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

    • Moderatorneil on 20/08/2022 - 11:30

      Rapha added.

  • pkdelaney on 17/08/2022 - 21:48

    For Consideration Please

    URL Format:
    https://sovol3d.com/

    Referral link:
    https://i.refs.cc/17vuSDd4?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJ…

    Benefits for referees:
    Share this link to give your friends $10 off coupon

    Benefit for referrers:
    We'll send you 500 Points when they make a purchase

  • Moo Deng on 18/08/2022 - 13:11

    I think YouFoodz link has changed?

    I have https://www.youfoodz.com/plans?c=HS-GQC62KOYP&plans_ab=true&…

    • Moderatorneil on 22/08/2022 - 10:36

      Changed URL, expired all referrals, and notified users. Youfoodz

      Can I confirm the referrer gets $25 credit?

      • Moo Deng on 22/08/2022 - 16:23

        GIVE $140. GET $40

        Earn $40 credit for every friend you refer. Plus, they'll enjoy up to $140 off their first 4 boxes – it's a win-win!

        • Moderatorneil on 23/08/2022 - 15:01

          Cheers, updated.

  • Gav on 18/08/2022 - 20:56

    Vic's Meat referral program has changed:

    URL: Example - http://rwrd.io/r6juxuz?c
    Give your friends $20 off on their first order of $125+ and get $20 (in points) for each successful referral.

    • Moderatorneil on 21/08/2022 - 11:12

      Vic's Meat updated, all referrals expired and users notified.

  • muwu on 19/08/2022 - 11:54

    I can't submit my referral code for Superloop on the OzB referral tab.

    It's giving an error - Verification error, wrong format.

    The link I'm trying to use is:
    https://members.superloop.com/signup/referral?referral_code={ReferralCode}, where {ReferralCode} = BJZEAL&plan=1531

    Any idea how to fix this?

    • Moderatorscotty on 19/08/2022 - 12:37

      Just put BJZEAL without &plan=1531, i.e.

      https://members.superloop.com/signup/referral?referral_code=BJZEAL

      into the text field.

  • th0r on 19/08/2022 - 22:13

    I can't seem to re-enter my referral code for 'Qantas Insurance - Health Insurance'.

    Getting Verification error - wrong format with the same code that was there before it expired.

    Looks like it's currently expecting exactly 7 characters in the field?

    • Moderatorneil on 21/08/2022 - 20:06

      How many characters are in your code?

      • th0r on 21/08/2022 - 20:10

        I have a 6 character code

        • Moderatorneil on 22/08/2022 - 20:10

          OK, it should now accept 6 or 7 character codes.

  • Ricketytruck on 21/08/2022 - 14:20

    Hey guys can we please add wonderbly
    They do customised kids books

    https://wonderbly.mention-me.com/m/ol/xxxxx-first name-lastname

    Give a lucky friend $15 off their first book, and we’ll magically give you $15 off too.

  • toniyellow on 23/08/2022 - 14:43

    Can you add Gami Chicken - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/deals/gamichicken.com.au

    details
    https://gamichicken.com.au/news/Refer-your-friends

    Your friend receives $5 Gami Gold, you’ll get $10 Gami voucher automatically when they successfully verify their account

    Referral link looks like https://gamichicken.redcatcloud.com.au/auth/loyalty/XXX11111… (Code is three letters, seven numbers)

  • macr0hard on 24/08/2022 - 13:20

    Can you please add SimCorner? Referrer gets 5% each time someone uses their link. Referral link format https://simcorner.com/ghp/XXXXX

    • Moderatorneil on 25/08/2022 - 10:21

      That store is banned so won't be adding to referral system.

  • GPT4 on 25/08/2022 - 17:10

    Hi Mods,
    Is it possible to add ReCollect in the referrals?

    URL Format:
    https://app.re-collect.com.au/YV49

    Instructions to get referral link:
    Just install the app and click "Earn Money" link for the personalised referral link

    Benefits for referees:
    None I think :(

    Benefit for referrers:
    How it works
    Share your referral link or tell your friends to use your Invite Code when booking a pickup. Get $15 credited to your account for each new customer you refer who successfully completes a pickup over $15. Conditions apply - not valid if used in conjunction with another promo code.

