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

  • flybrys on 15/06/2024 - 12:36

    Gas Guyz offer 10% off for referrer and referee

    https://gasguyz.com.au/a/rewards/r/cab128a7

  • Succulent Synth on 15/06/2024 - 12:53

    Cubo AI please

    https://au.getcubo.com/?referer_id=PZK1zR2wT2K6 is the correct format

    • Moderatorneil on 16/06/2024 - 22:00

      That's already in our system. Cubo AI

      • Succulent Synth on 17/06/2024 - 15:23

        Yes, but the format has changed

        • Moderatorneil on 18/06/2024 - 19:37

          Ah ok. Updated.

  • MilkDrinker on 17/06/2024 - 14:49

    Ozbargain website, referral links
    {Arcline by RACV
    $50 for both referrer & referee. Input the referral code when answering "How did you hear about Arcline?" during signup.

    Instruction
    Input the referral code when answering "How did you hear about Arcline?" during signup.}

    Coupon Code does not accept my member number. I got my RACV number through a $10 ozbargain find through a fuel app so maybe they give out different codes for us $10 dealers number is 15*****1 and I have noticed a lot of referral codes start with 9

    • Moderatorneil on 18/06/2024 - 13:53

      The system is set up to accept codes between 6 and 7 digits. Have now extended that to 8.

  • Craicdealer on 17/06/2024 - 22:46

    Hi team, Just checking UFODRIVE. I got a wrong format error for this. It is an app based business rather than desktop.

    https://go2mobilityapp.com/ufodrive/referral?action=refer&re…

    • Moderatorneil on 18/06/2024 - 22:55

      Updated.

  • Forgot69 on 18/06/2024 - 09:03

    Proton Mail doesn't appear to have referrals for free users, if at all? The current address https://account.protonmail.com/u/0/mail/referral does nothing for my free account. Cheers!

    • Moderatorneil on 19/06/2024 - 09:10

      Currently, you can refer friends if you have a Proton Mail Plus, Proton Unlimited, Proton Family, or Proton Visionary plan.

      Proton Mail

  • Zelda on 19/06/2024 - 12:40

    Hi! Can we please add Fishbowl as a store for referrals? Thank you. There is no referral URL, just a code that it gives you which you can use as a promo code in your cart.

    My personal referral code: RR64
    Benefit: Both you and the referrer will get 10% off you next order.
    Instructions: In the Fishbowl app > Account > Refer a Friend

  • xlynx on 19/06/2024 - 15:25

    Please add these games to Oculus/Meta referral tool:

    Sushi Ben
    Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord

    It would be great if the community could add games. I suspect there will eventually be too many releases to request them this way.

    • Moderatorneil on 20/06/2024 - 08:58

      Sushi Ben was already in there. Ghostbusters added.

  • krunchynug8 on 20/06/2024 - 12:22

    The page for NuPhy Studio https://www.ozbargain.com.au/deals/nuphy.com has wrong referral format
    NuPhy referral format seems to have changed from https://nuphy.refr.cc/{ReffralCode} to https://loox.io/z/{ReffralCode}

    It does seem to have the new referral format here working correctly https://www.ozbargain.com.au/deals/nuphy.com.au

    • Moderatorneil on 20/06/2024 - 20:34

      Can you post your full referral link?

  • Moderatorscrimshaw on 21/06/2024 - 12:30

    Humble Bundle referrals disabled.

    https://blog.humblebundle.com/2024/06/13/saying-farewell-to-…

    Unfortunately, our Refer a Friend program has reached the end of its life due to an unmanageable spike in referral abuse over the past several months. While a small amount of program misuse has always been present, the abuse has escalated beyond our small team’s ability to control, and made the program unsustainable for our business.

