User-Submitted Referral Code/Link Requests & Updates

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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.

Comments

  • Spintel has updated their referral program and each now gets a referral code to refer ‘
    Can you please update the current one to enable code sharing ?

    • Spintel updated to code and all referrers in system notified to add their codes. Also updated to reflect that the only benefit appears to be for the referrer ($5 for NBN, $1 for mobile).

  • Hi, can I request to have Oz Hair & Beauty's referral program added?

    The referral format is URL. It can be found in the "Refer A Friend" tab in the user's account page (https://www.ozhairandbeauty.com/account)
    Benefit and conditions are:

    Refer a friend and we’ll add a $10 credit to your Oz World account. Plus, your friend will receive $10 off when they spend over $50 on their first order.
    Terms & Conditions
    Oz World Credit applied to your account within 7 days of the referred customer placing their order. A referred customer must use their $10 voucher for the credit to be applied to your account. Please note, we cannot apply any credit to your account for any past transactions. As an Oz Ambassador, you may refer a friend, family member, colleague or foe.

  • The referral offer for ASOS is now 20% each (not 25%).

    • Thanks, updated.

  • Store request:
    Minisforum US store, free shipping to AU
    https://store.minisforum.com/

    The URL format for the referral link:
    https://store.minisforum.com/?referral_code={code}
    e.g. https://store.minisforum.com/?referral_code=zXPRxaDlhrqeM9a9…

    Instructions to get the referral link:
    After sign in, click "Rewards" floating button on bottom right, link is available at the bottom of the dialog.

    Benefit for the referrers and referees:
    $2 off coupon for referrers and referees

    Referee: after open referral link, close the "Join in" dialog, another "Get your $2 off coupon" dialog will pop up.

  • Jim's Home Fresh Deliveries

    Have stopped selling online for more than 1 year

    • Thanks. Disabled.

  • ReAmped Energy

    Stopped accepting new customers since last year's energy wholesale price crisis

    • Thanks. Disabled.

  • Hullo, any chance of adding Unyoked (https://unyoked.co/) to the referrals list?

    The URL format for the referral link: https://refer.unyoked.co/david973
    Instructions to get the referral link: Visit https://unyoked.co/refer, enter your name and email address to get a unique referrer link
    Benefit for the referrers and referees: 15% off for the referrer and referee

  • Hi there,
    I would like to request Swoop Broadband (https://www.swoop.com.au/) to be added.

    1. Referral Code system. Code format: 650dc17700
    2. Goodies.

    - You and anyone you successfully refer will receive $15 credit per month for 6 months.
    - All plans are eligible for the credit.
    - There are no limits to how many you can refer and how much you can save.
    03. To claim, enters the referral code in the promo code section on the checkout when you sign up.
    04. To get your own personal code, login to the client portal, click on the "refer a friend" section and you will see your own unique code.

    Thank you very much.

  • Refer a Friend offer for Cashrewards needs updating. Current offer:
    Introduce your friend to Cashrewards. If they join before 11:59 pm AEST on 26 May 2023 and make a qualifying purchase of $20 or more within 14 days of signing up, you will get $25, plus your friend will get $25 into their Cashrewards account. Everybody wins!

    • Updated.

      • Needs reverting again

        • Updated.

  • Can SimsDirect (https://simsdirect.com.au/) please be added to the referral program.

    Referral link to provide to a referee: http://simsdirect.refr.cc/{username} - where {username} appears to be the name of the referrer.

    Benefits:
    - Referee - they are provided with a coupon code which gives them a $5 discount for a SIM to purchase
    - Referrer - receives $5 cash

  • I don’t think there is any benefit for inviting friends to Beem It any more.

    Also with Bupa you the coupon code you now need to provide is actually your membership number, so I think it’s best if it was changed to PM only.

    • I don’t think there is any benefit for inviting friends to Beem It any more.

      Looks like Beem has been disabled in our system for a while.

      Also with Bupa you the coupon code you now need to provide is actually your membership number, so I think it’s best if it was changed to PM only.

      According to the comment of when we set it up, it is the membership number, https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/13516506/redir

  • Just got an email from Dinnerly stating that until end of June, referee can receive a free meal kit box, 25% off second box, 20% off third, and 15% off fourth, and referrer will receive 5000 woolworths rewards points.
    Need either the referees email, or to create a sharable link to send to referee.

    • Is the sharable link different for each referee you want to send to?

      • Yup. Each is unique, so no generic link to post as far as I can tell.

    • Dinnerly has been added.

  • Please consider adding Koh (cleaning products) as they have a new referral program.

    Share your unique referral link with family and friends to grab a discount on your next order. They will receive AU$25 discount and you'll receive AU$25 discount when they shop.

    Sign up/create an account or sign in to get your unique referral link.

