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

  • tlai on 27/03/2022 - 09:29

    Fantuan
    Benefits:
    $15 when each friend completes their first order. Friend will get $64 our welcome gift pack.

    https://f.fantuan.ca/xxxxx

    • Moderatorneil on 28/03/2022 - 15:49

      Can you post the actual working URL?

      $64 our welcome gift pack.

      Any idea what that is? Like $8 off first 8 orders or something?

      • tlai on 28/03/2022 - 16:44

        Yep, first 8 orders $8 off each. No minimum order, but it might be delivery online and valid for 15 days only.

        https://f.fantuan.ca/1weFJ

  • tumsum on 28/03/2022 - 11:51

    Zoho Workplace

    https://go.zoho.com/XXX

    What do you get?

    You are eligible to receive 15% of your friend's subscription fee as Zoho Wallet credits for one year, once your friend becomes a paying customer and completes 90 days with Zoho. You can use these credits to purchase any new Zoho app, renew your subscription, add user licenses, purchase add-ons, or upgrade your current subscription to another edition.
    What does your referral get?

    Each referral of yours will earn $100 in promotional credits in their Zoho account after they sign up, which they can use on any purchase of a new Zoho app.

    • Moderatorneil on 29/03/2022 - 10:29

      Zoho has been added.

  • mr-black on 30/03/2022 - 05:40

    Earn $30 per CoinTracker referral

    We’re tripling our referral reward through April 18, 2022. That means if you refer 5 friends who purchase tax plans, you’ll earn $150 in credit toward future plans, and each friend will get an additional $30 off. There is no limit to how much you can earn.

    https://www.cointracker.io/invite

    Invite Link: https://www.cointracker.io/i/XXXXXXXXXXXX

  • CryptoReaper on 30/03/2022 - 12:46
    +1

    Can we add Bitcoin Libre?
    It’s a Bitcoin wallet that also gives you free Bitcoin (Satoshi’s) daily just for opening the app and spinning the Bitcoin wheel.

    Referrals also get bonus Satoshi’s when referee’s also spin the wheel.

    Free app to download and use on iOS and Google Play app stores.

    Referral link format example:

    https://app.libre.org/PK7JI6X3Nob

    • Moderatorneil on 02/04/2022 - 10:26

      What does the referrer and referee get?

      • CryptoReaper on 02/04/2022 - 11:48

        Both get free Bitcoin daily.

        Referrer gets a small referral bonus for every daily spin the referee makes.

        • Moderatorneil on 04/04/2022 - 20:12

          Given there only appears to be a bonus for the referrer and no deals posted, we won't be adding this to the system at this time.

  • cute as duck on 01/04/2022 - 17:32

    Cointree

    Invite your friends and receive up to 70% of our commission taken, depending on your current reward tier. Simply give your friends your referral link and we'll handle the rest. Each day we'll payout your earnings based on your current reward tier and referral trade activity.

    https://trade.cointree.com/user/referrals

    Invite Link format
    https://www.cointree.com?r=XXXXXXXXXXXX

    • Moderatorneil on 03/04/2022 - 16:09

      Cointree has been added.

  • rskye on 01/04/2022 - 21:15

    Got one! It’s for Cat Harness Australia, https://catharnessaustralia.com.au/

    The URL format for the referral link: http://i.refs.cc/{code} (for example mine is http://i.refs.cc/Yjl9J6vE)
    Instructions to get the referral link: make account > click bag/heart icon to reach the “pawoints” screen > copy referral link
    Benefit for the referrers and referees: referrers get a $10 off coupon, referees also get a $10 off coupon.

    • Moderatorneil on 04/04/2022 - 10:10

      Cat Harness Australia added.

    • Moderatorneil on 31/07/2023 - 19:24

      Cat Harness Australia disabled due to no one in the referral system.

  • Trillian on 04/04/2022 - 11:43

    Appliances online

    Tell your friends about our Legendary Service. When they shop with Appliances Online using your unique link, you will both be rewarded.

    They'll get $30* off their first purchase, and you'll get $30*, too!

    Apply here: https://www.appliancesonline.com.au/refer-a-friend/

    Format: https://refer.appliancesonline.com.au/
    {code}

    • Moderatorneil on 05/04/2022 - 10:10

      *Minimum spend $300. Offer ends 31st March 2022.

