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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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.

Site Discussion

Comments

  • mixsta on 12/10/2022 - 14:53

    AGL: Refer a Friend program ended 31 August 2022.

    • Moderatorneil on 12/10/2022 - 15:09

      AGL disabled.

  • Eastwest on 12/10/2022 - 16:48

    regarding AGL I received the below email from AGL on 7/10 so I believe it to be still active.

    We love your work.

    Congratulations! 1 of your friends moved or switched their home energy to AGL across 2 properties, that's a terrific result.

    You'll now get $50 in credits on your next bill.*

    Thank you for your loyalty and support and we’re so glad to have you as a customer.

    • mixsta on 12/10/2022 - 17:47

      I got that email too, it is in line with the T&Cs from the monthly AGL customer email received 19/08/2022. The referral program was not mentioned in the most recent customer email received 27/09/2022 and the referral URL is now broken.

      Refer your family or friends and receive up to $50 in bill credits.

      Take part in our Refer a Friend program where you’ll receive up to $50 in bill credits for each referral who signs up online to a new AGL home electricity or gas service before 31 August 2022. That’s anyone who switches retailers or moves home with AGL.

      Plus, your family or friend will receive up to $200 in bill credits when they switch or move their home energy with AGL online. Simply share this URL agl.com.au/introduce-a-friend and your unique promo code [xxxxxx], or click a pre-filled link below to start sharing.

      Refer a Friend Credit offer: Receive a $50 credit when you successfully refer an eligible customer in VIC, NSW or QLD and a $25 credit when you successfully refer an eligible customer in SA or WA. Your friend or family member must switch to AGL from another retailer or move their home energy with AGL online via the link provided before 31 August 2022 using your unique promo code and must remain on their chosen AGL energy plan until 31 September 2022. The credit amounts stated are GST inclusive and reduce the price of supply of gas and/or electricity. Credits are non-transferable. After 5 October 2022, eligible customers will be advised via email of the number of successful referrals and applicable energy bill credits. Credits for dual fuel customers will be applied to their AGL electricity account. By participating in this promotion, you agree that you will only share the AGL offer with friends and family members who have consented to receive the offer. AGL may exclude customers from receiving referral credits if AGL reasonably believes that the customer has shared the offer with persons other than friends or family or has done so without their consent.

      New customer sign up credit offer: Customers in VIC, NSW and QLD receive a $100 upfront credit per fuel for switching their home energy to AGL from another retailer or choosing AGL for their energy when moving home online and a $25 upfront credit per fuel for existing customers who switch AGL plans online. New and existing customers in SA and WA receive a $25 upfront credit per fuel for switching plans online. Eligible customers must sign up using their unique promo code before 31 August 2022. Fact Sheets and Basic Plan Information Documents containing key details of our energy plans are available on request.

      • mixsta on 12/10/2022 - 17:50

        BTW it seems the referral program was always intended to be a short term promo. The monthly customer email in June says it ends 30 June 2022, so I suppose it got extended by 2 months.

  • Thrifty Dan on 13/10/2022 - 18:08

    I would like to suggest to add askable to the referral system. My code is https://askb.co/ujX156. The referrer is rewarded $20 after the referral completes his first job. https://my.askable.com

    • Moderatorneil on 14/10/2022 - 17:50

      As there is no benefit to the referee and no deals have been posted, we won't be adding this to the referral system for now.

      • Thrifty Dan on 14/10/2022 - 17:53

        How can I post it that it becomes a deal. The website is really good. I made just $200 within 6 day for some researches.

        • Moderatorneil on 16/10/2022 - 00:22

          The deal would have to meet the deal posting guidelines. If only the referrer gets the benefit then that doesn't meet the guidelines for a deal.

          We basically want stores that at least benefit the referee. As an exception, we may accept a store that has deals posted for it as an indication of community interest.

  • bobwokeup on 20/10/2022 - 10:14

    My referral link for Coinstash does not work?

  • ozziekhoo on 21/10/2022 - 11:35

    Hey mods, Swyftx might have changed their ref link format. On my end, when I go to grab it from their site it is

    "https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?promoRef=abcd1234",

    on OZB it is still:

    "https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?ref=abcd1234".

    • Moderatorneil on 21/10/2022 - 17:05

      That's been updated.

    • Moderatorneil on 21/10/2022 - 22:42

      $10 per referral

      Referrer gets what? Referee gets what?

