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

  • yanman on 11/04/2017 - 16:01

    Going insane here… all these comments about Automated Referral System… where is there a mention of WHAT it is!? If I click on links named as that it just takes me to the deal page :(

    Someone …. WHAT IS the automated referral system and how do you use it!?

    • Moderatorneil on 11/04/2017 - 16:18

      It's bolded in the 2nd paragraph of the text:

      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.

      The deal pages will also take you to the referral area where you can put your link in.

      • yanman on 11/04/2017 - 16:42

        But what do you use when you sign up? That's what I was referring to.

        • Moderatorneil on 11/04/2017 - 16:45

          Do you want to put your referral link in or are you wanting to use someone elses?

          Each program differs. Uber offers $5 off towards referee's first ride and $5 off towards referrer's next ride after referee's first ride. Your referral link can be found in the app and on their website if you login.

        • yanman on 11/04/2017 - 16:47

          @neil: Trying to signup for Amex Explorer card and want to get the bonus from using a referral. I ended up finding it by just searching all over the pages. Even though the deal page for the Explorer card had referrals for completely unrelated David Jones cards, when I hit More then it was listed there.

          Can't the deal page just have:
          <Referral link here>
          ??

        • Moderatorneil on 11/04/2017 - 17:21

          @yanman:

          American Express. Typing American Express in the search box will bring you to this page.

          Click the grey box, then click Show more.

          Select Amex Explorer.

          American Express has 12 cards which carry referral links. Unfortunately when someone posts a deal, it isn't clear which card it is for, so all of them are shown on a deal & the store page.

  • daft009 on 19/04/2017 - 15:56

    another vote to add square payments.
    the new user gets $1000 of fee free transactions and so does the person referring them.

  • NotJustChickenDinner on 19/04/2017 - 22:26

    who gives a crap
    https://www.google.com.au/url

    The more people we're able to reach, the more toilets we're able to build. Give friends $10 off their first order, and you'll get $10 off your next order when they make a purchase.* We call that good friend karma.

    thanks

    • zzyss on 22/04/2017 - 12:03

      https://au.whogivesacrap.org/

      Click $10 off in the bottom left. Only problem is, it expires July 31. Not sure if that's worth it.

    • Moderatorscotty on 23/04/2017 - 07:38

      Added. We'll see whether the referral campaign continues after 22 July.

  • spackbace on 20/04/2017 - 10:09

    Stacksocial needs to be altered, both referrer and referee get $10 credit

    • Moderatorscotty on 20/04/2017 - 10:18

      They also seem to have changed the format of their referral link, which rendered all previous referral entries unusable. I have updated the link + description, but have to also expire all previous links.

      • spackbace on 20/04/2017 - 10:21

        Ak k, can you update when you've expired the links so we can update ours? :)

        • Moderatorscotty on 20/04/2017 - 10:23

          Actually I took a another look at the referral links — I think I misread it so all the previous links are fine. False alarm.

        • spackbace on 20/04/2017 - 10:23

          @scotty:

          All good :)

  • tagniteroi on 23/04/2017 - 07:56

    can we not see all the referrals and choose one? all random now? for Ex. Uber, i click on link and gives me all posts about uber… not the list of referral names…

  • brazen00 on 24/04/2017 - 13:35

    Try again:

    Probikekit?

    10% off orders over $85 for referee
    $10 credit for referrer

  • mhk5026 on 25/04/2017 - 19:28

    Rydo
    $20 first ride discount for referee, $10 for the referrer

  • skywalka on 04/05/2017 - 22:52

    Hi,

    The eBates referral link format in Settings is different to the link I've been given:
    https://go.ebat.es/imsk/cvL2TnldSC

    Thanks

  • ash79 on 23/05/2017 - 16:16

    Add CoinSpot

    Referee gets >10% profit share as per their referral program. For more detail see the link below:
    https://www.coinspot.com.au/affiliate

    Since it requires email address for reference, it can be handled in the same way RedEnergy referral is being handled in OZBargain.

  • spackbace on 24/05/2017 - 10:07

    http://www.aminoz.com.au/referrals

    Description needs changing :)

    Referrer gets 10% of your purchases over 90 days
    Referee gets $5 off

    • Moderatorscotty on 24/05/2017 - 11:24

      Thanks. Updated.

  • zzyss on 02/06/2017 - 11:25

    Can LastPass be added please?