      • Trillian on 05/04/2022 - 11:37

        Oops 👍

  • Ceri on 04/04/2022 - 16:07

    Finder App
    $10 for referrer and referee

    Link share look like this (can also add code in app)

    Join me and 400,000+ others on the Finder app.
    Use my referral code ZPHYCA and we’ll both get $10 🤝
    Use this link to download:

    https://finder.onelink.me/Gtlq/ddea8af9?deep_link_value=refe…

    • Moderatorneil on 05/04/2022 - 16:12

      Finder has been added.

      • Ceri on 05/04/2022 - 17:15

        Thanks for adding! Someone beat me in posting the deal haha

  • Gav on 05/04/2022 - 11:51

    Cellar One referral program has changed to "C1 Rewards" and no longer accepts direct links. Now:

    Invite Your Friends and Earn 20,000 Points!
    Enter your friend's email address to send them an invite. If they purchase wine you earn 20,000 points.

    Email address is required. No obvious benefit to the person being referred other than access to the site.

    URL: https://cellarone.com.au/pages/c1-rewards#refer-friend-ancho…

  • SirCH on 06/04/2022 - 21:42

    Hi,
    I believe that the crypto.com referral link has changed.
    My link is:
    You may also share your referral link:
    https://platinum.crypto.com/r/95852qr57b

    Info @ : https://help.crypto.com/en/articles/3124990-bg25-referral-pr…

    • Moderatorneil on 14/04/2022 - 11:32

      That's been fixed up to accept both formats.

  • dtox on 11/04/2022 - 16:06

    Hey Admins

    Having trouble updating my Virgin Money referral. Says invalid format

    Here's a link generated via app as example:

    https://virginmoney.com.au/referral?referrerCode=xxx

    • Moderatorhamza23 on 11/04/2022 - 16:17

      Thanks, please try now, should be fixed.

  • mickey888 on 12/04/2022 - 16:59

    Can add Memberbuy? On app, Get $20 for every friend that joins and spend 1st transaction. Friends get $20 too. No specific link I guess, Allow pm to get referral code? Sms showing-> Use MemberBuy app to shop & save at your local stores.
    Use referral code [XXXXXX] before your first transaction to get $20.00.
    https://bit.ly/MemberBuy

    https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/48063/95282/14eda44e-6…

    Pictures attached. Ta.

  • scrypton on 12/04/2022 - 21:56

    Can we add Popcar to the list?

    Sign up now for Popcar Promotional Plan's sharing offer! Use my invitation link https://portal.popcar.com.au/js_sign_up/popcar-trial?referral=[XXXXXXXXXX] and we will both receive a discount code of 50.00 $ as soon as you have finished your first trip.

    • Moderatorneil on 15/04/2022 - 13:06

      Popcar has been added.

  • Tiklpikl on 13/04/2022 - 10:23

    Help! I wanted to add my referral for WISE
    https://wise.com/u/annak1874
    I fat an error message

    • Moderatorscrimshaw on 13/04/2022 - 15:19

      I've just entered it into the pool for you. The correct format is https://wise.com/invite/u/EXAMPLE123

  • lynchyeatspizza on 14/04/2022 - 16:29

    ING has changed their system so now they do have codes. The format is like so: https://campaigns.ing.com.au/refer-apr50?code=HMX000

    I just received an email from ING saying "So if you've got friends yet to discover ING's great value, send them our way and you could bank a $50 reward - each!", so it sounds like it's the same system as the Ozbargain ING referral page says: "Until 31/5/2022, referrer and referee will each receive $50 for opening new Orange Everyday & Saving Maximiser Accounts ($1k deposit + 5 card transactions/month required). Do not participate in the referral system if you do not have a current $50 referral code."

    • Moderatorneil on 19/04/2022 - 10:24

      ING has always had codes.

      It is private message only as it is the only way to prevent people's referral codes from being blacklisted by ING.

      If you use this offer in a manner that is not satisfactory to us or in line with the intent of the offer (such as sharing your referral code on the 'OzBargain' website or other similar websites, or advertising or marketing your referral code), we may refuse to pay the cash bonus (including in respect of any or all referrals made in relation to the offer). This includes conduct on your part which is designed to undermine the fair and intended operation of the offer.