      • warkolm on 22/10/2022 - 18:28

        yeah sorry, that wasn't super clear was it! :)

        there's two parts;

        Your invites will receive a coupon for A$10 off their first order (minimum order A$50) as soon as they create their Baopals account.

        and

        After your friend has spent A$111.80 shopping on Baopals, A$10 will be deposited into your Baopals wallet.

        • Moderatorneil on 23/10/2022 - 11:50

          Thanks. Baopals added.

          • warkolm on 24/10/2022 - 10:01

            @neil: thanks for adding it

            the url does specify https://www.baopals.com?at={code} and not https://www.baopals.com/?at={code}, are you able to please remove the slash in there at all?

  • ThisIsNotZeus on 22/10/2022 - 10:34

    Could we get added Euca refer a friend.

    https://www.eucaonline.com.au/referral/index/index/

    Refer a Friend - Get Rewarded
    Do you think your friends will love Euca as much as you do? Refer your friends to Euca Online below by sharing your unique referral code on social media via one of the below links. Alternatively share Euca with your friend via email. Just click "Invite by Email". When your friend makes a purchase they receive a $5 coupon which is automatically applied at checkout. When you friends order goes into complete, you will get $10 of loyalty points. Track your referrals and rewards via the dashboard far below.

  • zzzsianzzz on 26/10/2022 - 01:57

    Can you please add singx?

    https://au.singx.co/Australia/Terms/ReferralTerms

    Refer-A-Friend Promotion:
    Refer a friend successfully and receive a AUD 10 Coles voucher for every referral.
    Your friend(s) who is being referred will also receive a AUD 10 Coles voucher.

  • OZKap on 27/10/2022 - 17:25

    AEG tool rebate

    https://www.aegpowertools.com.au/articles/the-great-mate-too…

    Simply get your mates to purchase over $1,000 of AEG tools in one transaction*, get them to setup a MY AEG account and register their tools using the unique referral code you sent them. After that, you can BOTH select a BONUS eligible product (below) valued at up to $359!

    Only runs til the end of the year

    Entries into the promotion open on 8 September 2022 and close at 11:59 PM AEST on 31 December 2022 ("Promotional Period).

  • Jadeja on 31/10/2022 - 12:16

    Hey Mod, can you please add Fancraze:

    https://www.fancraze.com/referral

    The URL format for the referral link:
    https://www.fancraze.com/referral/ABCDEFGH

    Instructions to get the referral link:
    Refer your friends with your unique link and get them started on their FanCraze journey. Earn rewards as your friends progress in the FanCraze metaverse.

    Benefit for the referrers and referees:
    Whenever a referred user achieves a milestone such completing their KYC, depositing funds worth $20 or more, buying their first pack worth $20 or more, or playing their first Academy or Pro Flash Game, they receive their referral rewards.
    The referring user earns rewards when the referred user achieves the aforementioned milestones. However, all rewards for the referring user stay locked till the referred users complete their KYC.

    • Moderatorneil on 01/11/2022 - 10:20

      FanCraze has been added.

      • Jadeja on 01/11/2022 - 10:25

        Great. Thanks

  • Cousin IT on 31/10/2022 - 22:42

    Hi Mods, could you please add Muscle Nation.

    https://musclenation.org/
    GIVE $20, GET $20

    Format: Share email, so set to allow private message
    Instructions for referrer: Go to https://musclenation.org/pages/refer
    Benefit for referees: Give your friends $20 off their first order
    Benefit for referrers: Get $20 (in points) for each successful referral

    Thanks

  • blueyez on 01/11/2022 - 22:56

    Hope this is the right spot to comment - looking at a deal (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/733877) with Amex referrals listed, this card has gone down to 75,000 points for the Qantas American Express Ultimate Card, though not sure if it's about to change again:

    Apply through this page and you can earn 75,000 bonus Qantas Points if you apply online by 2nd November 2022 for an Qantas American Express Ultimate Card, are approved and spend $3,000 on your new Card within the first 3 months. T&Cs apply.

    • Moderatorneil on 03/11/2022 - 12:45

      Now at 55,000. Have updated:

      Referee: 55,000 Qantas Points after $3,000 Spend + $450 Travel Credit each year
      Referrer: 40,000 points.

      • blueyez on 03/11/2022 - 22:08

        Thanks!

  • eriberry on 02/11/2022 - 19:06

    Coinstash referral link not working. Error: Verification error - wrong format
    Format: https://coinstash.com.au?a={ReferralCode}
    Referral code is 6 digits

    • Moderatorneil on 03/11/2022 - 23:12

      Fixed now.