    Referral link format: http://ref.koh.com/r_[referral ID]

    • My link was http://ref.koh.com/beP0eiZ7qq8 so no r_

      • Ah good to know. Silly assumption by me!

        • Not silly at all mate!! :)

    • That's been reactivated. Koh

      Timeline:

      • Added to system in 8/2019 ($10 for referrer & referee) #
      • Switched off due to not working in 1/2021
      • Reactivated & changed link structure.
  • Please add Eskimo. Format is Eskimo.travel/xyz where xyz is the referal code. 500mb goes to the user of the code.

    • Eskimo has been added.

  • Spaceship have temporarily suspended new customer sign ups and seem to have removed the referral codes for now. Hopefully will just be temporary

    https://www.spaceship.com.au/documents/a-message-from-spaces…

    • Spaceship deactivated.

  • This is my first time suggesting a new merchant referral - for VPN service provider AirVPN

    The URL format for the referral link:
    Instructions to get the referral link:
    • User registers for a new AirVPN account from the AirVPN website (or via a referral URL)
    • User logs into their AirVPN account and navigates to the Client Area > Referrals webpage
    • Look for the rectangular area positioned below 'Share format: Plain link' - this should display the referral URL

    Referral FAQ states:

    When a customer follows a referral link, a one-month validity 'referred_by' cookie is created in the customer's browser.

    • If it already exists and already points to the same referral, it gets renewed for one month.
    • If it already exists but does not point to the same referral, the original referral still remains.
    • During an account creation, a customer having the 'referred_by' cookie is linked to the referral.
    Benefit for the referrers and referees:
    • You can gain 20% from every purchase made by each user who discovers and registers an AirVPN account by following a link that you provide
    • Higher commissions are available when mid-term aims are reached. Contact us if you are interested in a mid-term commitment.
    • AirVPN added.

  • Can we please add Pet Chemist

    $10 each for $50+ spend

    The referee will only receive their coupon once the friend's order has been shipped

  • Hi,

    Can you please add RecycleSmart? Not sure how to get the format from the below, this is exactly how it was provided to me when I went to share mine below, in the app my code was 85c6fd (you can remove this if you like)

    Have you tried RecycleSmart?

    They collect hard-to-recycle items from your doorstep! Signup and get $5 off from your first Pickup

    https://recyclesmart.page.link/?link=https://my.recyclesmart.com/home/pickups/book_credits/85c6fd&apn=au.com.recyclesmart.recyclepedia&ibi=au.com.recyclesmart.recyclepedia&isi=id903864242&efr=1&st=RecycleSmart&sd=$5%20off%20your%20first%20Pickup

    • So the referee gets $5 off? What does the referrer get?

      • Both parties get $5 credit each that expires 3 months after issue.

  • Can San Churro (https://www.sanchurro.com/el-social/) please be added to the referral program.

    The referral enables the referee to join San Churro's el SOCIAL loyalty program.

    Referral link to provide to a referee: https://sanchurro.redcatcloud.com.au/auth/loyalty/{referral_code}#/register

    Benefits:
    - Referee - if they spend $5 in-store, they receive a free Churros for One
    - Referrer - receives a free Churros for One

    Further details can be found in the el SOCIAL Terms & Conditions - Section 8, found here: https://www.sanchurro.com/terms-conditions/

  • Add request for "Admiral markets" 15 USD each referrer and referee after sign up, kyc , after 20 trades or 30 day option hold. micro trading, so this can be around 50c total cost for each user. Completing myself and will check withdrawal times etc.

    details: https://admiralmarkets.com/partnership/refer-a-friend?regula…

    Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/beermoneyAus/comments/13ykyfq/get_1…

    referral link: https://admiralmarkets.com/start-trading/admiral-invest-stoc…

    User should sign up and complete kyc to open "investment.mt5" account. Referral link can then be obtained.

  • San Churro www.sanchurro.com

    The URL format for the referral link: https://sanchurro.redcatcloud.com.au/auth/loyalty/SCAXXXXXXX…

    Instructions to get the referral link: App>More> Refer a friend.

    Benefit for the referrers and referees:
    Referees, receive a free Churros For One after joining San Churro's loyalty program, becoming a verified el SOCIAL member and spending $5.
    Referrers, receive a free Churros For One after referree completes the above.

    Offer valid 14 days from referred member verification only.
    Not valid for delivery orders.
    Not valid with any other offer or discount and cannot be redeemed for cash.

  • Request to add AUS based "Future Golf".

    URL Format:
    https://futuregolf.com.au/referral/ref/xxxxx

    Instructions to get referral link:
    Click on "Refer a Friend" on the right hand panel

    Benefit for referees:
    15% discount on any membership

    Benefit for referrers:
    You get 10% of their fee paid as cash rebate

  • I think a merchant recently may have successfully harvested referral codes - in light of that, whether successful or just an attempt, would something like CAPTCHA prior to issuing a referral code be useful in preventing a repeat for others who may try it in the future? (Acknowledging the merchant's referral system has been switched to messaging members only so shouldn't have further issues from this mob.) Presumably they had access to a range of IP addresses so not easy to detect that way.