      • lynchyeatspizza on 19/04/2022 - 11:07

        Ah I understand now. Makes sense, thanks Neil

  • Panda0810 on 18/04/2022 - 00:17

    CompTIA

    Referee: No Promo however stacks with code 10ITProReward for $10 off exam vouchers.
    Referrer: For each qualified purchase of $49+ that comes in via your referral link, we’ll send you a $25 gift card.

    Invite Link format: https://mbsy.co/comptia/XXXXXXXXX

    Referral Dashboard: https://comptia.getambassador.com/account/

    More Info: https://www.comptia.org/content/lp/rewards?utm_source=sailth…

  • Ceri on 19/04/2022 - 16:58

    Milkrun App
    $10 for referrer and referee

    Link: https://milkrun.app.link/giveget-CERINA012179

    • Moderatorneil on 21/04/2022 - 10:30

      MILKRUN has been added.

  • Qazwsk on 19/04/2022 - 18:10

    ProtonMail
    Referee gets 30 days free ProtonMail Plus on signup.
    Referrer gets 1 to 3 months free ProtonMail Plus once referee buys their own ProtonMail Plus plan (any subscription duration less than 12 months provides 1 month, a duration more than 12 months subscription provides 3 months).

    Where to get link: https://account.protonmail.com/u/0/mail/referral

    Link Format:
    https://pr.tn/ref/{code}

    Additional Info:
    https://protonmail.com/support/knowledge-base/referral-progr…

  • cute as duck on 19/04/2022 - 20:21

    Hi Mods, Hodlnaut has changed their referral program. The new referral is as per below:

    For every friend that signs up with a referral link, deposits USD1,000 worth of any asset and holds for 31 consecutive days, both referrer and referee will receive 30 USDC each

    Source

  • johnaa on 20/04/2022 - 13:47

    Add MILKRUN please - $10 off for referrer and referree

    • Moderatorneil on 21/04/2022 - 10:31

      See above

  • ikt on 20/04/2022 - 14:31

    Sorry I haven't read it all here but is there a way to get an email if someone sends me a message on Ozbargain?

    • Moderatorscrimshaw on 20/04/2022 - 14:47

      Click My Account, Edit - Private Messaging tab.

      There's an option in there to enable that.

      • I want to receive e-mail notifications
        🔘 Never
        🔘 Daily
        🧿 First unread message of each conversation
      • ikt on 20/04/2022 - 15:42

        legend ty!

  • gtrain on 21/04/2022 - 10:16
    +1

    Can we please add Aussie House Sitters (https://www.aussiehousesitters.com.au)?

    Referral link example (my code is SALWSD): https://www.aussiehousesitters.com.au/r/SALWSD

    Benefits (when paying subscription fee):
    Referrer - You get $10 OFF your House Sitter registration.
    Referree - Your friend gets $10 off their next year.

  • AaronR on 22/04/2022 - 12:48
    • The URL format for the referral link
      https://vauld.com/register/{ReferralCode}
    • Benefit for the referrers and referees
      2.5% of all interest payouts as bonus + 2.5% of any loan interest + 20% back on all pro trading fees
      Both referrer and referee get the same bonus
    • Instructions to get the referral link
      Visit https://www.vauld.com/user/referral after creating your account to generate your own referral link.

    Note: There are currently no deals for Vauld on OzB but I plan on posting one shortly.

    • Moderatorneil on 24/04/2022 - 19:57

      Vauld has been added.

  • puffinfresh on 25/04/2022 - 00:19

    Can we get a referral system for hosting on Airbnb?
    https://www.airbnb.com.au/r/xxx (appears to be first name, last initial, then 5 numbers). I think it fluctuates, but mine currently says the referrer gets $994 and the new host gets $55.

    • puffinfresh on 28/04/2022 - 13:02

      I just previous comments on page 1/2 about T&C issues relating to posting referral publicly. Can we get a PM system like other stores have?

    • Moderatorneil on 28/04/2022 - 16:00

      AirBNB Host added. We've had AirBNB links run for years with no reports of issues. At this time, we'll leave it as a URL.

      • puffinfresh on 28/04/2022 - 16:11

        Thanks :)

      • puffinfresh on 12/06/2023 - 11:47

        Just an update to this. The amount is US$720. The conversion to AUD is what makes it fluctuate.

