User-Submitted Referral Code/Link Requests & Updates

Related Pages

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.

Comments

  • The Cult Beauty referral benefits need to be updated, please. The referree gets £5 off (shows in the cart) their first order of £25+ when they sign-up with the link and code (the code is the name and digits at the end of the link). The referrer gets £5 credit added to their account to spend whenever they like.
    If you’re also able to add that if you sign-up using the .uk.co website your credit won’t show on the .com site and vice versa, so to just stick to shopping on the site you signed up with via the whichever site the referral link was from, that would be great (I hope that makes sense!)
    Thank you! 👍

    • Updated.

    • See instructions:

      Instruction
      2 Methods:

      Open the ShopBack app to obtain your referral code. Manually type in the Referral Code you see on screen in the app (6 characters).
      Open the Referral Page on Shopback's site and copy the https://app.shopback.com/… link. Paste the link into a new tab which will unshorten to https://www.shopback.com.au/signup-referred?showsignup=true&raf=[CODE]&_branch_match_id=xxx. Copy the CODE in the final URL.

      • Hi Neil… As mentioned, the format appears to have changed:

        e.g. in shopback my referral link is now https://app.shopback.com/<wkGsGhmZ2Nb>

        In OzBargain (with <> removed - failied to publish!:
        URL Parameter: https://www.shopback.com.au/signup-referred?showsignup=true&…
        Reports Error: Verification error - wrong format

        I believe the new format needs to be used:

        https://app.shopback.com/<ReferralCode>

      • I can't give examples of the links without them being unpublished…

        The URL for referrals has changed and the code no longer works in the URL for referrals in Ozbargain..

        • Please re-read the instructions.

          Open the Referral Page on Shopback's site and copy the https://app.shopback.com/… link. Paste the link into a new tab which will unshorten to https://www.shopback.com.au/signup-referred?showsignup=true&raf=[CODE]&_branch_match_id=xxx. Copy the CODE in the final URL.

          So your code would be WcZyu0.

  • Can you please add/include Miro? (The whiteboarding software)

    Gives 10% off to subscribers, and referrer receives 10% of the referred person's revenue paid to Miro.

    My referral code is: https://miro.cello.so/oy7ZBAjho0R

    So I assume the 'oy7ZBAjho0R' bit is the custom part.

    • Miro added.

  • Koala Mattress referral links now use the oken.do domain.

    • Can you give me the full URL?

  • Just got a notification that my AEG power tools referral has expired. That was a short term promotion last year and there is no longer any option to refer friends as far as I know.

  • Coastr looks to be a new app from CUB to get special offers on their beer brands at pubs.

    They have a referral offer at the moment - $20 credit for referees and a free pint for referrers.

    Here’s my referral URL as an example: https://app.coastr.com.au/0AhQ/referral?deep_link_value=7r8c…

    Referral links can be generated in the app under the ‘Wallet’ tab then ‘Rewards’ then ‘Refer your mates’

    • Seems like the $20 is for new signup irregardless of a referral. Thus it really is just a free pint for referrers. As there hasn't been a deal yet posted and the benefit is only for the referrer, we won't add it. I'd suggest posting the $20 signup offer for new users as a deal. Unfortunately, only for iOS at the moment so that might be limiting.

    • Have added as a code as the signup on the Android app asked for a code instead of a link. Seems to be the ?deep_link_value= of the URL.

      Coastr

  • +2

    Hi, is it possible to add Tiimely Home? They have just started a 'Refer A Friend' program where both the referrer and referee get a $300 Prezzee e-gift card.

    Referral is in the form of a unique referral code. Mine is 1205DECF0E. Received code in an email this morning advertising the program.

    I started a dummy application process, but couldn't see where to enter the code. However, the T's and C's mention this - 'To claim the e-gift cards, the referred applicant must provide the referrer’s unique code to Tiimely Home using the form provided by Tiimely Home following settlement of their Tiimely Own home loan.'

    Rest of the T's and C's - https://tiimelyhome.com.au/legal-bits/refer-a-friend-terms

    • This has been done and your referral code has been added to our referral randomiser.

  • recyclesmart.com referral link format seems to have changed: via the app (Profile -> settings cog -> "Invite your friends…") it now gives you a 6 digit referral code, or via share button the full link is: https://my.recyclesmart.com/home/pickups/book_credits/XXXXXX

    • Updated.

  • Please add Dinner Ladies

    Refer a friend webpage: https://www.dinnerladies.com.au/pages/refer-a-friend?srsltid…

    Give $25, Get $25

    My referral link:

    https://www.dinnerladies.com.au/a/refer-a-friend/redeem/po6i…

    Thank you

    • Dinner Ladies is already in our system.

      • I cannot seem to see it in the referral list to put in my link?