    • Moderatorneil on 26/08/2022 - 12:45

      ReCollect added.

      • GPT4 on 31/08/2022 - 10:55

        Thank you!

  • alexshel on 28/08/2022 - 21:48

    Referral format for Vistaprint has changed.
    instead of a "/p/" in URL it now uses "/a/":

    https://i.soreto.com/vistaprint/a/4yUmVHEkT

    I was not able to update the referral link due to incorrect format error.

    • Moderatorneil on 28/08/2022 - 22:15

      Fixed.

  • gtrain on 29/08/2022 - 09:46

    Following on from the post above, my VistaPrint is now /c/ …
    Get AU $30 off at Vistaprint. Get AU $30 off your next order of AU $100 or more when you shop at Vistaprint using my exclusive referral link. Limited time offer. https://i.soreto.com/vistaprint/c/EJbi9nkBk6

    • Moderatorneil on 29/08/2022 - 10:24

      OK, have loosened restrictions to allow any letter as I'm guessing there may be a few more.

      • zzyss on 29/08/2022 - 11:13

        Thanks. FWIW I think it's a different letter for each channel, e.g. I got /p on mine.

  • amaneight on 30/08/2022 - 16:28

    Add Karakoram2 for referral list.
    They have a referral program and the link provided is like this: https://karakoram2.com.au/?ref=ju70tN1h

    • Moderatorneil on 30/08/2022 - 19:55

      What does the referrer and/or referee get?

  • smartinet on 03/09/2022 - 10:47

    Superloop referral links aren’t verifying.

    This is the format: https://members.superloop.com/signup?referral_code=DEEGVY

    • Moderatorneil on 06/09/2022 - 10:35

      That structure has been added so it seems Superloop has 2 formats for referral links.

  • plain_biscuit on 05/09/2022 - 21:45

    Hi Guys, great website, I'm a daily visitor. Can you please add the below referral program?

    Byju's future school

    https://whjr.co/XXXXX?src=sr_md_tc_ml

    As a reference, my referral code looks like this - cMSRP

    At BYJU'S FutureSchool, children get an opportunity to be imaginative and learn by creating. My child is loving their live classes & I think your child would love them too.

    Book your FREE trial class using this unique link, and get up to $400 in Amazon Gift Card when you buy 6 classes or more. Hurry, book now!

    • Moderatorneil on 06/09/2022 - 23:30

      What does the referrer get?

      • plain_biscuit on 07/09/2022 - 00:17

        Same as referee, I got the below from their T&C

        Reward amount:

        a. If friend purchases personal learning package (1:1 classes), both the referrer and friend will get:

        $400 Amazon Gift Card when the friend enrolls for 80 classes or more;
        $200 Amazon Gift Card when the friend enrolls for 48-79 classes; and
        $50 Amazon Gift Card when the friend enrolls for 6-47 classes

        b. If friend purchases group learning package (1:4 classes), both the referrer and friend will get:

        $200 Amazon Gift Card when the friend enrolls for 80 classes or more;
        $100 Amazon Gift Card when the friend enrolls for 48-79 classes; and
        $25 Amazon Gift Card when the friend enrolls for 6-47 classes

        c. Note: Reward is calculated based on the number of classes enrolled on first purchase, & can be redeemed only once per friend.

  • freelife on 08/09/2022 - 01:50

    InstantScripts

    https://app.instantscripts.com.au

    When your friends use this discount code to get their first express script, they will get 50% off. After that, you'll get 50% off your next express script. You can give it to as many friends as you like and accumulate multiple 50% off scripts!

    No referral link; a unique code is generated once user is logged in. E.g. my code is: O9L7TGI

  • polar on 08/09/2022 - 09:23

    I was wondering why all my referrals disappeared and I had to reenter them.

    • Moderatorneil on 09/09/2022 - 00:15

      All referrals have an expiry on them to keep them fresh especially if you are no longer with the retailer and link is broken. It also alerts the user and then us if there are changes in format, benefits or even if the store is still running a referral system. The default expiry time is 12 months.