  • mike0mike0 on 22/06/2024 - 22:56

    GloBird energy has change referral format to link instead of account number. Eg below

    https://quote.globirdenergy.com.au/quote?pcode=refer&ref=%7B…

    • Moderatorneil on 24/06/2024 - 09:43

      As per this comment:

      Hi, globirdenergy is asking for referral contact details like referrals phone or email while signing up. Shall we update the system!

      and

      Hmm, it was originally a PM system (here) and then converted to links last year (here). OK, have switched back to PM with instructions. Globird

  • jmc787 on 23/06/2024 - 20:13

    Brand House Direct

    https:// brandhousedirect.refr.cc/default/u/jmc787

    When I try to add this referral link to my ozbargain ac it says "Verification Error - wrong format" however link has been copied directly from the vendor site, so how do i fix it pls

    • jmc787 on 23/06/2024 - 22:57

      Ok if i change the referral link format to http:// brandhousedirect.refr.cc/jmc787 then ozbargain accepts it but i think the default format needs to be updated as it does not match the link format provided by the website

      • Moderatorneil on 24/06/2024 - 14:15

        Updated.

        • jmc787 on 24/06/2024 - 20:13

          cheers thanks

  • choister on 24/06/2024 - 09:38

    American Express - Platinum Card

    Format
    https://www.americanexpress.com/en-au/referral/platinum?ref=…

    • Moderatorneil on 26/06/2024 - 21:59

      The system should already accept that code. Have updated the instructions.

  • Pixus on 25/06/2024 - 18:10

    Can you please add MiRacle Pool to the oculus app referrals?
    https://www.oculus.com/appreferrals/tanooke/7067612163334384

    • Moderatorneil on 27/06/2024 - 08:24

      Added.

  • Moo Deng on 26/06/2024 - 17:54

    Just signed up for Elbaite and referral code is in format https://app.elbaite.com/r/MRNPG9

    • Moderatorneil on 27/06/2024 - 13:29

      Benefits are?

      • Moo Deng on 27/06/2024 - 22:55

        They are already in the system, just won’t let me add my referral code due to invalid format

        • Moderatorneil on 28/06/2024 - 14:07

          Ah ok. Looks like there was 2 Elbaite stores in the system. Now merged, updated links and notified all users..

    • Moderatorneil on 27/06/2024 - 21:20

      The Body Shop added.

    • Moderatorneil on 30/07/2025 - 10:40

      The Body Shop's referral links no longer work and can't see a refer a friend on their site any more. Have disabled system.

  • pixxelpusher on 26/06/2024 - 22:50

    Can this Meta Quest game referral link please be added:

    Cave Digger 2
    https://www.oculus.com/appreferrals/{USERNAME}/4687168774709280/

    • Moderatorneil on 28/06/2024 - 10:19

      Added.

  • Associated on 27/06/2024 - 19:26

    Can you please add Luxoliving referral link

    I love Luxo Living! Shop through my link to get a reward http://rwrd.io/593cp81?s

  • Johnny Abardi on 29/06/2024 - 16:03

    My American Express Platinum code wont work. Shows an error that it's being used elsewhere but its not. I have used one for the Business Platinum card
    but this is for the Personal Platinum:
    https://americanexpress.com/en-au/referral/platinum?ref=jARE…

    • Moderatorneil on 30/06/2024 - 08:49

      What is your Business Platinum link?

    • Moderatormoocher on 11/07/2024 - 12:03

      There was a bug affecting referral links that partially match '…/platinum'. The fix will be rolled out tomorrow.

      • Moderatormoocher on 12/07/2024 - 09:03

        The fix has been rolled out this morning

  • pixxelpusher on 30/06/2024 - 01:24

    Can these Meta Quest referral links please be added:

    Dragon Fist: VR Kung Fu
    https://www.oculus.com/appreferrals/{USERNAME}/5075285115918784

    Chess Club
    https://www.oculus.com/appreferrals/{USERNAME}/5353996901307344

    • Moderatorneil on 30/06/2024 - 18:20

      Added.

  • WookieMonster on 01/07/2024 - 12:02

    Hey, as per this deal can you please change the description on the referral system to reflect that ubank has temporarily increased its referral bonus to $30 for referrers and referees?

    • Moderatorneil on 01/07/2024 - 15:28

      Updated

  • SirCrumpet on 02/07/2024 - 23:21

    Would it be possible to add Yoto (https://au.yotoplay.com/) now that they’ve just launched an Australian store and local referral program?

    Give your friends 10% off their first purchase (minimum spent $99) and you'll earn 1500 tokens (worth $15) per order.
    Log in to your account, click on My Yoto Tokens then Refer friends to get your unique link.

    Format is https://prz.io/[code]

    • Moderatorneil on 03/07/2024 - 09:12

      Yoto added.

