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.

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Comments

  • Tiggrrrrr on 02/01/2023 - 14:31

    Not sure if anyone else has encountered the same issue, but I am unable to redeem a referral code (50% off for referring a friend) for Wilson Parking (in the App).
    Also can't use a referral code on a new account.

  • Zippy135 on 02/01/2023 - 14:45

    Hi, I believe Nuts About Life has stopped their referral program.

    • Moderatorneil on 04/01/2023 - 15:33

      Have disabled them in the referral system. Thanks.

  • bobwokeup on 04/01/2023 - 21:17

    I can’t save my Okcoin link, I’ve tried a few different ways and nothing works?

    • Moderatorneil on 06/01/2023 - 23:20

      What are you entering in?

      Format is…. .com/join?channelId={ReferralCode}

      • bobwokeup on 06/01/2023 - 23:31

        Yep tried okcoin.com/join?channelId=600152656 and also okcoin.com/join/600152656 which is straight from the app.

        • Moderatorneil on 06/01/2023 - 23:34

          Tried that and it works.

          Are you putting https://www.okcoin.com/join?channelId={ReferralCode}

          • bobwokeup on 06/01/2023 - 23:36

            @neil: Oh no I didn’t. Saved thanks, can the format please be added to help others?

            • Moderatorneil on 08/01/2023 - 13:24

              @bobwokeup: The format is show in the form box for each store referral.

              Screenshot:

              screenshot

              • bobwokeup on 08/01/2023 - 13:43

                @neil: Oh cheers I thought it was in the text above.

  • flawlessvictory on 06/01/2023 - 09:46

    Fiverr.com

    referree gets 10% off their first order
    referer gets 10% of referee's first order

    Format:

    http://www.fiverr.com/s2/**********

    • Moderatorneil on 07/01/2023 - 23:33

      Fiverr added.

  • coveredturnip on 14/01/2023 - 20:03

    Hello, can you please update the Qantas Business Rewards Card? It is now 150,000 points. Referrer gets 100,000 points. Offer ends 4 April 2023. Thanks in advance

    • Moderatorneil on 15/01/2023 - 00:34

      Updated.

  • SilentH on 15/01/2023 - 09:52

    It looks like the AussieBB referral process has changed. No longer uses the url to create a link. It follow a more standard process where each user/account has a referral code that is used by the referee when they sign up.

    https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/referafriend/

    • Moderatorneil on 15/01/2023 - 21:28

      Updated instructions from link to code. System is still private message though.

  • sintro on 16/01/2023 - 15:03

    Exetel now has a referral system. Can this be added?

    Exetel-a-friend and save

    Tell your friends about our award-winning nbn™ broadband and save 10% (up to $10) on your
broadband plan fee for the next 6 months. The more friends who sign up, the more you save!
    Your unique code

    Below is your unique referral code. Share that code with everyone you know and remind them to
type your code into the order form when signing up.
    EXE-XXXXXX

    How to Exetel-a-friend
    Step 1 - Get your unique code
    Sign in to My Exetel and go to Useful Tools. Here you will find your unique referral code.
    Get your unique code
    Step 2 - Share your code
    Copy your unique referral code and share it amongst your family and friends.
    Step 3 - Have your friends sign up to Exetel broadband
    Importantly, your friends will need to input your unique referral code when ordering an Exetel nbn™ or Fibre service. Once their new broadband service is successfully connected, you’ll start receiving 10% off your broadband plan fee (up to a maximum of $10/mth per referral) for six months.
    The more friends who successfully connect with Exetel using your code, the more you save - up to a maximum of 100% off your broadband plan fee!
    Terms and conditions apply, see below.
    https://files.exetel.com.au/terms/Exetel-a-friend_Terms.pdf

    • Moderatorneil on 17/01/2023 - 17:24

      That's been in our system since December 2021. :)

      Comment

  • Oofy Doofy on 18/01/2023 - 14:13

    Douugh website/app has a referral system now.

    Example: Join Douugh with my invite code 34ad2c57 & you'll get $10! 🤑

    https://click.douugh.com/bS9S/5ce1a0e9

    T&C's apply, see link for more info. https://douugh.com/share-the-douugh

    • Moderatorneil on 19/01/2023 - 17:39

      Douugh added.

      • Oofy Doofy on 21/01/2023 - 10:22

        I tried adding my code and it kept showing an error. I see it says 'coupon code' there, I'm assuming that is just a placeholder for now, until the correct code usage is figured out?