      Having a look at the referrals you just updated:

      • ahm (12 month expiry)
      • american express (6 month expiry)
      • cashrewards (1 year expiry)
      • self-wealth (1 year expiry)
      • sharesight (6 month expiry)
      • shopback (1 year expiry)

      referrals still in your profile:

      • binance (1 year expiring dec 2022)
      • superloop (6 months expiry, expiry dec 2022)

      Once a referral expires, you get will get a notification in your notification bar. You can also turn on the option in your referral page to get an email if that works better.

      Click

      ☑ Receive e-mail notifications when referrals expire.

      • polar on 09/09/2022 - 20:15

        Thanks. That makes sense.

  • cosmogirlsz on 09/09/2022 - 14:57

    Store: Solbari

    The URL format for the referral link: https://www.solbari.com.au/a/refer-a-friend/redeem/mlgt60qzq…

    Benefit for the referrers and referees
    For every person you refer, they will get AUD$25 off their first purchase on orders over AUD$100.
    In return, you'll also get AUD$25 off your next purchase over AUD$100.

    Instructions to get the referral link
    https://www.solbari.com.au/pages/refer-a-friend?redirect=aus

  • keonelittle on 10/09/2022 - 09:00

    Store: SYFE

    Share message format
    I invest my money using Syfe, you should try it as well. Use my referral code: RPYLTC9F. Learn more at https://syfe.com/au

    The URL format is: https://syfe.com/au
    and than you enter referral code on sign up

    Benefit for the referrers and referees
    Once a referee funds a minimum of AUD 1,000, the referee will receive AUD 20 worth of cash credits and the referrer AUD 60 worth of stock cash credits.

    T's and C's here
    https://www.syfe.com/au/learn/syfe-referral-program/
    or here
    https://help.au.syfe.com/hc/en-us/articles/6726781925401-Is-…

  • mdsh on 13/09/2022 - 11:36

    Referral offer for Canningvale has changed: "Give your friends $25 off when they place their first order of $99 or more, and as thanks you will receive 2,000 points" (source https://www.canningvale.com/refer-a-friend).

    • Moderatorneil on 13/09/2022 - 17:50

      Thanks, updated.

  • fox81 on 14/09/2022 - 11:56

    Can the gozney referral details please be updated.

    It is $35AUD for the referrer, and 5% discount for the purchaser, for purchases of $700 and above.

    • fox81 on 14/09/2022 - 14:04

      also the prescribed format of the link isnt entirely correct
      mine starts https://gozney.mention-me.com/m/ode/

      best to have it validate up to https://gozney.mention-me.com/ to be safe

    • fox81 on 14/09/2022 - 14:06

      also, the referral link format isnt entirely correct. i had posted the details in a comment, but was unpublished because of the links

    • Moderatorneil on 14/09/2022 - 17:42

      Thanks for letting us know. Have updated. Gozney

  • GnarlyKnuckles on 20/09/2022 - 00:04
    Merged from What is a valid 'EasyEquities' referral code?

    I would like to add my 'EasyEquities' (EE) referral link/code to the OzBargain list, but I am unable to do so. EE does not provide an actual referral link/code as such, but to facilitate individualised referrals they will email you an email that you are then supposed to forward on to others, by way of a referral.

    So, what I tried doing was clicking on the relevant button within this email ('Sign Up Now'), waiting for the page to load up, then copy-pasting the contents of the address bar from the browser into the OzBargain EE referrals field. It didn't work. OzBargain rejected it, stating that the referral code was 'not in the correct format' (or something to that effect).

    Does anyone know how to generate a working/acceptable EE referral code that is accepted in OzBargain?

    • Moderatorneil on 20/09/2022 - 14:06

      What's the link?

      • GnarlyKnuckles on 21/09/2022 - 14:01

        I have PMd it to you.

        • Moderatorneil on 21/09/2022 - 22:19

          Best to put links here for transparency.