  • Munnday on 03/07/2024 - 10:03

    DiDi

    Looks like they have changed settings. The existing "Refer a Friend" page is dead https://australia.didiglobal.com/invite-friends/.

    The new "Refer a Friend" page located in the app (menu -> Refer a Friend)

    The URL format being used when I copy the referal link is: https://d.didiglobal.com/**REFERALCODEHERE which redirects to a signup page

    • Moderatorneil on 03/07/2024 - 14:23

      Updated, expired all referrals, and notified all users.

  • Jamesk811 on 03/07/2024 - 21:35

    Kogan iOS app no longer has a referral section? Or has it been moved ?

    • Moderatorneil on 04/07/2024 - 14:17

      Disabled.

  • Scrooge McDeal on 04/07/2024 - 21:48

    Is the ING referral still available?
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/deals/ing.com.au

    It says:

    Until 30/6/2024, referrer and referee will each receive $75/$100/$125 for opening new Orange Everyday & Saving Maximiser Accounts.

    Referrer: Do not participate in the referral system if you do not have a current $75/$100/$125 referral code.

    Referee: To qualify, you are required to deposit a minimum $1,000 and make at least 5 (settled) card transactions within any calendar month.

    Is it still available? I would like to sign up for $125 bonus lol

    • Moderatorneil on 05/07/2024 - 09:16

      Disabled. Cheers.

  • Cheequee on 05/07/2024 - 12:34

    Can I please suggest Syla? It is a crypto tax software program.

    Details below:

    The URL format for the referral link: https://www.syla.com.au/?code=F630FQW3
    Instructions to get the referral link: Select the Refer and Earn page in the Syla page. Then copy the referral link.
    Benefit for the referrers and referee: Share your unique referral link to earn 50% commission on purchases.

    • Moderatorneil on 05/07/2024 - 16:09

      Syla added.

  • rooon on 05/07/2024 - 21:14

    Can I suggest the American Express® Platinum Rewards Credit Card
    https://americanexpress.com/en-au/referral/platinum-lifestyle?ref={ReferralCode}

    You can receive
    15,000
    Membership Rewards Points when you successfully refer a friend by using your referral link. While you cannot refer your Card, your friend can choose from any of the available American Express Cards.

    Your friend will receive
    $0 Annual Card Fee (usually $195) in the first year
    When they apply for the American Express® Platinum Edge Credit Card using your referral link and are approved. New American Express Card Members only. T&Cs apply.

    • Moderatorneil on 07/07/2024 - 12:58

      Platinum Edge is already in the system.

  • slam04 on 06/07/2024 - 08:21

    Can you please add Godiva chocolates Australia

    Enjoy 100 points for every friend you invite.
    Your friend will get $10.00 off on their first purchase online or in-store. You will receive your points when your friend makes their first purchase.

    Referral link starts with https://a.marsello.com/r/

    • Moderatorneil on 07/07/2024 - 18:07

      Godiva added.

    • Moderatorneil on 28/08/2025 - 13:56

      As there are no referrers in the system, Godiva has been disabled.

  • blighst on 06/07/2024 - 18:12

    Upstreet referral is still present, although company no longer exists. Should be removed: https://www.afr.com/street-talk/fintech-upstreet-throws-in-t…

    • Moderatorneil on 08/07/2024 - 10:30

      Disabled referrals.

  • spal on 06/07/2024 - 18:34

    Hello,
    Dashlane referral link copied from the Dashlane account shows incorrect format. I have checked, it is the correct format. However, it reports an incorrect format error. Tried the copying the whole link as suggested.
    Thank you.

    • Moderatorneil on 08/07/2024 - 15:28

      Link?

      • spal on 09/07/2024 - 07:08

        What do you mean?

        • Moderatorneil on 10/07/2024 - 09:38

          Account shows incorrect format. I have checked, it is the correct format.

          What is your link that doesn't work?

          • spal on 11/07/2024 - 06:43

            @neil: The OzB Dashlane referral requires that I copy my referral link from Dashlane account into the OzB referral system. However, the OzB referral system then does not accept it, shows an incorrect format error. Let me know if you are asking for my Dashlane link itself here.

