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

  • itsfree on 29/10/2023 - 16:09

    Evernote has killed their referral program:

    Note: After a thorough review, we made the decision to end our friend referral program in May 2021. You may still redeem any unexpired points that have been earned through this program.

    https://help.evernote.com/hc/en-us/articles/208314268-Redeem…

    • Moderatorscrimshaw on 29/10/2023 - 16:15

      Thanks. Evernote disabled

  • Harry P Ness on 30/10/2023 - 14:56
    Merged from [Solved] Oculus Store Referral Format Has Changed

    I got the notification that my Oculus store referral code has expired, and went to change it. Previously the URL was from oculus.com however now it's meta.com, which OzB's referral system won't accept due to "wrong format". The only difference between the two links is replacing "oculus" with "meta" ie https://www.meta.com/referrals/link/<unique_referral_code>

    Is this something than can be fixed?

    TIA

    • Moderatoralvian on 30/10/2023 - 15:06

      Referral system now accepts meta.com as the domain.

      • Harry P Ness on 30/10/2023 - 17:35

        Thanks mate, I'm still getting a format error

        • Moderatoralvian on 30/10/2023 - 17:49

          Meta/Oculus referral link includes a trailing slash "/".

          https://www.meta.com/referrals/link/ReferralID/

          We have relaxed our filter to make the trailing slash optional.

  • Buyer0fBargains on 01/11/2023 - 05:34

    Current AliExpress referral offer is "Give your friends up to AUD$7.00 in coupons, get a AU$4.00 coupon"

    • Moderatorneil on 01/11/2023 - 17:40

      Updated.

  • toniyellow on 01/11/2023 - 14:46

    Can Hello Neighbour
    https://www.meta.com/en-gb/experiences/4548214431946302/
    be added to meta / oculus games
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/referral/oculus

    Also can the app/game link be added to https://www.ozbargain.com.au/deals/meta.com
    It was previously on https://www.ozbargain.com.au/deals/oculus.com

    The quest app is still giving out oculus.com URLs for game referrals at the moment, even though headsets have changed

    Thanks!!

    • Moderatorneil on 01/11/2023 - 22:31

      Added. Will work out Meta vs. Oculus domains in the future.

  • BJReplay on 03/11/2023 - 17:44
    +1

    CovaU has changed their referral program.

    It used to require the account holder to submit the details of the person being referred - First Name, Surname, email and mobile.

    It worked, but OzBargainers didn't like being asked (especially if they didn't read the instructions first) for these details when the request a referral and get back a PM asking for those details!

    Referrer gets $50 EFTPOS card. Referee gets $50 credit. Private Message with First Name, Last Name, Email, and Phone Number.

    The new system generates a link that you can give out, so the OzBargain system can be changed to accept the OzBargain member's account number, so it can randomly assign a referral link.

    That said, I've got a few successful referrals, and few more where CovaU haven't yet paid me or paid me at all, so the risk is that I won't know if it's been clicked, and won't be able to chase up CovaU, whereas with the current system, at least I know and can chase up CovaU

    The referral link is https://signup.covau.com.au/refer?ref=NNNNNNN where NNNNNNN is the account number.

    I'm putting this in as a comment rather than a request, as I'd be interested in moderators and other's thoughts.

    I think automated is probably better - and a better experience for the requesting user (as they get the link back right away, rather than having to wait for a PM response), but it is likely to give less back to the OzBargainer who provides their account number, so is more likely to just funnel leads to CovaU.

    That said, if someone comes to OzBargain looking for a referral, they're probably going to sign up anyway.

    • Moderatorneil on 05/11/2023 - 16:49

      Changed to URL, removed all entries & notified all users.

  • JHoliday on 03/11/2023 - 23:02

    Naked Wines is giving a format error when I try enter my code

    http://www.nakedwines.com.au/invite/firstname-lastname

    • Moderatorneil on 07/11/2023 - 17:19

      Are you sure its http and not https?