  • HelloFresh referral format seems to have changed to https://www.hellofresh.com.au/pages/inspiration-delivered?c=…

    • Hello? I know you are busy but saw lots of replies to other newer posts. Just checking you didn’t forget about this one

    • That link is for a "free box" which was $50 off and now seems to be $60.

      $60 off 1st Box ("Free Box")
      Referee gets a free box ($60 off 1st box). Referrer gets $50 credit.
      which is inspiration-delivered…

      $66-70 off 1st Box
      $66-70 off First Box, $20 off 2nd & $10/$20 3rd Box + $9.99 Delivery for Referees, $25 Credit for Referrer.
      which is raf_lp11

      Pretty convoluted system.

      • Hi neil do you use HelloFresh? That format seems to be the only referral link available when I go to this page - https://www.hellofresh.com.au/account-raf/freebie

        Whether I click on "send free box" or "send more invites" below that, both of them have the same referral code.

        • Hi neil do you use HelloFresh?

          I have a dormant account so possible I'm seeing different things.

          When I click free box I get inspiration-delivered. When opened up in a new browser it shows "free box" with details $60 off 1st, $20 off 2nd, $20 off 3rd.

          When I click send more invites, it is also inspiration-delivered and has the same details as above.

          When I go into OzBargain's referral system, I can see a bunch of links with raf_lp11 (entered this month). When trying them out I can see $68 off 1st, $20 off 2nd, $20 off 3rd. Instead of free box, it says Get Up to $158 Off!. So some of these users are getting slightly better offers.

          • @neil: I have always used the inspiration-delivered link before it expired today, and it worked previously. Are you able to allow both formats at least?

            • @itsfree: As per my comment above, there are 2 referral stores for HelloFresh:

              One with raf_lp11 and one with inspiration-delivered. They offer the referee different offers with raf-lp11 currently being the slightly better deal.

  • Another suggestion for a new merchant referral - AwardWallet (a service that can help you track any type of loyalty account and manage your travel plans)

    The URL format for the referral link:
    Instructions to get the referral link:
    • User registers for a new AwardWallet account from the AwardWallet website using a FREE Upgrade coupon (see below) or via a referral invite URL (or straightforward registration without a coupon or invite URL involved)
    • User logs into their AwardWallet account and navigates to the Invite to AwardWallet widget in the left navigation bar on the User's Accounts page
    • Look for the rectangular area positioned below 'Invite using a direct link' - this should display the referral invite URL

    FREE Upgrade Coupon

    Under the same Invite to AwardWallet widget, the User can share/hand out a Free upgrade coupon code (format: free-xxxxxxxxxx) for first-time registrants:

    • This Free upgrade coupon code can be redeemed/used up to a maximum of 10 times (i.e. 10 unique individuals can register for their first time on AwardWallet using this coupon code)
    • Each upgrade coupon redemption entitles the first-time registered user a 6 months free AwardWallet Plus membership, instead of the AwardWallet Free account
    • NOTE: The Free upgrade coupon code is DIFFERENT from the RefCode found in the User's Invite referral URL

    Benefit for the referrers and referees:

    Referral FAQ states:

    If you invite users and they join AwardWallet you get free 6-month upgrades for every 5 people who join, however, there is more to it. If any of the people you invite pay us for AwardWallet Plus, you will get bonus points in proportion to their contribution. If the people you invited don't pay us for upgrades you don't get any points. When you reach certain thresholds, we will convert those points into miles of your choice and deposit those miles or points into your loyalty account. For more details please review this tip:

    https://awardwallet.com/blog/tip_of_the_day/21-awardwallet-referrals/

  • I'd like to nominate Lenovo Australia as a merchant referral. Their loyalty program offers a bonus of 2000 points each for referring friends.

    The URL format for the referral link:

    • https://account.lenovo.com/au/en/account/login/?cts=xxxxxxxx
    • xxxxxxxxxx is a unique alphanumeric string

    Instructions to get the referral link:

    • Register for an account at the Lenovo Australia web site.
    • Log in and go to My Account, then click on the Loyalty Program button to register for the program.
    • The button changes to My Rewards after registering, click on it to go to the Rewards page.
    • Expand the Earn Points section (takes some time to load), then click the link for Invite Friends to generate the URL and code.

    Benefit for the referrers and referees:

    The My Lenovo Rewards FAQ page is here.

    Under the Earn Points section of the Rewards page it states:

    Refer your friends to join the loyalty program. You both will earn AUD 20 in reward if your friend makes a purchase of AUD 200 or more. 10 Accepted invites per calendar year.