        • Moderatorneil on 21/01/2023 - 11:24

          Nope, I just can't count. Should be working now. It accepts only 8 character codes, I accidently put 9 in there.

  • keonelittle on 20/01/2023 - 16:48

    Seems the macros link has changed, here is my referral taken today.

    https://www.macros.com.au?referral_code=F5QzS1hXs2WyDkoBbfpE…

  • keonelittle on 21/01/2023 - 10:38

    further to last comment, (sorry won't let me reply to the first one)

    As far as I can tell it has the exact same format at the front but still comes up with wrong format…. maybe the amount of letters at the end has greatly increased, ie. the code got mega sized. Could this cause it to say "no go"?

    • Moderatorneil on 21/01/2023 - 21:01

      Your code works for me. What's the error you received?

      • keonelittle on 21/01/2023 - 22:03

        I'm sorry Neil, it's working now! I do have a screenshot of the error on my pc, but now on my phone it's saving it properly. Maybe if i get it at any stage in the future I'll clear my cache and try again.

  • parad0x on 28/01/2023 - 14:06

    As it currently stands, Tangerine Telecome utilises the message system, which can be annoying having to wait for someone to respond , if they do at all. And you don't want to "spam" query multiple users, because they'll all be expecting to get the referral but wont….

    So the point being, I don't think this needs to be the case for Tangerine Telecom - Sure, codes will vary in format, and possibly length, but it's up to the end user to ensure they enter correctly, and I'm sure an invalid code would be denied by the telco at the time of rego.

    I'm proposing returning back to std method of referral here

    • Moderatorneil on 28/01/2023 - 22:03

      See this comment from the rep:

      Referral codes that are posted online will be de-activated and will not work. This is clearly stated in the terms and conditions provided when a referral code is provided to a valid customer.

      • parad0x on 29/01/2023 - 03:21

        Sorry, clearly didn't read my terms.

        This isn't contained in the original email, but clearly displayed hyperlink in said email takes you there

        *By posting your unique referral code on bargain websites you run the risk of your unique referral code being deactivated. *

  • Moderatorscrimshaw on 31/01/2023 - 21:20

    Referrals for MyRepublic is now disabled as they've gone under.

    • Gumbootboy on 10/02/2023 - 09:31

      I got moved to superloop and tried to add my referral for that, but looks like there is an change in the format. I posted below but it was blocked, not sure if you can see the content?

  • droodle on 02/02/2023 - 19:04

    Can you add uber groceries ?

    grocery-andye834ue

    • Moderatorneil on 03/02/2023 - 23:25

      Isn't groceries part of the Uber Eats app?

      • droodle on 03/02/2023 - 23:28

        Not sure what you mean they are both on UE but there are 2 referral codes:

        eats-….
        and
        grocery-…

        • Moderatorneil on 04/02/2023 - 21:53

          In the app, in Account, there is a link to :

          Invite friends

          On that screen is to invite someone to Uber Eats.

          Screenshot 1
          Screenshot 2

          Is there a section for groceries in the app?

  • Hot Chocolate on 03/02/2023 - 07:33

    Private internet access referral link format has changed since I get an error when I try to enter it in to the Ozbargain referral page

    • Moderatorneil on 04/02/2023 - 11:44

      What does your link look like?

      • sintro on 09/02/2023 - 07:45

        www. privateinternetaccess. com/pages/buy-a-vpn/1218buyavpn?invite=XXXXXX

        • Moderatorneil on 09/02/2023 - 15:48

          OK, looks like they switched from http to https. Have updated.

  • z z on 10/02/2023 - 01:24

    Can Plico Energy (solar and battery as a service provider) please be added? Their referral code URLs look like this:

    https://www.plicoenergy.com.au/referral?referrer_id={ReferralCode}

    New member gets between $200-$400 (depending on system installed), and referring member gets between $200-$800, depending on which system the new member gets, and how many referrals they've done. Full details are listed here: https://www.plicoenergy.com.au/terms-conditions/referral-202…

    • Moderatorneil on 10/02/2023 - 22:00

      Plico added.

      • z z on 10/02/2023 - 23:54

        Thank you!