  • nix1016 on 03/11/2022 - 10:08

    Hi, Boody's referral link format seems to have changed. It's now http://rwrd.io/{referral code}

    • Moderatorneil on 04/11/2022 - 10:29

      OK, changed URL, cleared all referral and notified all users. Thanks.

  • davemurphy on 03/11/2022 - 22:11

    Mod, could we add Yolla:
    https://yollacalls.com/

    The URL format for the referral link: https://yolla.im/{ReferralCode}
    Instructions to get the referral link: Go to https://my.yolla.io/
    Benefit for the referrers and referees: Both receive the $3 bonus credit for their 1st payment.

  • niknah on 04/11/2022 - 14:58

    Plenti may have changed their referral link. The referral link I got from their website is…
    https://members.plenti.com.au/application/Application/Step?p…

    • Moderatorneil on 06/11/2022 - 11:25

      Plenti updated, removed all codes, and notified all users.

  • MandeeBee on 06/11/2022 - 16:24
    Merged from Is MilkRun Referral Code Supposed to Appear in Referral Link?

    I’ve attempted to add my Referral link to my OzBargain settings page, but I’m getting an error which states the referral link is already in use.

    I’ve noticed that the Referral Code showing in my app is my first name with some numbers, however when I click to share the Referral Link my name doesn’t appear and instead it seems to be a bunch of random upper and lower case letters.

    Is anyone else able to compare their Code against their Link and confirm if the Code is supposed to appear at the end of the Link, or are they appearing differently for you too?

    Eg. (Noting the codes and links used below are not really mine)

    Code:
    FIRSTNAME1234

    Link:
    https://milkrun.app.link/rAnDOmLetTers

    Is that right, or should my link be:

    https://milkrun.app.link/FIRSTNAME1234

    • Moderatorneil on 11/11/2022 - 10:21

      Milkrun link is random letters at the end. Milkrun code is first name + numbers. I've now set it so the url is case sensitive but I can see the code you entered matches someone elses. Can you paste the last part of the code here, e.g. rAnDOmLetTers so I can see if the case is the same?

  • rskye on 08/11/2022 - 21:29

    Pureprofile

    Referrer and referree both get $2 on signup, then an additional $1 per survey completed up to a maximum of $20 each. Referral is a link found in "bring-a-buddy" section.

    https://my.pureprofile.com/feed

    • rskye on 09/11/2022 - 15:16

      oh oops - this is the referral link structure: https://referral.pureprofile.com/referrer/[numbers]

    • Moderatorneil on 10/11/2022 - 16:16

      See here:

      Survey sites like Pureprofile, Octopus Group, Purkle etc. are not permitted on Ozbargain and there are no deals for them, so we won't be adding it, sorry.

      • rskye on 12/11/2022 - 21:21

        oh ok - fair enough!

  • Daisycogs on 09/11/2022 - 07:57

    Lumin skin care

    https://shop.luminskin.com/?referral_code=

    Instructions- you now get account credits when your friends shop with your referral link! You get $10 and your friends get a free Recovery Oil when they place an order. Nice, huh?

    We’ll give you $10 every time a friend uses your unique link, so keep sharing the gift of great skin!

    • Moderatorneil on 11/11/2022 - 23:37

      Lumin added.

  • ImpulsePie on 09/11/2022 - 13:47

    Canningvale have updated their URL referral scheme: https://www.canningvale.com/refer-a-friend

    Now http://rwrd.io/{referral_code}

    • Moderatorneil on 12/11/2022 - 11:12

      Have changed referral structure, expired all referrals in system and notified all users. Thanks for letting us know.

  • rskye on 10/11/2022 - 14:36

    urban plant growers - 15% off coupon for referrer and referree. https://www.urbanplantgrowers.com/a/rewards/r/{code}

  • Korban Dallas on 12/11/2022 - 20:29

    Binance lite format needs to be extended

    This is my format CPA?ref=CPA_00K20N61XT

    Won't add to the system @neil

    Edit think I got it working. The official link is very different from the Ozbargain one.

    • Moderatorneil on 13/11/2022 - 23:53

      Changed to accept both formats.