    • Their referral system still appears to be broken as per last year's comment. Clicking the arrows do nothing.

      See screenshot. How did you get it to work?

      • Just patience, I guess. It did take a ridiculous amount of time for the arrow to expand in most of those sections, and I tested in two different browsers on Mac OS (Vivaldi & Safari). However, trying it now on my iOS phone and it’s not working so must still be problematic. I’ll test again later on Windows.

      • Yep, worked in Windows as well (Vivaldi & Edge). Again, it took a weirdly long time for the data to populate. Doesn't seem to work on phones, though, so up to you whether it's worth adding this to the referrals or not since it's not working 100% reliably.

  • Can Bulk Nutrients be added to the referral program.

    https://www.bulknutrients.com.au/account/referral-program

    5% off for those who use a referral link to sign up. 1% in store credit for the referrer.

    https://www.bulknutrients.com.au/refer/xxxxxxxx

    (xxxxxxxx is the unique code)

    • +1

      I get ‘You are not authorised to view this page’ when trying to log in with my BN creds. Anyone else?

      • When you go into your account do you have the "Referral Program" button next to "Account Settings"?

        • Nope seems I only have 'your favourites' 'order history' 'saved addresses' 'account settings' and log out. Have sent them an email to see if they can help because live chat asked me to explain what referral program means :P

          • +1

            @JHoliday: I've grabbed a couple screenshots of what I see and the T&C page here: https://imgur.com/a/e3voVo4

            Not sure why I've got it but just noticed it the other day. They might be still rolling it out, as it does say 'new' on the button.

      • Same for me!

  • Benefit: $10 For You, $10 For Your Referral

    Refer a friend to Blossom and you’ll both get $10 when each of you fund your account.
    You can refer up to 20 friends.
    Claim your $10
    Then, we’ll ask both you and your referral what you’d each like to do with your $10

    Sign up to receive referral link

    Format (it is flagging) "https://ref.blossomapp.com/register/xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"
    x is hexadecimal

  • Can we please add Sunglasshut.com?
    $10 for each referer and referred
    Format:
    https://sunglass-hut.mention-me.com/m/ol/XXXXXXX

  • Bluetti

    The URL format for the referral link
    https://refrr.app/code/code
    My link as an example
    https://refrr.app/Qo7a3F0A3z/107882

    Instructions to get the referral link
    Make an account and click refer a friend at the bottom of the website - https://www.bluettipower.com.au/pages/refer-a-friend
    Click refer now and share provided link

    Benefit for the referrers and referees.
    By joining our referral program, you can earn the same amount of BLUETTI Bucks* for every AU dollar your friend spends. Your friends will receive a 5% discount.

    *BLUETTI Bucks is BLUETTI's virtual currency and is used on its official website to redeem Coupons, and BLUETTI Lifestyle Products (Mini fridges, etc. ).

    • Bluetti added (on 8/6).

  • could we add Oakley Australia

    code https://oakley.mention-me.com/m/ol/tk9ex-tomas-nemecek

    "Oakley® gave me a special offer to share with my friends. I’m treating you to an exclusive $10 off your first order. I’ll also get a reward, so it’s a win-win!"

    Both get $10 Off

    • Oakley has been added.

  • Hi guys
    What are we doing with oculus quest referrals for new games?

    battle talent has a referral option

    https://www.oculus.com/appreferrals/(username)/8752849024786000

  • Hi, I attempted to add my binance (standard) referral code but it says incorrect format. I think binance have changed their format recently, what do I need to do to help correct this?

    • What's the link you are trying to put in?

  • Request to add 'Ubigi'.
    How to join the Ubigi referral program?

    URL Format:
    No URL. You are given a 8 character code you should input in the coupon code box on checkout.

    Instructions to get referral link:
    Make an account and click on 'Refer' in the top menu.

    Benefit for referees:
    20% discount on first order

    Benefit for referrers:
    50% discount on next order

    • Ubigi added.

  • My previous comment was unpublished in error. As per this comment: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/13856767/redir
    I agree that the code should instead be updated to the full http address for Energy Locals rather than just the code.

    • The issue is addressed in the comments here. The URL doesn't insert the referrer's account number. You'll have to manually enter it in when signing up.

      Also from the OP:

      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.

  • Can we please add Australian Unity:
    https://www.australianunity.com.au/health-insurance/members/…

    If you’ve got Australian Unity health insurance, you can get rewarded for telling your friends and family about us.

    With “Member Get Member” you’ll receive a $100 gift card* every time a friend you refer joins Australian Unity and takes out Hospital, Combined Hospital and Extras, or Overseas Visitors Cover. Just make sure that they give us your details when they sign up.

    And there's no limit to the number of friends you can refer and the number of gift cards you can receive:

    One membership = one $100 gift card
    Five memberships = $500 in gift cards

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