  • Gumbootboy on 10/02/2023 - 09:30
    +1

    Hi,

    The SuperLoop format seems to have changed. The referral page on their website just gives a code and says to enter it on the signup, no link. Format is just XXX-XXXXXX

    eg mine is: SLC-654912

    I tried to use the existing suggested formats and add my code. The second one gave an error page, the first one when to a signup, not sure if it prefilled the referral anywhere. But when trying to save that link on Ozbargin it told me it was the wrong format. I was trying to save https://members.superloop.com/signup/referral?referral_code=…

    • Moderatorneil on 11/02/2023 - 15:10

      Updated, all codes expired and users notified.

      • su3050 on 11/02/2023 - 15:24
        +1

        Sorry where do I find this new format, all I see is my referral link - https://members.superloop.com/signup/referral?referral_code=… which no longer works

        • Moderatorneil on 11/02/2023 - 15:30

          I've updated to allow for codes 6-10 characters. That should cover old and new codes.

          The signup form on Superloop now has a box for referral code.

    • bobwokeup on 11/02/2023 - 15:36

      That’s weird I just logged in and only have a referral link.

      • Gumbootboy on 12/02/2023 - 18:52

        Interesting, same at the old format, or if not, what format. What URL do you find the referral link on?

        For me it is on this URL: https://superhub.superloop.com/free-with-friends

        And the page says:

        Free with Friends and save
        Tell your friends about our award-winning nbn broadband and save 10% (up to $10) on your
broadband plan fee for the next 6 months. The more friends who >sign up, the more you save!

        Your unique code
        Below is your unique referral code. Share that code with everyone you know and remind them to type your code into the order form when signing up.

        {codehere, with format 3 letters, dash, 6 numbers}

  • CatInTheHat7 on 10/02/2023 - 12:48

    New referral to add if possible please for Juniper. Appears the referrer’s full name is required as well as the alpha numeric code.

    Refer a friend and receive a $100 Prezzee voucher
    Give a friend this code to take 20% off their first month on the Weight Reset Program. You’ll receive a voucher when they use it to sign up.

    Who can use the Referral code?
    This code is for your friend’s first Juniper order. Your friend must:
    Create an account
    Complete the online quiz and choose “Through a friend” in response to “How did you hear about us?”
    Mention your full name in the quiz
    Add the code at checkout to receive 20% off their first month with Juniper.

  • BJReplay on 10/02/2023 - 19:14

    Energy Locals

    Update to the process - you can still put in an account number when you sign up - and the existing referral system where you request a referral, and it generates a PM works - I used it today. There is an option in the normal sign-up flow where you choose how you found out about Energy Locals, and if you choose A friend told me, you get the option to put in their account number.

    So, if we keep the existing process, the instructions to the referral provider should be to provide their account number, because that is what the sign-up form asks for (not name or email).

    However, Energy Locals now have a referral URL as well - I just received mine when I signed up: the format is https://elocals.me/99999999 where the numbers are your account number. It redirects to https://save.energylocals.com.au/my-friend-sent-me-here/ with the sign-up referral pre-filled. So, there is an option to change the referral system from a PM based system to one where it asks for the URL or the account number and doesn't require a user to respond to a PM.

    • Moderatorneil on 12/02/2023 - 21:14

      OK, updated to accept the URL.

      • BJReplay on 12/02/2023 - 21:18

        Thanks - I just got the notification that the referral had expired - I think - I didn't see it properly, just clicked on it ;)

    • joelby on 13/02/2023 - 11:03

      That's interesting.. I also received an elocals.me URL when I signed up in June 2022, but when I use it and try to sign up for a new account the 'how did you hear about us?' is not pre-selected, and if you click "Friend" the "friend's account number" field is not filled out. Does it work for you?

      • BJReplay on 13/02/2023 - 11:26

        That's really strange - it doesn't work now that I test it again today. I was about to suggest maybe it was an ad-blocker, but I've just tried on my mobile and I get the same, thing, and more to the point, the dummy link above with the fake account number also work (in the same way - takes you to the landing page). Sorry @neil for the bum steer, but it looks like the old way which asks for a PM asking for the account number should be reinstated.

        • Moderatorneil on 13/02/2023 - 15:33

          The locals.me doesn't appear to be passing any variable through. Is there anything further to that elocals.me link?

          Is the account number the same number that is on the end of the URL? e.g. 9xxxxxx

          • BJReplay on 13/02/2023 - 16:03

            @neil: Yes, the account number is the same as the number on the end of the URL, and it looks like elocals.me is just doing a straight redirection now.

            There is nothing else in the link.