        • Click through to the store, then Edit button and check:

          ✅ Allow referees to contact me via Private Message.

  • Hi
    Surfshark’s referral code format seems to have changed?
    My referral code looks something like this https : // surfshark.club /friend/ 1234567

    (The comment that was taken down automatically^^, I didn’t share my actual referral link).

    • Don't see any issues when entering the link.

      (The comment that was taken down automatically^^, I didn’t share my actual referral link).

      Per OP:

      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.

  • Please add Woolworths Mobile

    Refer a friend webpage: https://mobile.everyday.com.au/support/refer-a-friend

    You'll both receive a $10 Everyday WISH gift card* to say thanks. If you have been with Everyday Mobile from Woolworths for 35 days or more on an Everyday Mobile from Woolworths plan

    My Referral code is: BF9F99

  • Hi team,
    Could we please add Gymshark?
    My referral link: https://gymshark.mention-me.com/m/ol/nz8ad-vernice-ta
    I'm not sure about the generic referral link but it has my name in it so am assuming it's something like /xxxxx-<firstname>-<surname>?
    Instructions to get the referral link: Account > Refer a Friend - Visit Your Dashboard
    Benefit for the referrers and referees: The referrer is offered $10 off subject to a $50 minimum spend for each friend who orders for the first time. The referred friend is offered $10 off when they place their first order subject to a $50 minimum spend.

  • Sweatcoin seems to have changed the format for their referral codes. It is now in the format https://swcapp.com/i/[username]

    • Updated.

  • It seems step one has changed its format, i just got this from their website

    Get 50% Off Your First Pair - Use my link (and I’ll get a free pair too 😉) https://stepone.life/discount/FRIEND-QDR92G6

    But its showing as format error when i try to enter it.

    • Updated.

  • Can we get wagepay added? they offer $50 referr and referral

    https://wagepay-m.cvxcloud.com/invitation/entry?inviteCode=A…

    looks like its just the last 6 that need to be changed?

  • I think Gami Chicken referral is not working? It goes to generic page with signup link and when I click it, it brings up form with blank referrer field code?

    • Gami disabled.

  • Can Heritage Bank be added to the system please
    https://www.heritage.com.au/about/member-commitment/refer-a-…

    • That's already in the system.

      • They've added a second one but this one is an entry to $1000 monthly draw if the referee opens an account that are not either a Home or Business Loan

        Refer a friend, family member or colleague to Heritage Bank and you will both go into the draw to win a $1,000 cash prize each.* If the friend, family member or colleague you've referred opens an eligible Heritage Bank branded Home Loan or Business Loan within three months of becoming a Heritage Bank customer, you both receive a $250 cash reward!*

        Eligible products:
        Heritage Savings account
        Heritage Transaction account
        Heritage Home loan (approved and funded)
        Heritage Personal loan (approved and funded)
        Heritage Term deposit
        Heritage Credit card (approved)
        Heritage Business account
        Heritage Business loan (approved and funded)

        Once referred, get a $250 cash reward if your friend, family member or colleague opens a:
        Heritage Home loan (approved and funded)
        Heritage Business loan (approved and funded) - excludes Motor Vehicle Equipment Loans

        • Ah ok. Added.

  • +1

    Ente photos ( Google photos alternative offering end to end encryption and photo management )

    8 digit referral code. Each person gets 10Gb free storage

    https://ente.io/faq/general/referral-program

    Can it be added please ?

    • Ente added.

  • Can a new randomiser be created for Youfoodz please, for those with the upsized offer
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/875694

    • Added.

      • Sorry i should've been more specific, its actually a link
        https://www.youfoodz.com/plans?c=FIH-Y3LGXOQI4LMZ

        • Seems code works in the apply code on checkout.

          • @neil: True, its more just for convenience if the randomiser takes them straight to the page and its pre-filled

          • @neil: I asked YF and they said the actual link needs to be used for it to be attributed to the referrer. I haven't received any credits today so it looks like they are correct.

            My link is expired but there is another person in the randomiser and it'd be a pity if they didn't get credited at all

            • @payton: Changed to URL.

  • Hi Admins,

    Please add Smart Leasing (a SmartSalary company) to the referral system.

    ●Referees will need to provide a 7 digit number code when speaking with the leasing consultant.
    ●Simply refer a work colleague to Smartleasing for a quote and if they take out a new novated lease, you’ll each receive an eGift Card valued at $250. What’s even better, you choose where to spend your eGift card from over 25 of Australia’s favourite retailers and the more people you tell, the more you can earn.
    ●Referers will be provided with their referral code via email once their lease application has been approved.

    Cheers.

  • Heya!

    Just noticed Tixel isn’t available? Program became recently available in Australia?

    Format - https://referrals.tixel.com/uxxxxxxx

    FAQ - https://tixelhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-au/articles/356495364958…

    Both Referrer and Referee get $10 deposited when referee purchases or sells ticket.