        • Moderatorneil on 12/06/2023 - 12:33

          Updated AU price.

  • hamwhisperer on 26/04/2022 - 16:53

    How do I add a referral link to a post (using the referral engine?)

    Every time I do this it confuses the heck out of me :(

    I don't see anything in the submission engine, prompting me to use the referral engine (yes, I know direct referrals are banned)

    • Moderatorneil on 26/04/2022 - 17:08

      The grey referral box that you may see at the bottom of a deal post (e.g. Today's The Iconic Deal Post is automatically added. Nothing you need to do.

      • hamwhisperer on 26/04/2022 - 18:50

        Ok what if it's not automatically adding, what am I doing wrong?

        • Moderatorneil on 26/04/2022 - 18:54

          It means the store hasn't been set up for referrals (the topic of this thread). Is there a store in particular you are attempting to post?

          • hamwhisperer on 26/04/2022 - 19:13

            @neil: It's definitely setup for referrals and I've used it before, what am I doing wrong? (powershop)

          • hamwhisperer on 27/04/2022 - 14:03

            @neil: What is the trick to do, to make the referral engine appear?

            • puffinfresh on 27/04/2022 - 14:12

              @hamwhisperer: Where aren't you seeing it? I think it'll only show up once the deal is submitted/posted.

              • hamwhisperer on 27/04/2022 - 14:17

                @puffinfresh: Aren't you meant to see the grey box?

                I'm not sure what URL to paste in my URL box, to ensure that it isn't either

                a, my referrer

                or

                b, not using the referral engine, so we / I miss out.

                • puffinfresh on 27/04/2022 - 15:03

                  @hamwhisperer: I don't think the URL box ever uses the referral engine. If the referral is the deal, then just link to their home page, or maybe the login page like your last post.

                • Moderatorneil on 27/04/2022 - 15:04

                  @hamwhisperer:

                  Aren't you meant to see the grey box?

                  After you post the deal it appears.

                  I'm not sure what URL to paste in my URL box, to ensure that it isn't either

                  Same as your last Powershop post: https://secure.powershop.com.au/friends (Assuming you are posting a temporary change in referrals).

                  a, my referrer

                  No, Deal Posting Guidelines: Affiliate & Referral Links:

                  Referral links & codes are prohibited almost* everywhere on OzBargain; this includes all deal, forum and classified posts and comments. Referral links & codes can however be added to our automated referral system from My Account - Edit - Referrals. Do not solicit referrals by any means in your posts (eg asking users to PM you, drawing attention to the referral system or linking to your own deal posts if you are in the OzBargain referral system for that merchant).

                  ….

                  b, not using the referral engine, so we / I miss out.

                  It will automatically show just like you're previous post. No one will miss out.

                  • brisdaz on 28/04/2022 - 15:24

                    @neil: Perhaps it has multiple stores linked to it? Only the first store will have the referral grey box attached to it?

  • keonelittle on 28/04/2022 - 10:34

    Can someone look at the "Moomoo" format options or reset as the format seems to have changed, this is what my referral text looks like gathered this morning (XXXXXX in place of personal code)

    "Hey, join me on moomoo, a professional trading platform. Join today using my referral link and you will get a free stock (up to 1 share of AAPL) & commission-free trading! via
    https://j.futuau.com/XXXXXX"

    • Moderatorneil on 29/04/2022 - 10:26

      Updated as above

  • Toeny on 28/04/2022 - 20:24

    Do you guys accept paid survey providers as a merchant? (From their website: https://my.octopusgroup.com.au/help/invite)

    The way it works is simple, we will give you $1 per friend that registers (using your referral link), then give you a further $1 for each of the first 19 surveys they complete!
    That is how you can get up to $20 for each friend that registers.
    Our referral process, like everything we do, is an effort based model. This is a great way to create a passive income, even if you don't get selected for a survey maybe your referrals will and then you both win.
    You can either click the below button to copy your link, or copy it from here: https://my.octopusgroup.com.au/register/[code]

    • Moderatorneil on 01/05/2022 - 11:37

      As per this comment:

      We've discussed it and I think it's probably OK to accept any site that has a referral system as long as it meets our criteria of adding into the system.

