ING Refer a Friend Promotion Discussion

rohanp16 on 21/11/2012 - 08:24
Last edited 21/11/2012 - 11:06

Hello everybody,

Just spoke to ING regarding their 'Refer a friend' campaign (http://campaigns.ingdirect.com.au/refer-a-friend?cid=ccm:rdl…) and just wanted to share the information I received.

a) It is vital to use a code that hasn't been used by more than 5 people and/or being super quick to open and activate the card. The consultant on the phone said that ONLY the first 5 people will receive the bonus and as there is no reliable way of knowing the number of times the code has been used, it might pay off to activate quickly. Or ING might just pay off everyone eventually, I'm not sure how they will act, but this is what they told me.

b) This is the important bit.

Those people who use the code and activate their cards between now and 31st December and the people providing the unique codes, will have their bonuses in by 8th January, 2013.

So if you are a new customer and haven't received your bonus, I'm guessing that means 5 people activated before you. Might be worthwhile to call them up after that date to check why the bonus hasn't been credited and they might make a goodwill deposit, who knows ?

To those people providing the codes, if you receive less than $250, that means you still have a code or a few codes left (simple math to find out, 1 code = $50). If you have codes left, you can still give it out, since new customers need to open and activate by 31st January. Both parties will receive their bonus by 8th February.

Yup, I think that's about it. If someone else feels like cross checking that with ING, that would be nice :)

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  • Synanon on 19/12/2012 - 20:07

    4 codes left for grab, PM welcome!

  • BkOzican on 19/12/2012 - 20:10

    4 codes available, PM me.

  • ozyack on 19/12/2012 - 20:53

    edited, code currently under use.

  • djlech on 19/12/2012 - 23:37

    4 codes left, PM anytime.

  • danyool on 20/12/2012 - 00:05

    Sign up to get your $50: "Bu-jay, bu-jay!" "That's Budget love"… no it's your ING bonus! 4 codes available. PM

  • TrueBargainer on 20/12/2012 - 14:18

    Guys, ask me for reliable codes here:
    http://www.ozbargain.com.au/privatemsg/msgto/89316

  • INFIDEL on 20/12/2012 - 20:26

    I contacted ING why I and friends I had referred before this promotion did not receive a Refer-a-Friend email & codes. Their response…

    I am sorry if both your friends and you did not receive this particular promotion. This promotion was sent to a number of customers who met certain eligibility criteria. The promotion was sent via email.
    Whilst you may not be eligible for this particular promotion, ING DIRECT run numerous promotions throughout the year that you may be eligible for. You can keep up to date with our promotions under the 'My Offers' section.
    Unfortunately, we are unable to create a Refer a Friend code, these were generated automatically for those eligible.
    Please let us know if there is anything further we can assist you with.

    Have got codes from another OBer to pass onto friends - but no love for me from ING!

    Being a long term loyal ING customer with a family with with hundreds of thousands in ING - we did not meet the criteria. Moving my family's loyalty elsewhere for investments.

  • harper on 20/12/2012 - 23:34

    Working code still available.
    PM me and Ill get back right away. Cheers

  • badarz on 21/12/2012 - 09:57

    4 codes left here. Please PM.

  • cocomelon on 21/12/2012 - 12:51

    i still have 5 codes available
    PM me

    • cocomelon on 21/12/2012 - 14:50

      4codes available

  • ltpgman on 21/12/2012 - 23:26

    My friend and I have 6 codes left. Please PM.

  • Anotheruser820 on 22/12/2012 - 03:27

    Still have 5 codes available! PM for more info. Cheers!

  • pepsicles on 22/12/2012 - 10:52

    5 codes available! please PM

  • micelite on 22/12/2012 - 13:38

    5 codes available! please PM, thanks!

  • harper on 22/12/2012 - 16:15

    Two codes still available :) PM me. Cheers

  • monstersinc on 23/12/2012 - 08:42

    Hello all!

    If anyone would like a code, I've still got 3 left.