  • JHoliday on 06/11/2023 - 21:31

    Please add Just eSIM

    LQYBNRY9

    Friend should type code in their app, then make a purchase. Both will then get a $3 bonus to their accounts

  • davidmwilliams on 07/11/2023 - 08:37

    Libro.fm

    Format: https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=XXXXXX

    Instructions: Navigate to https://libro.fm/refer

    Benefit for referees: Disappointingly, I don't believe there is any benefit to those using the referral code: https://support.libro.fm/support/solutions/folders/480004879…

    Benefit for referrers: You receive a free audiobook credit (for perpetual use of the audiobook vs. subscription) when the referee starts their membership.

    • Moderatorneil on 08/11/2023 - 18:44

      As there hasn't been any deals posted for Libro and no benefit for the referee, we won't be adding this store at this time.

      • davidmwilliams on 09/11/2023 - 00:27

        Seems fair; it's a bit crap of their referral program to offer nothing for the referee.

  • GenerallyClumsy on 07/11/2023 - 11:26
    +2

    Some companies ask the referral sender for the referral receivers email address. In that case the OB system uses a DM to prompt to referral code sender. Maybe the DM could include a pre-filled form for the requester including their email and name? The name and email would then be sent to the discount code sender.

    • itsfree on 11/11/2023 - 10:01
      +1

      This would be handy

    • Moderatorneil on 09/11/2023 - 23:49

      Added.

  • afreedma on 08/11/2023 - 12:43

    Kent Street Cellars (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/deals/kentstreetcellars.com.au)

    https://i.refs.cc/Zepd8a7t?smile_ref={ReferralCode}

    $10 off coupon for referrer and $10 off coupon for referee if referee makes a purchase.

    Open the rewards widget in the bottom left of the store and copy the referral link provided.

  • altomic on 08/11/2023 - 18:26

    dozendeals.com.au
    Format - https://i.refs.cc/xuLE9whq

    Benefit for referees and referrers - both receive $35 off coupon

    • Moderatorneil on 11/11/2023 - 17:37

      Added.

  • AcousticJZ on 09/11/2023 - 10:49

    Meta / Oculus Store

    I'm trying to add Ultrawings 2 to the list of apps. Unable to paste the referral link as it is getting unpublished. But the link ends with the following…

    ../appreferrals/<username>/3215828205181680/

    • Moderatorneil on 11/11/2023 - 22:58

      Unable to paste the referral link as it is getting unpublished.

      As per 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.

      …

      Meta / Oculus Store

      I'm trying to add Ultrawings 2 to the list of apps.

      Added.

  • alexshel on 10/11/2023 - 08:17

    There is an issue with Rydo code. (Added by Moderator, confirming this here ) The system says code is already used by someone.

    Screenshots:
    https://photos.app.goo.gl/gr533CjYzZYjtqP36
    https://photos.app.goo.gl/yyEYN3HJ3wiBYSAV6

    • Moderatorneil on 12/11/2023 - 12:06

      Yep, just confirmed I have the same code showing on my app but the share button actually produces a different code. I'm just going to switch it off for the time being until the issue is resolved on their end.

  • peso255 on 10/11/2023 - 22:05

    One Month is an upskilling platform, focused around software development, marketing and startups.

    https://onemonth.refr.cc/e*********a (the email handle that I submitted when signing up)
    Benefit: Give your friends 30% off. When your friends buy from your invite link, you get 30% of friend’s purchase amount!
    Get Referral Link: https://onemonth.referralcandy.com/ (advertised to users of the One Month platform)

    • Moderatorneil on 12/11/2023 - 20:28

      One Month added.

      • peso255 on 13/11/2023 - 07:13

        I think the regex validation is wrong. The initial url format is onemonth.refr.cc/xxxx, which redirects to go.referralcandy.com/share/yyyy, which redirects to onemonth.com/?discount_code=rc__&aic=yyyy&utm_source=referralcandy&utm_medium=direct - none of these fit the required pattern (which looks like a different referral system entirely, smile.io instead of referralcandy).