      Surveyz benefits referrers and referees. So OK to have in the system.
      Octopus Group only benefits the referrer so won't be adding it.

  • LLK on 29/04/2022 - 08:48

    Tanggram referral add please :)

    Instructions to get referral code:

    Go to the Tanggram app, click "Account", then "Refer Friends" -> Invite friends by code

    Benefit for referees:
    6 T-points ($6)

    Benefit for referrers:
    6-10 T-points ($6-$10)

    • Moderatorneil on 01/05/2022 - 21:25

      Tanggram added.

      • LLK on 02/05/2022 - 08:00

        thanks

  • jaxon on 30/04/2022 - 08:44

    Raiz referral format has been updated - uses https://app.raizinvest.com.au/invite/****** and not the old one on OzBargain

    • Moderatorneil on 02/05/2022 - 10:37

      Raiz will now accept both formats.

  • payton on 30/04/2022 - 10:38

    Looks like Doordash referrals need to be flushed and users notified to update their code.

    They've changed the offer to now $20 for referrer, 30% for the referred up to $15 and my referral code in the app had suddenly changed without notification.
    Still the same https://drd.sh/CODEHERE but the code changed

    To verify, if you have a Doordash account compare your referral code to the one you had saved to ozbargain awhile back

    Just checked with someone I sent a referral a month ago and they said they didn't get the bonus on their acc using my code :(
    So depending on how many of the 2252 referral codes in the ozbargain bank are "old", we are looking at a great number of disappointed new customers

    • Moderatorneil on 03/05/2022 - 14:41

      One staff member has a link in the system from November which is now different. My referral link from January is the same. All links do seem to work but have now moved expiry from 12 months to 3 months which will expire and notify everyone who has a link before Feb 3 of this year and also going forward.

      • payton on 05/05/2022 - 08:51

        Thanks.
        Had to chase up a successful referral with DDash so their system might be currently stuffed. It was a completed pickup order (as it says in the App) and met all reqs.
        Still appear as pending five days later

  • mdsh on 01/05/2022 - 22:37

    Could you please add Ethique. They now have an Australia-specific website (ethique.com.au rather than ethiqueworld.com) and a referral program. Give a friend $20 off their first purchase and earn 100 points if they spend over $1. Referral link format https://prz.io/xxxxxxxxx.

    • Moderatorneil on 05/05/2022 - 15:34

      Ethique added.

      • mdsh on 05/05/2022 - 15:40

        Thank you. I tried to add my referral code and I got the error: Verification error - wrong format.

        • Moderatorneil on 05/05/2022 - 15:44

          Fixed.

  • toobzy on 04/05/2022 - 17:11

    The Placie referral changes daily now (well has done so last 4 days in a row) so I would recommend making it so the referee has to message the referrer for their current link

    • Moderatorneil on 06/05/2022 - 11:08

      Have changed to PM. Placie

  • LHSolutions on 05/05/2022 - 22:20
    +1

    Monta - The future in EV Charging

    Benefits: Both parties receive $20 AUD on sign up to spend on Electric Vehicle charging.

    https://app.monta.app/d/referral?payload_code=xxxxxxxxxxx

    Actual working URL:

    https://app.monta.app/d/referral?payload_code=user-246644

    After sign up you can also request and receive a free leather RFID keyring or normal plastic RFID card

    • Moderatorneil on 07/05/2022 - 12:34

      Monta added.

  • 76F on 07/05/2022 - 08:05

    Getting wrong format for FTX. New format is: https://ftx.com/referrals#a=xxxxxxxx

    • Moderatorneil on 07/05/2022 - 22:10

      Updated to accept both formats. FTX

  • keonelittle on 07/05/2022 - 09:58

    getting a invalid format for soulara, perhaps it's changed slighty?

    sourced my link this morning and it's saying verification error - invalid format…. seems to look right except the last bit (or the code) is longer than previous format

    https://www.soulara.com.au?referral_code=BiaWsooVf7vyUdEocub…

    • Moderatorneil on 08/05/2022 - 12:23

      Works for me. Make sure you aren't adding in any extra characters or spacing.

      • keonelittle on 10/05/2022 - 10:54

        sorry Neil, I must have had an off day, works for me now too.

        Thanks for all your hard work all the time. Cheers

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