    Might be easier if everyone added their codes to this active Google spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlLjeGqut8ZhdG5…

    Cheers :)

  • danyool on 23/12/2012 - 18:28

    4 codes left if anyone is still after their $50 bonus. Pm away

  • 1bargain on 24/12/2012 - 17:16

    I have one definite working code. Please pm me for details.

  • jorsmith on 26/12/2012 - 18:47

    codes still available, PM me.

  • umadbrahhhh on 28/12/2012 - 01:12
    +1

    I got fresh delicious working codes, PM

  • HS10 on 28/12/2012 - 18:58

    So who has got their $50 from this? I havent =/

    • badarz on 02/01/2013 - 15:15

      OP says the first credits will come through on 8th Jan.

    • kcy on 03/01/2013 - 14:28

      I haven't got it too. As badarz said, just wait and see on 8th Jan. It's a pretty long wait since I activate it a month ago.

  • mirovich on 28/12/2012 - 21:47

    I still got codes if anyone interested.

  • Gina Rinehart on 30/12/2012 - 03:54

    Still 5 left, pm me :)

  • harper on 30/12/2012 - 23:30

    Still two codes left. Just a month left to sign up and activate card. PM me

  • pepsicles on 01/01/2013 - 18:26

    Still got 4 codes left! PM for them!

  • dugtrio on 02/01/2013 - 16:36

    I still have codes, please PM me for them. Will get back to you straight away

  • DealHunterDownUnder on 05/01/2013 - 14:33

    I also still have 4 left. PM me for details.

  • rohanp16 on 06/01/2013 - 10:07
    +2

    Just called them up again to reconfirm the previous information they had given (on which the original post was based), and surprise surprise, that has now changed.

    The phone consultant said "I'm not sure when we'll start paying the bonuses but it will be paid by the 8th of February at the latest". Effectively, that means you can only know how many people went through with the whole process by the 8th of February (or earlier, if they start paying bonuses sooner) and if someone hasn't gone through with it then there is no way of giving out the code again since the promotion ends on the 31st of January.

  • pepsicles on 06/01/2013 - 22:49

    still got 3 codes left! quick PM for them!

  • zacjanes on 07/01/2013 - 01:58

    Do people want codes still? I have all 5 left! PM me if you're interested :)

  • nugstar on 07/01/2013 - 16:01

    Got some of my referral bonus today, unfortunately there was the withholding tax applied to it. Gave them a call and it looks like they'll be fixing it up soon. 3 of 5 paid so far! Whoo!

  • lostboi on 07/01/2013 - 16:03

    got my $50 bonus paid today.

    (well online is says the transaction was processed 04/01/2013)

    but got $23 deducted for tax witholding purposes.

    called ING to query, they are aware of the tax witholding deduction and investigating. sounded like a few people were affected.

    • nugstar on 07/01/2013 - 16:21

      I suspect most people will get hit by it since there wasn't Tax File Number entry for the application…

  • TrueBargainer on 07/01/2013 - 17:47

    Tax withheld no matter you have your TFN listed or not. However INGDirect assured that it's a glitch in their system and the withheld tax will be refunded soon.

  • kylebb on 07/01/2013 - 17:47

    ING says they're aware of the TFN number problem - since you can't provide a TFN for everyday their system is automatically deducting WHT - apparently should be credited back by the end of the week

    • kcy on 08/01/2013 - 00:49

      Got my $50 too!! TFN problem rectified - received email from ING about the glitch. It has been credited.

  • rohanp16 on 07/01/2013 - 18:02

    Does receiving 3 out of 5 mean that,

    a) 2 code uses are still available, OR

    b) ING are withholding the remaining bonus till 8th February ?

    Any ideas ?

  • matbargain on 07/01/2013 - 18:14

    still got one code left!

  • mrhorseham on 07/01/2013 - 18:32

    Haven't got credited for all referrals, that's if everyone used it I suppose. But also got tax withheld

  • Placebo on 07/01/2013 - 20:27

    Woo hoo, I got my bonus credit. Thanks OP and those that have posted their codes :)

  • PendulousGirl on 07/01/2013 - 20:31

    Got my $150. My partner hasn't even received his card yet and I still got the $50. That or someone else used my code. I might give them a call to see whether they can tell me whether all has been used :/ Everyone should receive an email regarding the withholding tax mistake.