        • Moderatorneil on 13/11/2023 - 15:26

          Fixed.

  • lasterato on 11/11/2023 - 10:00

    MadPaws please.

    Format: https://madpaws.com.au/account?referralCode=XXXXXXX

    Instructions - from: https://help.madpaws.com.au/hc/en-us/articles/8812518705561-…

    Ever been down the dog park and told someone you're a pet sitter or dog walker?? And they've asked for your details!?

    Not only can you share your profile with them but you can also offer them $30 Mad Paws Credit! All our Sitters and Dog Walkers are able to offer all new Owners $30 Mad Paws credit when they sign up for the first time using your personalised code.

    You can find your link via your Sitter Dashboard - Mad Paws Credit (see screenshot below)

    This link provides $30 credit to any new users who sign up. You can either send them the link directly or fill in their email address and we can send them a link for you. You may also want to share your profile directly with them so they can book you with their new credit! Your public profile can be found on your Profile page - About.

    • Moderatorneil on 13/11/2023 - 23:27

      That's already in our system. MadPaws

      I've updated from:

      Referrer and referrer gets $25 credit, after their first paid booking of at least $25.

      to

      Referee gets $30 credit.

    • Moderatorneil on 14/11/2023 - 09:53

      Added.

  • Birdbrain on 14/11/2023 - 01:58

    Jamie Kay NZ seems to have a new referral format. The previous one looks like: https://a.marsello.com/1/{ReferralCode}

    However when requesting a new code it looks more like this and throws an error when attempting to update:

    http://rwrd.io/{ReferralCode}

    • Moderatorneil on 14/11/2023 - 17:08

      Updated.

  • Ozfanmel on 15/11/2023 - 09:47

    Hi Mod, Please activate the anzplus referral program. its back with limited period. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/811865

    • Moderatorneil on 15/11/2023 - 14:46

      That's been added.

  • ozbargbro on 17/11/2023 - 08:18

    Hi mod, please add:
    The Garden Superstore (thegardensuperstore.com.au)

    Referrer and referrer get $6 credit.

    URL: https://i.refs.cc/0xvnsUJQ?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJ…

  • Techie4066 on 17/11/2023 - 19:19

    Hey guys, for Felix Mobile maybe you could clarify in the description that the credit is applied after the SIM is activated (ie. no discount for a new user's first month)? Just spoke to their chat to confirm this. Also, perhaps the referral codes could do with a clear-out, whole bunch of dead codes in there.

    • Moderatorneil on 18/11/2023 - 22:10

      Have updated message to:

      1 Month Free or $35 Credit for referrer and referee after SIM activation.

      and reduced code expiry from 365 days to 180 days which should hopefully cull most of the dead codes by tomorrow.

  • JHoliday on 17/11/2023 - 22:35

    Bitrefill referral link format has changed slightly (although the old link still appears to work for now) - New link is https://www.bitrefill.com/invite/cn9ugt3f

    • Moderatorneil on 19/11/2023 - 12:06

      Updated.

  • WeatySmalls on 19/11/2023 - 09:28

    Hey guys,

    Could you please add store: We Might Be Tiny
    https://www.wemightbetiny.com.au/

    Referral Link Example:
    https://i.refs.cc/2If1SNHX?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJ…

    • Moderatorneil on 20/11/2023 - 15:36

      The benefits are?

      • WeatySmalls on 20/11/2023 - 15:51

        $15 coupon off (min $80 spend) pops up when you click the referral

  • AussieMark on 20/11/2023 - 04:36

    Posted assassin creed quest 2 referral. Please add

    • Moderatorneil on 21/11/2023 - 09:48

      As per 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.

      ..

      assassin creed quest 2

      Added.

  • JHoliday on 21/11/2023 - 15:34

    Please add The Pass

    You can now refer a friend to The Pass and score 500 points each!*

    Send a mate your referral code before they make their first order in The Pass, and they'll receive 500 points.