          The link you sent:

          https://identity.openeasy.io/Registration/Register?landingUrl=https://easyidentity.io/register/country%3Fproductid%3Deasyequities&affiliateid=1&affiliatekey=xxxx

          The referral structure:

          https://easyidentity.io/register/country?productid=easyequities&affiliateid=1&affiliatekey={ReferralCode}

          So basically it's adding an extra part to the URL and then changing ? to unicode.

          The system should accept both now.

  • Herbse on 21/09/2022 - 11:36

    Hi just wondering why referral details expire after a while? It seems like every few weeks I have to update a referral with the same info for one of my may referrals.

    • Moderatorneil on 22/09/2022 - 10:30

      All referrals have an expiry on them to keep them fresh especially if you are no longer with the retailer and link is broken. It also alerts the user and then us if there are changes in format, benefits or even if the store is still running a referral system. The default expiry time is 12 months.

      Having a look at the referrals in your profile:

      • AliExpress (1 year expiry) Exp March 2023
      • Banggood (1 year expiry) Exp March 2023
      • cashrewards (1 year expiry) Exp Jan 2023
      • Dropbox (1 year expiry) Exp March 2023
      • GloBird Energy (6 months) Expire Nov 2022
      • Snap Send Solve (1 year expiry) Exp March 2023
      • Superloop (6 month expiry) Exp March 2023
      • Uber Eats (1 year expiry) Exp March 2023
      • Up Bank (1 year expiry) Exp Jan 2023
      • Wax It Car Care (1 year expiry) Exp July 2023

      So mostly in March & January of next year, you'll get a bunch of notifications close to each other that your links have expired.

      Once a referral expires, you get will get a notification in your notification bar. You can also turn on the option in your referral page to get an email if that works better.

      Click

      ☑ Receive e-mail notifications when referrals expire.

      • Herbse on 22/09/2022 - 13:49

        Fair enough. Cheers for the clarification

  • robhung on 21/09/2022 - 20:38

    I think the format validation is out of date for Cashrewards referral, their refer-a-friend page gives you a talkable link now.

    • Moderatorneil on 23/09/2022 - 13:04

      The refer a friend page you linked is showing refer.cashrewards.com.au, what link are you seeing?

  • ilovefullprice on 22/09/2022 - 17:26

    Hi Mods, could you please add Sweatcoin/Sweat Economy to the referral system: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/726245

    Referral details:
    Referrer gets 5 Sweatcoins for referring each new user.

    App screenshot of referral details:
    https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/217669/98345/bec8b9ba-…

    Referral link format:
    https://sweatco.in/i/{code}

    Thanks!

    • ilovefullprice on 22/09/2022 - 21:25

      Edit:

      Referral details:
      Referrer gets 5 Sweatcoins for referring each new user to the Sweatcoin app.

    • Moderatorneil on 24/09/2022 - 16:37

      Sweat Coin was previously banned for SPAM but have now removed the ban. Sweat Coin added.

  • bobwokeup on 25/09/2022 - 12:24

    The Superloop referral link is not working. I took out the required characters and tried the full link but neither worked.

    • Moderatorneil on 27/09/2022 - 10:30

      What's the link you are entering?

      • bobwokeup on 27/09/2022 - 10:40

        I used this one and then tried this one

        • Moderatorneil on 27/09/2022 - 18:17

          The instructions for Superloop are as follows:

          Please enter full referral link without the &plan=.

          which means don't enter &plan= as well as anything afterwards.

          So the first link has &plan=1531
          The second link you've added 1531 to the referral code

          • bobwokeup on 27/09/2022 - 19:15

            @neil: Oh that’s confusing, can the instructions say remove the text after and including &plan= ?

  • Gav on 01/10/2022 - 11:52

    Please remove Five Senses Coffee. Their referral system was closed in August, pending a new system coming out (not spotted yet).

    Email: "We recently migrated over to a new platform, but it took a few weeks to migrate over the credit from our referral program… We'll be launching our new referral system in the
    coming months, incase you wanted to get back into referring a friend."

    • Moderatorneil on 02/10/2022 - 23:30

      Thanks. Have switched if off.