    • rohanp16 on 07/01/2013 - 20:47

      Yeah, I'm interested to know the same. Whether all have been used or they're dividing the bonuses for some reason.

      • mrhorseham on 07/01/2013 - 20:49

        I don't think they would divide the bonus, maybe the others weren't activated by the date required? Or have people only activated online and not done an initial deposit onto the card, as I think this might be required as well.

  • leeroys_dad on 07/01/2013 - 20:55

    i just phoned ing. be prepared for approx 20 min wait.

    i received $100 despite 5 people taking my code. ing said there is no way for them to tell how many people have used your code, however today's payment was for the registrations up until 31 dec 2012. make your own conclusions depending on when you gave codes out :)

    hope that helps!

    FYI i have 3 spare registration slots

  • awesomedude on 07/01/2013 - 21:36

    I have 4 confirmed referrals left. PM me if you would like one.

  • qkfang on 07/01/2013 - 21:40

    Have got 2 codes left, PM me if interested.

  • ace888 on 07/01/2013 - 21:42

    Hi i have got 3 left, pm me for quick response

  • sdrawkcab on 07/01/2013 - 21:45

    I have three codes left as well, PM if you need one.

  • neo335 on 07/01/2013 - 22:05
    +1

    Got my $50 today. Used one of code from someone here. Looks like ING has started credit all the ppl.

  • Sipowicz on 07/01/2013 - 22:06

    I have 3 uses of my code left. Received $100 from ING today, so thanks to those 2 on Ozbargain who used it. I made 4 referrals on Ozbargain and 2 were apparently not used. I was saving one for a friend, but want to give it away now. Anyway PM me and I will get back to you tomorrow morning with the code.

  • cocomelon on 07/01/2013 - 22:32

    I still have 4 codes left, PM me if you need one to get free $50

    cheers

  • zukand on 07/01/2013 - 22:34

    Got my $250 today! Though only used the code 4 times :\

  • rohanp16 on 07/01/2013 - 22:42

    One use left, PM me and will reply promptly :) Thanks !

    • rohanp16 on 08/01/2013 - 16:00

      All over, sorry !

  • ace888 on 07/01/2013 - 23:59

    2 left, plz pm for quick response :D

  • iFetch on 08/01/2013 - 00:01

    Have a working code with 4 left. Let me know… thanks!

  • dazaman on 08/01/2013 - 07:49

    Hi all I just got paid $100 by ING through Referring 2 people.
    This means I still have 3 more. Please PM me for referral code!

  • deacon on 08/01/2013 - 09:16

    Got the $50 bonus, still have 4 working codes.
    PM me for the code. Thanks :)

  • impoze on 08/01/2013 - 14:22

    I still have 1 more,
    PM me for code

  • badarz on 08/01/2013 - 16:03

    Have 4 codes left. PM me for your $50!

  • harper on 08/01/2013 - 17:05

    Got my bonus yesterday. I now know I have only one code remaining. First to PM me will get it. Account must be opened plus card activated by end of month to receive bonus so best join by end of week. Cheers.

  • ace888 on 08/01/2013 - 17:11

    2 left, plz pm for quick response :D

  • chb on 08/01/2013 - 17:57

    when i joined up from someone elses code it didn't give me my own referral code?(or i might have missed it)

    any idea how to find out my referral code now?

    • Knightelf on 09/01/2013 - 11:07

      It doesn't give you one on sign up, and you may or may not get one. It is sent as a promotional email by the system, you cannot manually "opt in" to the promotion. You must start using the card and maybe you will get the email.

      Good luck!

  • celentt on 08/01/2013 - 18:09

    4 codes left, pm for code!

  • Knightelf on 08/01/2013 - 18:25

    Hmm haven't received my bonus :(

  • Bargains4All on 08/01/2013 - 19:00

    Still got one working code left. PM me if you want it : ).

  • SonGHosT on 08/01/2013 - 19:20

    2 codes left. Please PM me for it!

  • pandabear on 08/01/2013 - 23:23

    Hi I still need a working code to signup. Please PM me. first in best dressed.