    Once they spend more than their credit, you'll get 500 points too!*
    Your referral code:
    C9FM7Z3BZV

  • AcousticJZ on 21/11/2023 - 18:02

    Two new referral links for Meta Oculus Store

    Ancient Dungeon VR
    https://www.oculus.com/appreferrals/AcousticJZ/5138511912885…

    • Moderatorneil on 22/11/2023 - 18:21

      Added Ancient Dungeon VR. Did you say there was 2?

  • CatInTheHat7 on 23/11/2023 - 06:59

    My referral link for Klook Travel is a different format.

    https://s.klook.com/c/xxxxxxxx (where the last section is a string of upper & lower case letters).

    The app also gives me a Referral code (not the same as the letters in the referral link).

    • Moderatorneil on 23/11/2023 - 19:26

      Updated.

  • dtox on 24/11/2023 - 21:02

    Can we add heymix.ai?

    Format: https://heymax.ai?referral_code=xxx

    Refer a friend and get 1,000 miles each

    1000 Miles for every referral that earns 2000 confirmed Max Miles within 6 months of sign up.

    You must also earn 2000 confirmed Max Miles in your lifetime to earn referral bonuses.

    • Moderatorneil on 26/11/2023 - 10:35

      heymax added.

  • TurnipHead on 25/11/2023 - 15:03

    My moomoo referral expired but I can't enter it in OzB referral system. Says "Error: Verification error - wrong format". Can someone please have a look? Thanks.

    Fyi my referral code is in the format of https://j.au.moomoo.com/xxxxxx

    • Moderatorneil on 26/11/2023 - 18:04

      Updated.

  • JHoliday on 27/11/2023 - 09:46

    Please add Romeless

    Say goodbye to roaming charges. Go Roamless when you travel. Single global eSIM; no plans; no expirations. Just easy, seamless connectivity.

    1. Use my code: H49QB
    2. Add funds to your wallet

    You get $3.00 bonus; I get $3.00 bonus. Good deal :)

  • AussieMark on 27/11/2023 - 13:03

    How do I actually input my own referral codes for the meta referral apps? It only has a tick box and random and when I go to my profile referrals the games aren't listed there

    • Moderatorneil on 28/11/2023 - 18:34

      You need to add your Oculus username to Meta/Oculus Referral for Apps & Games

      • AussieMark on 29/11/2023 - 17:00

        thanks I did that but theres only tick boxes and RANDOM boxes.

        No where to put in my refferal id.

        • AussieMark on 29/11/2023 - 18:07

          Unless I just tick the ones I own?

          • Moderatorneil on 29/11/2023 - 23:21

            @AussieMark: Yes, tick the ones you own.

            Clicking the random is for referees who want to purchase the game.

            We'll see if we can make that a bit clearer.

  • iFetch on 28/11/2023 - 00:17

    PurePlant Protein

    URL Format:
    https://www.ppprotein.com.au?sca_ref=xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    Instructions to get referral link:
    Go to https://www.ppprotein.com.au/pages/partner and click on Login (or Sign-up if not a member)
    Once logged in go to the Dashboard - https://af.uppromote.com/PurePlantProtein/dashboard
    Copy the Default Affiliate Link

    To get a 10% off coupon, copy the Affiliate coupon below. Note: you can also edit the coupon before sharing it.

    Benefit for referees:
    Using an Affiliate Coupon code gives the referee 10% off their entire order. (Must message the referrer for their code)

    Benefit for referrers:
    1 Free bag of Pure Protein Powder for each person that buys via the default affiliate link.
    Commission for each purchase using the affiliate coupon code.

  • aurabuyinvestdonate on 28/11/2023 - 10:04

    'Aura Buy Invest Donate' please;

    The URL format for the referral link; https://app.aura.club/ref/xxxxxxxxxxxx - where xxxxxxxxxxxx is a numeric code, e.g. https://app.aura.club/ref/163143409070

    Benefit for the referrers and referees: $5 for referee and $5 for referrer, after referee makes first purchase (includes Shell Coles Express fuel purchases).