    Share LastPass, Get Premium!
    For every friend that signs up for LastPass, you both get 1 month free Premium (up to a limit of 1 year)!

    Paste this URL on your Blog

    https://lastpass.com/f?xxxxxxx

    (xxxxxxx = 7-digit numeric for me)

    • Moderatorneil on 02/06/2017 - 11:26

      That's already in there.

      • zzyss on 02/06/2017 - 11:27

        Oh it is too. I even have it set up already. Derp. Hahaha… sorry.

  • Partake0486 on 06/06/2017 - 22:00

    YNAB have started offering referrals. If you take up a subscription after the free 34 day trial, both referer and referee get one month free.

    Format is https://www.youneedabudget.com/referral/?ref=

    • Moderatorneil on 07/06/2017 - 00:41

      That's been added. Link

  • Moderatorscotty on 14/06/2017 - 11:23

    Regarding to posting referral links in the deals, here is the latest update on policy. Basically allowing referral links in the post is messy, having referral links in wiki is difficult to manage and prone to abuse. We will be consolidating to random referral only.

  • 8azinga on 14/06/2017 - 12:49
    +1

    What happened with the Velocity Frequent Flyer referrals? I didn't even know i had my referral but got a system message saying it had expired. It said to enter it again by clicking the link but cant find where Velocity has gone

    It also said it had been clicked 3 times but i never got any referral bonuses.

    • Moderatorneil on 14/06/2017 - 13:45

      Original Deal required referee to not only sign up but also earn a minimum of 40 Velocity Points by
      30 April 2017. I reckon the 2nd part eliminated a lot of people from collecting the referral.

      Since the deal expired April 30, Velocity was removed from the system however a reminder was but shouldn't have been sent out since it is inactive. The links must have been set to expire at 3 months.

  • chonka2 on 16/06/2017 - 21:44

    MyWineGuy

    http://i.refs.cc/xxxxxxxx

    Give your friends a $30 off coupon gift for their first order.
    You get 1,000 points ($20) when your friends make their first purchase.

  • mad__llama on 19/06/2017 - 12:01

    Hi Mods, could you add the HumbleBundle Monthly for referral links plz?

    Format is: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?refc=XXXXXX

    From site:
    For a limited time get $5 Humble Wallet Credit with every referral. When they subscribe, you'll get Humble Wallet Credit automatically. Invited users must be first time subscribers.

    Thanks!

  • neilpatrickharris on 20/06/2017 - 12:46

    Hi Mods,

    Could you please add one for MealPal?

    Format is: https://secure.mealpal.com/signup?invite=

    Similar to ING, their referral bonus changes from time to time. For today only, sign up using a referral code and both the referer and referee receive $50 Amazon giftcard per the email i received.

    Cheers

  • JJlikes2eat on 25/06/2017 - 19:12

    Hi mods, could you pls add Evernote?
    https://www.evernote.com/referral/Invite.action

    TIA

  • Maglia Nera on 02/07/2017 - 08:52

    Could 1 be added for Travelsim?

    $10 credit to both referee & referrer?

    • Moderatorneil on 02/07/2017 - 21:10

      travelsim.net.au?. Do you have a link?

      • SomeGuyOnOzB on 03/07/2017 - 08:29

        I think it's First name + Last initial

        So if the user's name is the name he gave to Travel sim

        Willy Orwontee's code would be

        WillyO

        • Moderatorneil on 03/07/2017 - 14:50

          I can't see where you enter a code in when checking out nor if you want to create a new account. Any ideas?

        • Maglia Nera on 03/07/2017 - 20:41

          @neil:

          here's their policy

        • Moderatorneil on 24/08/2017 - 15:59

          @Willy Orwontee:

          OK, that has been added. Thanks.

  • brisdaz on 02/07/2017 - 13:20

    perhaps expire referral codes (and send a reminder every year to easily renew) every year to remove dead codes?

  • brisdaz on 05/07/2017 - 17:08

    Mods please add in the Aussie Broadband into the referral system. It requires you to enter in a user id into the referrer field and is only code based and not link.

    Referrer: Get a free month
    Referee: Get a free month.

    This stacks with the whirlpool deal.

    • Moderatorhamza23 on 05/07/2017 - 17:41

      It's been added now, however it appears to be only 1 month for the referrer, nothing for the referee (their 1 month free comes from the promo code).