    • badarz on 08/01/2013 - 23:29

      PM sent!

  • coolsteps on 09/01/2013 - 02:11

    I got some bonus paid on the 4th jan and the partner only got 1 x $50 bonus, thus all up we still have 6 working codes left . PM me if you need a referral code. Thanks :)

  • Nachotroncoso on 09/01/2013 - 03:18

    Hi guys, I am looking for a code. If you have one, please PM me. First come first served. If I get more than one PM, I'll reply everyone telling if I used the code or not so no code is misused. Thanks :)

    • badarz on 09/01/2013 - 04:02

      PM sent!

  • cocomelon on 09/01/2013 - 09:51

    I still have 3 codes left, PM me for a code to get your free $50 Credit

    Cheers
    Ishe

  • lgacb08 on 09/01/2013 - 11:07

    Hi, I'm also after a code, please PM me. First come first served and I'll send reply if I use your code or not. Cheers :)

    • badarz on 09/01/2013 - 11:09
      +1

      I have one left but I'll let someone else take this one

    • ace888 on 09/01/2013 - 11:10

      Pm Sent. Thx :)

  • Knightelf on 09/01/2013 - 11:09

    Just FYI, people who sign up NEED TO deposit $$ into the account to be considered activated… I had 4 people sign up and no one put $$ in!!!

    Anyway if anyone needs a code, I still have 5!!!

    • PendulousGirl on 09/01/2013 - 12:54

      Is this confirmed that you have to deposit into the account? My partner hasn't even activated his card but I seem to have been credited with the bonus…

      • Knightelf on 09/01/2013 - 13:32

        Well, my brother definitely activated the card in December but did not deposit funds - no bonus for either of us yet.

        Also, the ING Facebook page confirms this (check the most recent comments and the response by the rep - she says you must deposit funds).

        Edit: I only have 1 code left :)

        • PendulousGirl on 10/01/2013 - 07:46

          Ok thanks. That means I only have 1 code left then when I thought I had two. Not complaining about that I guess!

  • the4thzodiac on 09/01/2013 - 11:14

    Hey all,

    I have codes left, if anyone is after them.

    Cheers.

  • ace888 on 09/01/2013 - 12:22

    2 left, plz pm for quick response :D

  • deacon on 09/01/2013 - 12:53

    still have 2 left. PM me for the code.

  • mhc09 on 09/01/2013 - 13:15

    Hi, I still have codes left, please pm me!

  • dazaman on 09/01/2013 - 14:21

    Hi I still have 3 left after ING gave me $100 for referring 2 people.
    Please PM me if you are after a referral code!

    • dazaman on 09/01/2013 - 15:38

      Have 2 left (if the person that just PM'ed me activates their account)
      PM me for referral code!
      Cheers

  • tqf8h on 09/01/2013 - 15:03

    Please PM me, still have codes.

  • ouranos on 09/01/2013 - 15:44

    Hi,
    I have 4 codes left. PM me !

  • OZrated on 09/01/2013 - 19:09

    Hello,
    I've 1 to go - PM me and I'll respond ASAP

    • OZrated on 09/01/2013 - 21:59
      • still 1 left… :)
  • cocomelon on 09/01/2013 - 19:28

    3 codes left, PM me for a code to get your free $50 Credit

  • sraymond on 09/01/2013 - 20:11

    AAaardvarck

    Just trying the old yellow pages trick to get people to notice my ad.

    Plenty of codes left if you want one.

    • sigatoka on 09/01/2013 - 22:02

      Hi, my son is interested in getting one after seeing me use the card, however I was not one of the select few to be provided with one. Could you please provide me with one so he can utilise it?
      Many thanks
      Regards
      Chris

  • raging on 09/01/2013 - 20:50

    AAAAAArrrrrddddVark

    ^look up^

    got 3 more, pm me for details

  • Eeples on 09/01/2013 - 21:24

    Just checked my $50 went on on the of 4th of Jan.

    Weird accounting….

    $50 credit, then $23 debited, then $50 credit, then $50 debited, then $23 credited; to leave $50 as the balance.

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