  • mickey888 on 14/11/2022 - 16:33

    https://myqv.page.link/xxxx

    A Member will earn four (4) bonus Stamps for referring a friend (who is not a Member) and who becomes a Member of the Program and successfully uploads a receipt of a Participating Product. The new Member will also earn four (4) bonus Stamps upon upload of the receipt of a Participating Product. To qualify for the Refer a Friend bonuses, the Member must access the Refer a Friend sidebar in the My QV Rewards App, which will generate a unique referral URL which the friend must use to become a Member of the Program.

    Need to use their app, if this qualifies, please add

    • Moderatorneil on 15/11/2022 - 17:18

      QV added.

  • Tech45 on 15/11/2022 - 16:39

    Honey insurance: https://www.honeyinsurance.com/
    Format: go.honeyinsurance.com/{code}
    Benefit: $100 Prezzee gift card for both referral and referee

    The Offer
    If you’re an existing Honey Insurance customer, you and your friend are both rewarded when your friend purchases any Honey policy using your referral link:

    You’ll receive a $100 Prezzee gift card
    Your friend will receive a $100 Prezzee gift card
    The gift cards will be sent to the email addresses on file after your friend’s policy has been active for 90 days.

  • Neogohan1 on 15/11/2022 - 21:58

    Please update Chefgood,

    They appear to have a referral link now instead of needing explicit email:

    https://chefgood.com.au/?ref=xxxxxx

    Instructions: https://menu.chefgood.com.au/customer/rewards

    Benefits:

    $60 off across your friend's first 3 boxes.
    $40 credit in your Chefgood account.

    Your friends will receive $30 off their 1st box, $20 off the 2nd box and $10 off the third*. Chefgood will also reward you with a $40 credit to use on your next order.

    *Only valid on the household's first Chefgood purchases.

  • Moderatorscrimshaw on 16/11/2022 - 16:50

    Deliveroo referrals de-activated.

  • blah-blah on 16/11/2022 - 22:28

    For Zip.co I think the instructions are out of date.

    Currently they are:
    Those wanting a referral should PM users their email or phone number, to be sent an invite. You may like to PM a few members to avoid waiting. Users receiving a PM for a referral should send an invite to that member's email or phone number. Once you have received an invite, you won't be able to be invited from other members.

    Based on my experience with Android app I think they should be updated to:
    Those wanting a referral should PM users their email or mobile phone number, to be sent an invite. You may like to PM a few members to avoid waiting. Users receiving a PM for a referral should send an invite to that member's email or mobile phone number by temporarily adding the number to their contacts, selecting the contact to send and then afterwards delete from contacts. Once you have received an invite, you won't be able to be invited from other members.

    Will be good if someone can confirm, particularly an iOS user if the process is the same in that no longer can refer to an email.

    • Moderatorneil on 19/11/2022 - 13:56

      Updated. Thanks for letting us know.

  • kirynflare on 18/11/2022 - 13:52

    There is a new format for the ubercarshare referable program, e.g.

    https://www.ubercarshare.com/invited/xxxxxx

    The current setting is set as carnextdoor, which won't let me add the above

    • Moderatorneil on 20/11/2022 - 14:05

      That's been updated.

  • strombo on 18/11/2022 - 20:48

    Hi Modes,

    Request for: Bose
    URL Formal: https://share.bose.com.au/{Referral_Code}
    Benefit for referees: Give your friends $20 off their first purchase
    Benefit for referrers: Get $50 for each successful referral.
    (minimum spend $250, valid for only 30 days)
    T&C's: https://share.bose.com.au/zone/terms?journey.campaign_id=699…

    Thankyou

    • Moderatorneil on 22/11/2022 - 19:59

      Bose has been added.

  • Fat Horny Ghost on 19/11/2022 - 21:50

    Request for: Brightersuper

    URL Formal: https://www.brightersuper.com.au/familyandfriends?code=(code here)
    Benefit for referees: $150 Prezzee gift card
    Benefit for referrers: Get $100 Prezzee gift card for each successful referral (four max).
    T&C's: $1000 minimum deposit, must be referred by existing member and person joining must stay 60 days.

    • Moderatorneil on 21/11/2022 - 10:34

      Brightersuper has requested that it not be added to our referral system as per their T&Cs:

      3.3 You must not share your referral link on any website (including OzBargain, RetailMeNot, Finder or other similar websites) as Brighter Super may, in its absolute discretion, determine you are ineligible for participating in the Referral Program if your referral link has be shared on any website and may refuse to provide the Prezzee voucher. Any person who signs up to become a member of the Fund who has used your referral link to join, where your referral link has been shared on a website, Brighter Super may, in its absolute discretion, determine the new member ineligible for participating in the Referral Program and may refuse to provide the Prezzee voucher.