    Instructions to get the referral link; Log in to your Aura app and tap 'Invite Friends' on the dashboard to share your unique Aura QR code or Invite link with friends and family.

  • node modules on 29/11/2023 - 01:48

    Buyee

    URL Format
    https://buyee.jp?fc=xxxxxxxxxxxxx

    Where xxxxxxxxxxxxx is 13 characters and in hexadecimal

    Instructions to get referral link
    Clicking the URL will take you to the top page of the Buyee site. You will receive the coupon upon completion of member registration.

    Benefits
    You share the referral URL with your friend, and when your friend completes a new registration from the shared URL, they will receive a discount coupon.
    Then, when your newly registered friend completes their first purchase, you will receive a discount coupon.

    • The referred person's order amount must be 5,000 yen or more.
    • The purchase will be deemed to be complete when the referred friend's order arrives at Buyee's warehouse.
    • If you are identified to be a new registrant with multiple Buyee accounts, we will cancel your eligibility for the campaign.
  • Scrooge McDeal on 29/11/2023 - 12:17

    Can we please have a referral system/ thread for:
    [Android, iOS] Free €10 eSim Credit + €2 Free Credit (Ref. Code) (150 Countries) + €0.50 Charge for New Accounts @ Yesim

    • Referral code gives an extra Free €2 Credit.

    • Moderatorneil on 01/12/2023 - 22:57

      Referee gets €2 Credit? What does the referrer get?

      • Scrooge McDeal on 02/12/2023 - 09:42

        I am not sure, because I used someone else referral and I gave my referral to someone else.
        It might be, a one way referral system.
        I don't think it matters now, as the deal it's expired.
        But in the future, if there is a promo code. It might be best just to do a giveaway thread for promo codes.

        • Moderatorneil on 03/12/2023 - 15:48

          If there is NO benefit to the referrer and referee codes can be reused then may as well just put 1 code in the deal post for everyone to use.

    • Moderatorneil on 06/12/2023 - 15:56

      Added.

  • Buyer0fBargains on 06/12/2023 - 10:25

    Referral offer is now $30 for referrer, $10 for referee at ShopBack

    • Moderatorneil on 06/12/2023 - 23:21

      Updated

  • Ozfanmel on 07/12/2023 - 10:25

    Hi - Westpac needs to be added in the referral program.

    They have provided 6 digit code. details are in https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/818793

    https://www.westpac.com.au/personal-banking/bank-accounts/tr…

    • Moderatorneil on 07/12/2023 - 12:02

      Westpac added.

      • Ozfanmel on 07/12/2023 - 13:31

        HI Neil, There was some comments in the post that its only for first 5 referrer and referee to receive $50 bonus. It may be better to make more personal message option to avoid referee losing the bonus offer.

        • Moderatorneil on 07/12/2023 - 15:19

          That's been changed to PM.

  • bargain4all on 07/12/2023 - 16:12

    Hi Mods,

    Master Remit needs referral system. They will provide link like https://www.masterremit.com/r/{referralCode}
    Or Users can enter referral code in the given box at sign up by selecting friends from drop down box.

  • Cheapo Moose on 08/12/2023 - 08:50

    Could the following be added to Oculus App Referrals:

    Arizona Sunshine 2
    https://www.oculus.com/appreferrals/<username>/5245041552210…

    • Moderatorneil on 11/12/2023 - 17:26

      Added.

  • Rockin20 on 10/12/2023 - 17:52

    HI guys can we please add https://safestyle.com.au/

    The URL format for the referral link eg https://i.refs.cc/N3rTGL7O
    https://i.refs.cc/XXXXXXX
    Benefit for the referrers and referees : They get and you get a $10 Off Coupon
    Instructions to get the referral link : https://safestyle.com.au/account#smile-home

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