  • Jesbian on 03/10/2022 - 11:36

    Lucy & Yak
    https://lucyandyak.com/

    URL Format: https://lucy-yak.mention-me.com/m/ol/xxxxxxxxxxx
    Instructions to get referral link: Log into your account and go to this link https://lucyandyak.com/pages/refer-a-friend
    Benefit for referees: 25% off their first purchase
    Benefit for referrers: £15 discount on next purchase over £70

  • tajid on 05/10/2022 - 17:26

    DX Collectables
    URL Format: https://dxcollectables.com.au?referral_code=vxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx…
    Benefit for referees and referrers: both claim a $10 discount

  • Moderatorscrimshaw on 07/10/2022 - 02:01

    Rollin' Insurance referrals disabled as all the links now go to a 404 Error page

  • mixsta on 12/10/2022 - 14:53

    AGL: Refer a Friend program ended 31 August 2022.

    • Moderatorneil on 12/10/2022 - 15:09

      AGL disabled.

  • Eastwest on 12/10/2022 - 16:48

    regarding AGL I received the below email from AGL on 7/10 so I believe it to be still active.

    We love your work.

    Congratulations! 1 of your friends moved or switched their home energy to AGL across 2 properties, that's a terrific result.

    You'll now get $50 in credits on your next bill.*

    Thank you for your loyalty and support and we’re so glad to have you as a customer.

    • mixsta on 12/10/2022 - 17:47

      I got that email too, it is in line with the T&Cs from the monthly AGL customer email received 19/08/2022. The referral program was not mentioned in the most recent customer email received 27/09/2022 and the referral URL is now broken.

      Refer your family or friends and receive up to $50 in bill credits.

      Take part in our Refer a Friend program where you’ll receive up to $50 in bill credits for each referral who signs up online to a new AGL home electricity or gas service before 31 August 2022. That’s anyone who switches retailers or moves home with AGL.

      Plus, your family or friend will receive up to $200 in bill credits when they switch or move their home energy with AGL online. Simply share this URL agl.com.au/introduce-a-friend and your unique promo code [xxxxxx], or click a pre-filled link below to start sharing.

      Refer a Friend Credit offer: Receive a $50 credit when you successfully refer an eligible customer in VIC, NSW or QLD and a $25 credit when you successfully refer an eligible customer in SA or WA. Your friend or family member must switch to AGL from another retailer or move their home energy with AGL online via the link provided before 31 August 2022 using your unique promo code and must remain on their chosen AGL energy plan until 31 September 2022. The credit amounts stated are GST inclusive and reduce the price of supply of gas and/or electricity. Credits are non-transferable. After 5 October 2022, eligible 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.

      New customer sign up credit offer: Customers in VIC, NSW and QLD receive a $100 upfront credit per fuel for switching their home energy to AGL from another retailer or choosing AGL for their energy when moving home online and a $25 upfront credit per fuel for existing customers who switch AGL plans online. New and existing customers in SA and WA receive a $25 upfront credit per fuel for switching plans online. Eligible customers must sign up using their unique promo code before 31 August 2022. Fact Sheets and Basic Plan Information Documents containing key details of our energy plans are available on request.

      • mixsta on 12/10/2022 - 17:50

        BTW it seems the referral program was always intended to be a short term promo. The monthly customer email in June says it ends 30 June 2022, so I suppose it got extended by 2 months.

  • Thrifty Dan on 13/10/2022 - 18:08

    I would like to suggest to add askable to the referral system. My code is https://askb.co/ujX156. The referrer is rewarded $20 after the referral completes his first job. https://my.askable.com

    • Moderatorneil on 14/10/2022 - 17:50

      As there is no benefit to the referee and no deals have been posted, we won't be adding this to the referral system for now.

      • Thrifty Dan on 14/10/2022 - 17:53

        How can I post it that it becomes a deal. The website is really good. I made just $200 within 6 day for some researches.

        • Moderatorneil on 16/10/2022 - 00:22

          The deal would have to meet the deal posting guidelines. If only the referrer gets the benefit then that doesn't meet the guidelines for a deal.

          We basically want stores that at least benefit the referee. As an exception, we may accept a store that has deals posted for it as an indication of community interest.

  • bobwokeup on 20/10/2022 - 10:14

    My referral link for Coinstash does not work?

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