      • brisdaz on 22/11/2022 - 02:41

        Past practice for OzBargain is to convert it to PM system. Has this changed?

        • Moderatorneil on 25/11/2022 - 10:43

          It was never in the system, so nothing to convert. From their direct contact with us it appears they were actively monitoring this and not just a warning thing like ING.

  • cosmogirlsz on 21/11/2022 - 10:44

    Please add Stratia :)

    The URL format for the referral link
    https://prz.io/1vA6ODEI0

    Instructions to get the referral link
    Go to https://www.stratiaskin.com/pages/rewards to get your personalised link

    Benefit for the referrers and referees
    Give a friend $10 off their first purchase and earn 500 points if they spend over $25

    • Moderatorneil on 23/11/2022 - 13:45

      Stratia added.

      • cosmogirlsz on 30/01/2023 - 13:36

        Thanks Neil!
        I added my referral code under my Profile. I noticed it doesn't have an OZB page, how would other people find the referral code?

        • Moderatorneil on 30/01/2023 - 16:24

          The referral system would be seen if

          • someone posts a deal for Stratia (grey box below deal) e.g. Recent Sniip Deal
          • someone searches for the store and goes to the store page
          • someone goes through the list of stores in the referral list. My Account - Edit - Referrals
    • Moderatorneil on 23/02/2025 - 10:13

      Stratia now disabled as there are no referrers in the system.

  • Moo Deng on 21/11/2022 - 15:44

    Please add http://chiefbar.refr.cc/demitri

    https://chiefbar.referralcandy.com/

    Give your friends $10 off. When your friends buy from your invite link, you get $10 off!

    • Moderatorneil on 24/11/2022 - 12:56

      Chief added.

      • Moderatorneil on 05/12/2023 - 12:28

        Chief removed as their referral system is no longer active.

  • ForbiddenCouponJutsu on 22/11/2022 - 12:32

    Could we please have Final Fantasy 14 recruitment/referral codes added?

    My code looks like this: EQS57F84

    Rewards are 6+ tokens for exclusive items.
    Exclusive Mount
    20% bonus Experience ring
    And a Free Teleportation Stone.

    Codes are only active for 120 days, and code is only active for 1 referral.
    But the onus should be on the user to update their code accordingly, might just be worth noting that in the referral page.

    Steps:
    -Log into the service account manager (Mog Station): https://secure.square-enix.com/

    -Register your game code

    -Under "Registation Codes" Click "Enter Recruitment Code"

    -Follow the On-screen instructions to register your recruitment codes.
    You must enter the referral code before paying for the subscription

    Let me know if any questions, sorry if it's a silly suggestion it's just hard to get these referrals haha

    • Moderatorneil on 26/11/2022 - 11:55

      So do the referrer and referee get the same thing?

      • ForbiddenCouponJutsu on 29/11/2022 - 09:30

        Sorry, should have clarified:
        Referrer:
        5+ Chocobo Feathers (Item Tokens)
        Exclusive Mount
        20% Bonus XP Ring
        Teleport Stone (Free teleport to set location)

        Referee:
        20% Bonus XP Ring
        99x Free Teleportation tokens
        Unique Greeting
        10X Silver Chocobo Feathers (Item tokens)

    • Moderatorneil on 30/11/2022 - 15:41

      Final Fantasy 14 at Square Enix has been added.

  • SliverFang on 22/11/2022 - 13:56

    Suggesting First Table, as they introduced their referral program.

    $5 for both parties.
    Introduce friends and family to First Table with A$5 free credit.
    You'll earn A$5 once they've made their first booking.

    Website is www.firsttable.com.au

    And the referral format is www.firsttable.com.au/invite/YOURCODE

    For example,
    My share code is:
    kfang1

    My referral link is:
    www.firsttable.com.au/invite/kfang1

  • Sambuca on 24/11/2022 - 14:38

    Are we able to update Red Energy? It seems they are now using a referral link like this -

    https://www.redenergy.com.au/campaign/refer/?referralCode=64…

    I'm guessing the last 7 digits are the unique referal numbers.

    Referal is now $25 gift card/1500 Qantas Points instead of previous $50 gift voucher/3000 Qantas points.

    Existing Red Energy customers can go to their 'My Account' page and click on the Refer a Friend section to get the link.

    • Moderatorneil on 28/11/2022 - 15:31

      OK, updated the referral system and notified all users to add their links.

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