            This is the text from my email:

            We're not going to waste our customers' money on TV ads or other expensive forms of promotion. So far we're growing through word of mouth. If you'd help us spread the word, we'd be very, very grateful. We'll credit your account with $50 for every person you refer via the link below.

            elocals.me/9077014

            The link is in the email (if I view the original email source) is elocals.me/9077014 [https://elocals.me/9077014]

            • Moderatorneil on 13/02/2023 - 19:47

              @BJReplay: OK, I've switched the system to coupon code and converted everyone's links to codes. People can just add their account number to the system until Energy Locals fixes things up.

              • BJReplay on 13/02/2023 - 19:53

                @neil: Thanks, and sorry about the messing around I've caused you.

          • theg00s3 on 13/02/2023 - 19:04

            @neil: yeah it’s not passing through anything for me

  • Lucille Bluth on 11/02/2023 - 02:32

    Abra - referral URL format has changed.

    It is now in this new format

    e.g. https://www.abra.com/ref?r=ABCDEF12

    (made up referral URL which for some strange reason is recognised as valid)

    • Moderatorneil on 13/02/2023 - 10:26

      Updated.

  • bobwokeup on 11/02/2023 - 15:30

    I just tried to update my Superloop 6 digit coupon code and it failed?

      • bobwokeup on 11/02/2023 - 15:35

        I don’t have a box. I just have a long referral link and I tried the 6 characters after the “code=” and it didn’t work?!

        • Moderatorneil on 11/02/2023 - 15:40

          I don’t have a box.

          The signup form for people signing up for a new service on Exetel. Not existing users.

          I just have a long referral link and I tried the 6 characters after the “code=” and it didn’t work?!

          Try again. Should take a 6 character code.

  • muwu on 11/02/2023 - 16:04
    Merged from Superloop referral link/code

    So, I renew my referral link for Superloop (10% for 6mo) in my OzB settings, and have gratefully received a few referees and discounts from fellow OzBargainers.

    The renewal occurs every 6mo - and the couple of times I've gone to do it I've forgotten the format that needs to be entered (and there's no immediate explanation apart from an error message).

    So the purpose of this forum entry is to validate the correct way to enter it, and to at least record a searchable thread for me to find in 6mo's time, and maybe even someone else?

    With a bit of frustration, I think my trial and error worked?..

    On your Superloop dashboard you'll find a hyperlink that will copy to clipboard your referral link:

    https://members.superloop.com/signup/referral?referral_code=…

    The entry for Superloop in you OzB referral settings won't accept this (entire) link and will display an error message without an explanation. It asks for a coupon code which (after a number of attempts) seems to accept:

    https://members.superloop.com/signup/referral?referral_code=BJZEAL&plan=1531
    i.e. BJZEAL

    Can another user verify this?

    If I have missed something that would make this more intuitive, please provide me feedback? If so, maybe we could have this modded to eliminate any confusion (@scotty, @neil)?

    • BillyStm on 11/02/2023 - 16:16
      +1

      Its in their wiki, caught me out at first until I searched for it (see last page of below link). Seems they cancelled all links and notified us to update our codes.
      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/139622

      Apparently when people sign up they are only offered a code box to enter so the 6 characters appears correct, that's what i've inputted at least based on the information mentioned above.

      Scotty/Neil - It would assist if it referenced what to input as a description similar to how it used to say dont put whole referral. Something as simple as only enter the first batch of letters after referral_code=

      • muwu on 11/02/2023 - 16:56

        Thanks

        Scoured OzB and didn't find anything except a forum topic that didn't go anywhere. I see those are new comments on page 42, hehe. Seems the format might have changed and everyone's getting notified - funny I found I last did this in August so I'm at the 6mo mark, coincidence it coincided with the change.

        • Moderatorneil on 11/02/2023 - 20:21

          Scoured OzB and didn't find anything except a forum topic that didn't go anywhere.

          What forum topic did you find?

          In My Account-Referrals, there is a link at the very top:

          For more information, please see this wiki page.

          On every store that has a referral system, there is an i button which links to the wiki.

          Both list this forum thread.

          • muwu on 11/02/2023 - 22:54

            @neil: Found this one which didn't help me

            Yeah that link (Settings - Referrals - More Information) didn't help. Read a general preface about referrals and a list of all the products that go to their OzB page.

