left navigation panel

    Benefit for referees:
    $10 off their first orde

    Benefit for referrers:
    get a $10 voucher when they make a purchase

  • mad__llama on 28/07/2022 - 18:23

    Hi Mods,

    Can we please add MyLenovo rewards program to the list?

    Format: https://www.lenovo.com/au/en/login?cts=XXXXXXX

    Thanks!

    • Moderatorneil on 29/07/2022 - 14:50

      The Lenovo referral system is broken (on their website). Their links bring you to a 404. Once they fix it up, we'll add it back into our system

      • mad__llama on 29/07/2022 - 22:11

        Great, thanks :)

  • zzymurgy on 01/08/2022 - 16:57

    ScentGod

    url - https://www.scentgod.com.au/scent-finder?rf=00000 (where 00000 is the referrer code as a 5 digit number)
    benefit - one free scent for referrer and referee
    instructions - go to https://www.scentgod.com.au/refer-a-friend to get your referral link

    • Moderatorneil on 04/08/2022 - 12:05

      ScentGod added.

    • Moderatorneil on 25/09/2023 - 13:55

      ScentGod disabled as there are no referrers in the system.

  • zzyss on 03/08/2022 - 10:03

    Gah. Tried to inform that the referral format of Amex referrals has changed but the masked link I shared earned my post an automatic unpublish. Can you please check?

    New format (in a form that hopefully won't get my post delisted):

    americanexpress.com /en-au/ referral/ xxxxxxxxxxxx

    • zzyss on 03/08/2022 - 15:39

      All good can see that it's been updated above.

  • DagBateway on 03/08/2022 - 15:39

    Hello,

    https://www.betterworldbooks.com/ has a great referral program, "Book Buddies".

    URL Format: https://i.refs.cc/xxxxxxxx
    Instructions to get the referral link: Click on the floating button on the bottom right of the screen, and copy the link from the "Book Buddies" section or navigate to https://www.betterworldbooks.com/go/rewards.
    Benefit for referees: $5 off order of $30 or more
    Benefit for referrers: $5 off

  • sena86 on 04/08/2022 - 09:23

    Why are codes expiring every 3 months now? (e.g. Doordash and Afterpay)

    • brisdaz on 04/08/2022 - 11:54

      Perhaps too much dead wood. Or some businesses are changing formats a bit. Doordash had two different formats for me.

    • Moderatorneil on 05/08/2022 - 23:55

      Doordash URLs are set to expire every 90 days as Doordash changes their referral links often resulting in lost referrer and referee credit.

      Afterpay's referrals are targeted and are set to private message. The ability to refer others seems to come and go.

      For the most part, stores are set for 365 day expiry but there are some use cases where we need to reduce the time to keep the system working functionally for everyone.

      • sena86 on 06/08/2022 - 03:55
        +1

        Thanks for the clarification Neil. I did see that 5 people clicked on my Doordash link in the past 3 months but none have converted into actual referrals, so sounds like you're onto something there ;)

  • Gav on 04/08/2022 - 14:59

    Cellar One now allows you to use a URL. Can we update the program please?

    URL: http://ref.cellarone.com.au/xxxxxxxx
    Benefit for referrees: Access to the member only site. Offer for a welcome pack at an attractive price is currently offered too.
    Benefit for referrers: If they purchase wine you earn 20,000 points. 1000 points = $1

    • Moderatorneil on 10/08/2022 - 23:29

      Updated, expired all user referrals and notified users.

  • brisdaz on 05/08/2022 - 15:07

    Random referrals and PM

    I refer to https://www.ozbargain.com.au/user/29476/edit/referrals#r800 which only has two referrals.

    However I managed to send four messages. Is there some of duplication detection to avoid spamming the referrer accidentally?

    • brisdaz on 11/08/2022 - 14:41

      I just checked my sent messages folder and I've sent four times to the same ozbargain user 😱

      Would unique user detection be possible and rate limited be applied to avoid annoying referrers?

  • brisdaz on 05/08/2022 - 15:32

    GoGet referral no longer available. I confirmed with CSR via web chat.

    See https://www.ozbargain.com.au/user/29476/edit/referrals#r159

    Also how do you search long threads easily? I click on view all comment and there's four pages still.

    • Moderatorneil on 11/08/2022 - 13:35

      Thanks, updated.

      Also how do you search long threads easily? I click on view all comment and there's four pages still.

      Just have to go through each page as you've done.

  • Platinumtelecom on 07/08/2022 - 17:36

    Tessie app for Tesla remote.

    Give a month free, get a lifetime.

    Share your link with other Tesla drivers to give them a month free. Get a free lifetime membership when 10 of them subscribe

    https://tessie.app.link/5Hso6XK8hsb

    • Moderatorneil on 13/08/2022 - 21:07

      Tessie added.

  • kicha on 10/08/2022 - 01:01

    For the Field Agent app:
    -Referral is a either a code eg. 8mp7yps or an URL if you copy the invite template message eg. https://fieldagent.page.link/xxxxx
    -Can be obtained through Account > Invite in the app
    -Referrer gets 10% of referee's approved job earnings up to $10

    • Moderatorneil on 14/08/2022 - 12:06

      As there have been no deals posted and there is no benefit for the referee, this won't be added to the system at this time.

  • rather-potato on 11/08/2022 - 20:07

    Hi wonderful mod:

    I noticed the the referral links description on the ING page (see below) still says "$100 Campaign — Until 31/7/2022", is this from last month ? Do you know how I can find the a referral code that will work for this current month?

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

    Thank you very much.

    • Moderatorneil on 14/08/2022 - 17:25

      "$100 Campaign — Until 31/7/2022", is this from last month ?

      Yes, this deal

      Do you know how I can find the a referral code that will work for this current month?