    Thanksss

    • Tixel added.

  • Hey Guys, the URL format in the DriveMate referral area needs updating
    I'm trying to add my referal link, Drive mate referal https://drivemate.au/rent-cars-with-drive-mate?code=JAKEPOLL…
    ^That is copied from the site.

    Current Ozbargain format looks to not longer work ( https://drivemate.au/signup?code=JAKEPOLLARD7096 )

    Please assist :)
    Thanks in advance

    • Updated.

  • The link to my code isn’t working for some reason? State’s Error: “verification error- Invalid URL link”

    • What store?

  • +1

    Ledger updated the URL format, causing the validation to fail on OzBargain.

    New URL format:
    https://shop.ledger.com/pages/referral-program?referral_code…

    • Updated.

  • Referral link for Koala has changed to https://oken.do/{referral code}

    • Updated.

  • Can you please add referrals for GoMoWorld https://www.gomoworld.com

    Referral code is an alphanumerical code generated by the GoMoWorld app - save 10% for every friend referred your friends get 10% off their first plan

  • Can I please request Engie ?

    They don’t have referral links, you just visit this page and put in your referrers referral code which is in this format
    1A2B3K

    Link : https://engie.com.au/refer-a-friend

    Benefit for referrer : $75 in bill credits

    Benefit for referee : Also $75 in bill credits (first bill)

    • ENGIE added.

    • I'm not seeing the option to refer friends, not sure if it's just me. Checked web & app. Also checked T&Cs and I should be applicable.

      • It was emailed to me, not sure where else to get the referral link?

        • Weird, get their emails but don't see this one. There's no way to trigger a referral email that I can see. Strange system!

          • @Gav: Contact their customer support and ask for them to generate a referral link for you?

  • https://m.wagepay.com.au/invitation/entry?inviteCode=4D5VB7

    Site has updated and needs to be changed in referrals

    • Updated.

  • Appliances Online referral link doesn’t seem to be available anymore?

    • Seems to work here. What error are you getting?

      • Sorry it was an issue on my end. It’s working now.

  • Soulara referral formal has changed - new format is:

    URL Format: https://soulara.refr.cc/s4020/u/[referral_code]?s=klf&t=kl (I think - there may be a few unique components, this is a best guess)

    Instructions to get referral link: They frequently send out emails with a referral link.

    Benefit for referees: $40 off first order.
    Benefit for referrers: $20 off next order.

    • Updated.

  • Has the HelloFresh referral link changed? My email link doens't have HS-XXXXXXXX or FIH-XXXXXXXX (e.g. &utm_campaign=…) but instead shows
    "https://www.hellofresh.com.au/freebox/" with letter/ number number combo

    • Your link should work if you enter it. That other part only applies for other types of links.

  • Paysend.com now has a new format, example referral link is: paysend.com/referral/{6 alpha numeric}

    • Updated.

  • It seems di pacci coffee co have updated their format.

    https://judge.me/ref/{JM-NNNNNNN} where NNNNNNN are 7 alphanumeric characters.

    • Updated.

  • +2

    HelloFresh have changed the way referrals work.

    Fundamentally nothing is broken in the ozbargain system here, but anyone who receives a referral credit (the person who supplied the code) now has to actively click a link from an email to receive the credit.

    It isn’t automatically applied to the account anymore.

    Obviously this is a dark pattern by HelloFresh to decrease the referral conversion rate because they know 50-80% won’t click the link.

    It would be good to amend the instruction text to remind the person supplying the code that they now need to click the button in the email that comes through to receive the code.

    Suggested additional text:

    “To receive the referral credit, you now need to open the email when the credit is receives and click a button. It is no longer automatically applied to your account.“

    • OK, Updated.

  • I was looking for a code for PamPam when I did my first order and wasn't able to find one so figured I'd propose it here:

    The URL format for the referral link: Code only, format XXX-XXXXXXX
    Instructions to get the referral link: emailed to you after first order, or you can request one here https://pampam.com.au/pages/give-20-get-20
    Benefit for the referrers and referees: Referrer receives $20 credit; 20% discount on referee's first order.

  • Can we please add Adventure Snacks to the referral page?
    My referral link is: https://i.refs.cc/Re8CIeYt?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJ…

    • What are the benefits?

      • Both referrers and referees receive $10 off coupon.

  • Hi mods,

    Could we please add roomer travel, both referral and referee get $15 off, using a promo code.

    Here is my referral blurb:
    You can find the best hotels deals in the world on Roomer. Earn $15 off of your first booking when you use my referral code: 3PWH https://roomertravel.com

    Here are terms of use:
    https://www.roomertravel.com/promo_terms

    • Roomer added.

Login or Join to leave a comment