            That's alright, probs just me 🤷‍♂️ Sounds like we've made improvements, I bet I'll do better next August 🤞

      • Moderatorneil on 11/02/2023 - 20:18

        Scotty/Neil - It would assist if it referenced what to input as a description similar to how it used to say dont put whole referral. Something as simple as only enter the first batch of letters after referral_code=

        I've put further clarification:

        If you can't find your referral code, use the code listed in the referral URL ?referral_code=XXXXXX. e.g. XXXXXX

  • hanofee on 15/02/2023 - 19:11

    Can we add new referrals for Daniel's Donut MyJam please?
    https://www.danielsdonuts.com.au/
    It's a code with format of DNDAxxxxxxx (with xxx being digits). It gives free donuts for the referrer after referee made 1st purchase (referee get 1 free upon joining anyway, even without referral)

  • Moo Deng on 17/02/2023 - 08:52

    Coinbase referral has expired and it is not accepting new referral code (incorrect format)

    https://coinbase.com/join/SAVVAS_2R?src=referral-link

    Even tried with the ?src=referral-link

  • 0burntrice0 on 18/02/2023 - 12:57

    Was hoping IFTTT could be added?
    Apologies if its been asked before.

    https://ifttt.com/referral

    https://ifttt.com/join?referral_code=m-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx…
    seems to be the format

    • Moderatorneil on 19/02/2023 - 11:12

      IFTTT added.

  • HamBoi69 on 19/02/2023 - 07:42

    Now that TopCashBack has launched down under, I thought they should be added to the referral system.

    https://www.topcashback.com.au/ref/member (insert numbers here)

    At the moment the bonus is $30

  • lynchyeatspizza on 20/02/2023 - 09:42

    Hi Neil, you add these new input formats so quickly, you must be a regex master

  • 0FoxGiven on 20/02/2023 - 12:16

    Can ledger be added into the system?

    my link : https://shop.ledger.com/?referral_code=ARMCS27VQ9QK5

    Boost your referrals: Ledger Nano X = $20 in BTC, Ledger Nano S Plus = $15 in BTC until Feb 21 (else $10 worth of BTC)

    • Moderatorneil on 20/02/2023 - 17:28

      Ledger added.

  • bobwokeup on 22/02/2023 - 11:59

    Block Earner referral bonus is now $25 when you keep $250 in your account for 30 days.

    • Moderatorneil on 22/02/2023 - 22:43

      Updated.

      • bobwokeup on 22/02/2023 - 22:51

        Thanks 👍🏽

    • SimAus007 on 23/02/2023 - 10:36

      PS: the referral part that changes is the last 4 characters of the URL, after the last forward slash, at this stage, I guess this will increase over time.

    • Moderatorneil on 24/02/2023 - 21:13

      Virgin Voyages added.

  • ThePointsGuru on 23/02/2023 - 11:22

    Hi Admins/Moderators,

    How can I add referral links for merchants not included on Ozbargain. Basically, I want to add my referral link for pay.com.au. I have seen some posts about pay.com.au but there is no way to add referral links for this merchant. Please guide.

    The URL format for the referral link. —- https://auth.pay.com.au/register?refcode=DA6F24 (the referral code is the 6-digit code after refcode=)
    Benefit for the referrers and referees —- Both referrer and referee gets 10000 pay rewards points after the referee transacts $10,000 in their first month
    Instructions to get the referral link —- Available on the account dashboard of existing customers.

    Thanks

  • agentsmith on 23/02/2023 - 20:31

    PetPost referral links are redirecting to the referral candy website.

    Can’t see any referral info on their website anymore - may have ceased?

    • Moderatorneil on 25/02/2023 - 22:48

      Have disabled Petpost. Thanks for letting us know.

  • Heybargain on 24/02/2023 - 21:22
    +4

    Can we add tesla referrals please?

    To give you an example (my link): ts.la/sam78769

    • Moderatorneil on 26/02/2023 - 10:15

      Tesla added.

      • mot on 27/02/2023 - 11:36

        Hi @neil

        Can we update the url format in the referral section as mentioned by @Heybargain?

        • Moderatorneil on 27/02/2023 - 19:39

          The system accepts both however you may not see the suggested formats in the text box on mobile devices due to the size of showing both links.

  • FOX on 25/02/2023 - 13:47

    Since the AMEX-DJ partnership is coming to an end and the fact that applications for DJ branded AMEX cards have closed, I suggest we remove the referral listings for the two AMEX-DJ cards.

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