      • brisdaz on 08/07/2017 - 19:46

        The point is moot now but I should correct this.

        Both refer a friend and whirlpool trial provide a free month for the referee but that term doesn't stack so you only get one free month. Also the refer a friend program has no expiry date unlike the whirlpool deal which is 30 days after the POI is upgraded which is admittedly a few months away.

        • Moderatorhamza23 on 08/07/2017 - 19:50

          Thanks for clarifying, handy to know regardless or on the off chance something changes in the future.

    • Moderatorscotty on 07/07/2017 - 14:37

      Unfortunately we have to disable the Aussie Broadband referral system as Aussie Broadband has requested to remove it, being in violation to fair play policy of their refer a friend program.

    • brisdaz on 08/07/2017 - 18:57

      I'm curious what's the difference between ING Direct Referral scheme vs Aussie Broadband Referral scheme. Why was Aussie Broadband deleted but not ING Direct especially since ING Direct specifically state in there terms & conditions that it's not allowed to be posted on Ozbargain.

      Is it because ING hasn't reached out to Ozbargain to delete it while Aussie Broadband has?

      Also it seems that Aussie Broadband has put in a new condition:

      ***It is against our refer-a-friend policy to publish your customer number on a referral code website.
      If you do this, we will permanently remove your access to the refer-a-friend program.

      Which wasn't there as shown on the Google webcache ( which should be dated Jun 30th )

      Before innnocent OzBargain users gets their refer a friend condition terminated Ozbargain moderators may wish to get others to get a copy of google webcache.

      • Moderatorscotty on 08/07/2017 - 19:31

        If ING Direct contacted us, we will most likely have to remove that as well.

  • ronnknee on 10/07/2017 - 18:35

    Clipp: Get $10 for every referral if they spend $50 or more.
    Referral code system.

    • Moderatorhamza23 on 24/07/2017 - 13:02

      Clipp added now. Let us know if anything is incorrect or needs rewording.

      Thanks

  • Witchiez on 12/07/2017 - 20:34

    Brickx now have referrals system.
    Your friend needs to sign up and deposit funds within 30 days.
    You'll each receive $25 to your BRICKX Wallet if your friend holds at least $250** of Bricks 90 days after their first deposit.

    • Moderatorneil on 13/07/2017 - 17:39

      Is it a code or link? Perhaps if you can post what it looks like (feel free to replace code part with xxxx).

    • Moderatorneil on 28/09/2020 - 17:57

      Brickx referrals all go to a 404 page. Pending new information, their referral system has been disabled.

  • Xenawarriorprincess on 15/07/2017 - 08:43

    URL Format:
    http://fbuy.me/XXXXX

    Instructions to get referral link:
    Visit https://www.shethinx.com/ and go to "get $10"

    Benefit for referees:
    $10 credit

    Benefit for referrers:
    $10 credit

  • Xenawarriorprincess on 15/07/2017 - 08:47

    MyMuscleChef

    URL Format:
    https://www.mymusclechef.com/invite?code=XXXXXXXX

    Instructions to get referral link:
    Visit https://www.mymusclechef.com/refer and copy paste the URL

    Benefit for referees:
    $15

    Benefit for referrers:
    $15

  • brisdaz on 15/07/2017 - 23:26

    BangGood Referral Program

    URL Format:
    https://www.banggood.com/index.php?zf=XXXXXXX

    Instructions to get referral link:
    Visit https://www.banggood.com/index.php?com=account&t=referrals and copy from Your unique referral link is: text box.

    Benefit for referees:
    $3 BG Voucher

    Benefit for referrers:
    $10 Discount
    If your friend successfully registers they will be sent a $10 voucher valid on orders over $100 (valid within 48 hours)

    Referral Process Details:

    Referral qualifications:

    To refer friends you need to have made at least one order from us yourself. There are two ways to refer your friend.
    Email Referral - Use our simple email tool to easily refer many friends.
    Manual Referral - Send your referral link to your friends on your Facebook, forum, blog or anywhere on the web.

    When do I get the voucher?

    Once your friend has
    1. Successfully registered an account from your link.
    2. Made an order over $20 USD.
    3. Has their order shipped. After successful shipment the voucher will credited to you.

    Fair use policy

    To ensure unique referrals, you cannot send referrals to yourself or users with the same IP address, delivery address, contact information, cookies or browser information.