      Looks like they've paused the referrals. We've now turned off the referral system pending a new update.

  • CVonC on 12/08/2022 - 02:35

    Got a notification that my PetCircle referral has expired. I went to re-enter it

    Copy the 8 character code at the end of your unique referral link.

    But it's only 7 characters now and gives me

    Error: Verification error - wrong format

    And it seems like PetCulture no longer have referrals too.

    • Moderatorneil on 15/08/2022 - 10:14

      But it's only 7 characters now and gives me

      Now accepting 7 or 8 characters.

      And it seems like PetCulture no longer have referrals too.

      Now disabled.

  • Riadre on 12/08/2022 - 08:44

    Hi! I was wondering if we could add YouTube Premium to the list of referral options?

    I have a referral link that looks like

    https://youtube.com/premium?cc=r1aq8on5xsv4rj

    Thanks!

    • Techie4066 on 13/08/2022 - 00:20

      It's already there.

  • mountains on 12/08/2022 - 18:27
    +1

    Hey Mod,

    Cheddar Cashback App just join refer & earn program.

    https://getcheddar.app.link/{Unique Code}
    CODE: {Another Code}

    Both gets $25 - referral need to spend AUD$50.00 on Cheddar & within 30 days of signing up.

    Not sure why 2 codes required here - one in link & one in second line.

    • alexshel on 13/08/2022 - 15:10

      I just posted about Cheddar and saw your post. Hope it gets added soon.
      They seem to start paying cashback sooner than they promise. I was expecting a 75-90 day approval, but got my cashback approved in couple of weeks and could withdraw and get money to my CommBank account the next day.

  • alexshel on 13/08/2022 - 15:05
    +1

    Cheddar. (https://www.getcheddar.com.au/)

    REFER A FRIEND
    Share your link with your squad. When they make their first purchase on Cheddar, you'Il both earn $25.

    The referral info looks like this:
    LINK: https://getcheddar.app.link/aCQq2PHyWrb
    CODE: 345W9MFV

    T's&C's (listed in the app):
    If you have a Cheddar profile, you can earn AUD$25.00 Referral Bonus for each Qualifying Referral that you make to Cheddar. You can make up to twenty Qualifying Referrals in a calendar month. A Qualifying Referral means a new, unique individual, who:

    1. Is not a member of your household (including yourself);
    2. Registers for Cheddar for the first time and has not previously registered for Cheddar, whether with the same user information or otherwise;
    3. Uses a referral link that is provided by us as part of the Programme and shared by you (Unique Referral Link);
    4. Makes at least one single Qualifying Purchase of at least AUD$50.00 on Cheddar, within 30 days of signing up and creating a Cheddar profile; and
    5. Is eligible to be a member of Cheddar in accordance with the Cheddar App Terms and Conditions.
    • Moderatorscotty on 13/08/2022 - 17:09

      It has been added.

      • alexshel on 13/08/2022 - 20:30
        +1

        Thank you 🙏🏻

  • Oldmate88 on 15/08/2022 - 12:30

    URL Format:
    https://www.tennisgear.com.au/

    Instructions to get referral link:
    Use the link to sign up - https://a.marsello.com/l/628eed8a7016110ebc5b0798

    Benefits for referees:
    Unique code to get 15% off all items

    Benefit for referrers:
    Earn credits for each sign-up to get vouchers to spend in-store.

  • Janko on 16/08/2022 - 09:53

    iHerb now gives an Australian format upon following the instructions to get the link (not sure if adding referral code to the previous format still works)

    https://au.iherb.com/?rcode={referral code}

    • Moderatorneil on 17/08/2022 - 22:48

      Updated.

  • SydOzber on 16/08/2022 - 12:41

    URL Format:
    https://www.urbancompany.com/

    Instructions to get referral link:
    Just install the app and book using the link below to redeem your $ 20 gift. It expires in 60 days - https://invite.urbanclap.com/lSPJFsdNwsb

    Benefits for referees:
    Referees get $20 discount on the first booking

    Benefit for referrers:
    Referrer get $20 once the referee installs the app using the link and makes their first booking

  • So Was Red on 16/08/2022 - 17:42

    PopCultcha
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/deals/popcultcha.com.au
    https://www.popcultcha.com.au
    5 deals posted this year and at least one every year back to 2013

    Referee: $5 off your first order of $100 or more
    Referer: $5 off your next order (via their reward points system)

    Access your referral link by selecting 'Copy Link' towards the bottom of this page:
    https://www.popcultcha.com.au/rewards/account/index/

    Link format:
    http://rwrd.io/re40i2k?c

  • JustAnOZ on 17/08/2022 - 14:47

    https://cheekyplantco.com.au/

    The URL format for the referral link http://cheekyplantco.refr.cc/(referralcode)
    Instructions to get the referral link Sign up, go to My Account Account, click on Referral Program (to the right of page)
    Benefit for the referrers and referees.Give your friends $10 off. When your friends buy from your invite link, you get $10 off! Min. spend of $50 applies

    • Moderatorneil on 19/08/2022 - 10:41

      Cheeky Plant Co. added.

    • Moderatorneil on 29/07/2024 - 16:37

      As there are no referrers in the system, we have disabled this store.

  • Ayanami on 17/08/2022 - 15:41

    Suggesting Rapha (https://www.rapha.cc/au/en_AU/) for consideration:

    URL Format: https://rapha.mention-me.com/m/ol/(referralcode) or possibly https://rapha.mention-me.com/(referralcode), not sure if the "m/ol/" is unique to me or part of the system.

    Instructions to get the referral link: place an order and a pop-up window will open up providing the referral link.

    Benefit: Both the referrer and referee get 10% off next order.

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