  • Timoti on 07/07/2024 - 08:04

    Could you please add Canterbury of NZ clothing,
    https://www.canterburynz.com.au

    Currently a $20 for referree and $20 for referer for new user sign ups

    Example referral code below
    https://www.canterburynz.com.au/referrals.list?applyCode=TIM…

    • Moderatorneil on 09/07/2024 - 13:22

      Canterbury NZ added.

      • Timoti on 10/07/2024 - 07:30

        Thanks very much, sorry to be a pest it has just been downgraded to $10 for referee and referer if you could please adjust it. Thanks again.

        • Moderatorneil on 11/07/2024 - 10:38

          No worries. Updated.

  • pixxelpusher on 08/07/2024 - 23:28

    Can this Meta Quest game referral link please be added:

    Runner
    https://www.oculus.com/appreferrals/{USERNAME}/6501835653220720

    • Moderatorneil on 09/07/2024 - 22:57

      Runner added.

  • Sambuca on 09/07/2024 - 09:19
    +1

    Have tried to add my referral link to HelloFresh but its saying "Error: Verification error - wrong format". Have they changed their link format?

    Here is my link for an example - https://www.hellofresh.com.au/freebox/R3JhbnQtMjUxNjU4MjE4LT…

    • Moo Deng on 09/07/2024 - 14:13

      That's to give your friend a free box, don't think you have the right link for referral. There should be another one for referrals.

    • j1nk0r on 10/07/2024 - 12:21

      Yep, I was going to report this too. The format appears to have changed to what you and JHoliday have said.

    • Moderatorneil on 10/07/2024 - 16:43

      Updated.

  • Janko on 09/07/2024 - 18:10

    May I request Ooni (Pizza ovens) please.

    Referral code format: http://rwrd.io/{referral code}
    Example (mine): http://rwrd.io/zd8a1na?c

    Web page (Australian): https://au.ooni.com
    Referral page: https://au.ooni.com/pages/ooni-rewards

    Referee: 10% off 1st purchase
    Referrer: $40 store credit if referee spends > $400.

    • Moderatorneil on 11/07/2024 - 23:02

      Ooni added.

  • Dacs on 10/07/2024 - 20:32

    Request for a referral addition:
    Company: Zyron Tech Australia
    URL format for the referral link: https://s.ecoo.app/{referral code}
    Benefit for the referrers and referees: Each get a 15%-off coupon
    Instructions to get the referral link: Referral code should show in a pop-up window when you login

    • Moderatorneil on 12/07/2024 - 09:07

      Zyron Tech added.

      • Dacs on 12/07/2024 - 11:56

        Thanks!

  • Thorraa on 11/07/2024 - 08:14

    I am having an issue adding my Oura referral, the format is being rejected, the current refer a friend link is: https://ouraring.com/raf/d316f31df8?utm_medium=iac_raf

    • Moderatorneil on 13/07/2024 - 08:50

      Updated.

  • phiali on 11/07/2024 - 13:14

    Would it be possible to add Trakt referral support?

    The URL format for the referral link: https://trakt.tv/vip/referral/xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx…
    Instructions to get the referral link: Head to your VIP section over at https://trakt.tv/vip/manage where you can access the referral link
    Benefit for the referrers and referees: Each friend you refer gets 1 free month of VIP and your VIP is extended by 1 month.

    See https://forums.trakt.tv/t/earn-up-to-12-months-of-free-trakt… for more info.

    • Moderatorneil on 14/07/2024 - 11:43

      Trakt added.

      • phiali on 14/07/2024 - 13:30

        Thank you very much!

  • Partly Visible on 12/07/2024 - 15:41

    AMEX Refer friends and earn rewards LIMITED TIME OFFER

    Platinum Card

    Referrer:75,000

    Membership Rewards® points when you successfully refer a friend by 8 October 2024 using your referral link. Your friend can apply for the Card you have or choose from a range of other personal or business Cards that are part of your referral program. T&Cs apply.

    Referee:200,000

    Membership Rewards® points when they apply online by 8 October 2024 for the American Express® Platinum Card, are approved and spend $5,000 on eligible purchases in the first 3 months from Card approval date. New American Express Card Members only. T&Cs apply.

    • Moderatorneil on 14/07/2024 - 20:56

      Updated.

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