    No $3 voucher will be awarded for any breach of this fair use policy.

    • Moderatorscotty on 15/07/2017 - 23:44

      Added.

    • Clear on 16/07/2017 - 12:14
      +1

      Gees how many referral and affiliate programs do they need?

  • Javelin on 19/07/2017 - 13:50

    MailbirdPro

    URL Format:
    https://www.getmailbird.com/r/xxxxxxx

    Instructions to get referral link:
    https://www.getmailbird.com/new-way-get-mailbird-pro-free-li…

    Benefit for referees:
    30 Day's Free of Mailbird Pro

    Benefit for referrers:
    Free Copy of Mailbird Pro

  • spackbace on 25/07/2017 - 00:38

    666 comments in the post, just thought that wasn't good :)

  • zzyss on 25/07/2017 - 11:08

    Back to the Amex Referrals again… I know this is probably a nuisance more than anything, and probably way down on the priority queue, but is there a way for the poster to choose which referral applies to a particular deal when a store has multiple types? E.g. right now it seems that all Amex deals just display the DJ's Amex referral, e.g.

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/290116

    Even though the deal is for the Platinum Edge.

  • adamm12 on 25/07/2017 - 11:51

    Hi, this might have been covered already but when I clicked ~10 times (through different browsers) on the random Amex Velocity Platinum card for referral i am forwarded to the same CPID=100204836 in 8 out of 10 times even though there are 198 referral codes, is this a known bug?

    What would help is to link the site page where i clicked on the random link and it's the amex home page for referals: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/deals/americanexpress.com#refin…

    • Moderatorhamza23 on 25/07/2017 - 13:08

      It looks like CPID is the card ID, so it's normal that it's constant. The code that starts with AAA before that in the link will be unique to the users referral link.

      • adamm12 on 25/07/2017 - 13:46

        I've done a little bit more research and the CPID i think related to the campaign ID and the link for the velocity platinum card has a different campaign code I assume the code when it was originally created. Not sure how that affects the referral program. Thanks Hamza.

  • zzyss on 27/07/2017 - 14:10

    The Amaysim referral allows you to create a personalised link. But OzBargain isn't accepting personalised codes in the field (e.g. mine is "twitter" - yes, really). Can this be changed? I can't seem to change my referral code back to the automatically generated one on the Amaysim site.

    • Moderatorscotty on 27/07/2017 - 14:22

      Any example? Still in the format of http://amaysi.ms/r/... ?

      • zzyss on 28/07/2017 - 09:14

        It doesn't have the /r/…
        http://amaysi.ms/twitter is the link that they give me.

        Screenshot:
        https://www.dropbox.com/s/n39q5stvpkc9qt7/amaysim.png?dl=0

        • Moderatorscotty on 28/07/2017 - 10:23

          That would certainly make our implementation a lot more difficult, because there are basically two rules for referral links (with or without /r/) and we cannot force prefix /r/ on all existing referral codes as we do not allow path separator (/) in the code.

          Best to ask amaysim to revert your referral link?

        • zzyss on 28/07/2017 - 12:08

          @scotty:

          OK no worries.

  • amandacolverson on 29/07/2017 - 09:30

    Hi, I have a referral link for Chatbooks that gives the new user $8 credit which equates to a free softcover photobook. Is this something that can be added? Am I able to then list a deal about it? Thanks.

    • Moderatorneil on 31/07/2017 - 16:07

      What does the referrer get?

      Is the URL format http://invite.chatbooks.com/xxxx ?

      • amandacolverson on 01/08/2017 - 00:28

        Hi thanks Neil.

        The referrer gets $5 credit.

        That's correct for the URL format.

        Thanks.

        • Moderatorneil on 03/08/2017 - 11:07

          OK, that has been added to the system.

          You may post it as a deal as per the guidelines. Note that referral links are not permitted anywhere so just only need to mention the deal is available via the referral system (grey box below deal).

  • gooddealmate on 30/07/2017 - 19:18

    Hi can we add 'I Want One Of Those (IWOOT)' to the referral system please.

    The link format is https://www.iwantoneofthose.com/referrals.list?applyCode=MRU…

    Referee gets 25% off first order
    Referrer gets £10 store credit.

    Thanks

    • Moderatorneil on 31/07/2017 - 16:04

      OK, that has been added. Is there a URL for the referral page or is it under a section in the account section?

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