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

  • pixxelpusher on 04/10/2023 - 22:28

    Can these Meta Quest referral links please be added:

    CarX Rally VR
    https://www.oculus.com/appreferrals/{USERNAME}/8896111623796813/

    BRINK Traveler
    https://www.oculus.com/appreferrals/{USERNAME}/3635172946605196/

    • Moderatorneil on 05/10/2023 - 23:00

      Added.

  • denserham on 05/10/2023 - 13:29

    1st Energy is an electricity company with pretty good rates if you sign up via Econnex to get cashback you get a worse rate than you could get otherwise so I would have liked a referral but couldn't find one. the way they do a discount on your bill means they are the cheapest in my area by a mile but they don't show up high on the Vic Energy Compare website at all.

    As soon as you sign up the successful signup page has your referral code.

    Refer a friend and get a $50 account credit

    By sharing your referral code with family and friends, both of you will receive a $50 account credit on your next bill when they successfully transfer to 1st Energy. Your unique code is QRF0070289

    REFERRAL CODE: https://join.1stenergy.com.au/refer?ref=QRF0070289

    terms and conditions

  • SirCrumpet on 05/10/2023 - 14:27

    Cellar One have updated their Cellar Rewards program and their referral system (moving to "Cellar Dollars" store credits instead of "points").

    Benefits are similar:
    Referee receives access to store and $100 off a welcome pack.
    Referrer receives $20 Cellar Dollars (store credit) after referrer makes their first purchase.

    For referrals during October, the referrer receives $40 Cellar Dollars instead of $20.

    The referral link format has changed to https://invites.cellarone.com.au/referral?advocate=614327494…

    • Moderatorneil on 08/10/2023 - 20:28

      Updated.

  • GenerallyClumsy on 05/10/2023 - 15:21

    Aussie broadband has a referral URL format but the OB system doesn't seem to be using it. It is https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/nbn-plans/?c=460xxx3

    • Moderatorneil on 09/10/2023 - 10:39

      The system is private message only.

      Unfortunately we have to disable the Aussie Broadband referral system as Aussie Broadband has requested to remove it, being in violation to fair play policy of their refer a friend program.

      and eventually moved to PM only.

      See comment

  • eriberry on 07/10/2023 - 20:23

    Please add Herbidoor.

    Format:

    https://herbidoor.com?referral_code=xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    • Moderatorneil on 09/10/2023 - 19:07

      Benefits are?

  • Buyer0fBargains on 10/10/2023 - 13:36

    TopCashback offer needs to be updated. It's

    Refer a friend and earn $30 free cashback, Plus a $10 Sign Up Bonus for your friend

    • Moderatorneil on 10/10/2023 - 22:41

      That's already what's in the system.

      $10 Bonus Cashback for Referred Member, after they earn $10 of cashback (Until 29/7). Referrer receives $30 after referee earns $10 of cashback.

      • Buyer0fBargains on 11/10/2023 - 09:06

        The current one in the system comes across as …. referred members only received $10 bonus prior to 29/7, now they receive nothing. Maybe rewording so all the programs have a similar format would make it less confusing? or removing the part about 29 July, as we are now in October?

        i.e. Shopback's says "$30 for referrer, $10 for referee after referee qualifies" …..and then has the full qualifying conditions listed as well.

        Cashrewards says "$10 for referee and $10 for referrer, after referee makes $20 purchase within 14 days."

        Perhaps TopCashback would be clearer if "$30 for referrer, $10 for referee after referee qualifies" is also used?

        "$10 Bonus Cashback for Referred Member, Referrer receives $30 after referee earns $10 of cashback.

  • Lisamarie90 on 10/10/2023 - 16:50

    Can we please add The Memo?

    REFERRAL PROGRAM: Give $20. Get $20.
    Customers are invited to join The Memo’s Referral Program upon completing a purchase. Upon joining the Referral Program you (the referrer) are supplied with your own unique referral link which can be shared with friends and family (the referred friends) to introduce them to The Memo.

    How the Referral Program works:

    The referred friend is offered a voucher code for $20 off their first purchase over $100 at thememo.com.au.
    The referrer will receive a voucher code for $20 off their next purchase over $100 when their friend places their first order at thememo.com.au and we have confirmed it as a legitimate purchase that meets the program’s qualification requirements.

    https://thememo.com.au/

    • Moderatorneil on 11/10/2023 - 15:03

      The Memo added.

      • Lisamarie90 on 11/10/2023 - 22:07

        Hi Neil,
        I can see an option has been placed for a code.
        It’s actually a referral link.
        It begins with:
        https://410thememo.refr.cc/[enter unique name]

        Can this be updated?
        Thanks,
        Lisa

        • Moderatorneil on 13/10/2023 - 09:55

          Updated.

  • david90 on 10/10/2023 - 18:30

    The WorldRemit referral URL format has changed:

    https://www.worldremit.com/en/r/referxxxxxxxxxxxx

    • Moderatorneil on 11/10/2023 - 21:48

      Updated.

    • Moderatorneil on 12/10/2023 - 15:10

      Having a look at your link and it doesn't seem to work. Are you sure there isn't a / in there somewhere?

  • davidgeoffreyh on 11/10/2023 - 09:53

    Who Gives A Crap minimum spend has been changed to $58 (was $48). https://au.whogivesacrap.org/pages/invite

    • Moderatorneil on 12/10/2023 - 21:41

      Updated.

  • 00 on 14/10/2023 - 18:59

    Can you add the referral for Hawkers beer in Melbourne?

    https://i.refs.cc/VgDspnW7?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJ…

    • Moderatorneil on 15/10/2023 - 23:25

      Benefits are?

  • itsfree on 15/10/2023 - 13:43

    Would you kindly add GoCardless:

    Get $200.00 when you refer a new merchant that signs-up to GoCardless and processes $1000.00 of direct debits and/or instant bank pay transactions using GoCardless and the new merchant will also receive $200.00 (the “Prize”).
    https://manage.gocardless.com/sign-up?referral_code=adfb2c0c…

    And PingMe:

    Both your friend and yourself will get 0.2 Coins once the new account has set their phone number
    Referral code: FQHYLML

    (Coins are the tokens used to acquire disposable phone numbers in the app)

    • Moderatorneil on 16/10/2023 - 10:59

      GoCardless & PingMe added.

      • itsfree on 16/10/2023 - 18:21

        Thanks, Neil. I noticed the GodCardless page has been added, but the referral box is missing.

        • Moderatorneil on 16/10/2023 - 21:21

          Fixed.

  • taradavey on 17/10/2023 - 16:21

    Hello,

    Can Dinnerly referral be updated?
    Just to clarify that Referree must provide their First name and Email Adress for Referer to refer them.

    Thank you,
    Tara

    EDIT - Have realized that this is only necessary when subscription is deactivated. With activated subscription of Referer, you can send a link.

  • itsfree on 18/10/2023 - 15:44

    Would you kindly add a referral box to RobotMyLife?

    Referrers get $20 off their first purchase; referrees get $50 store credit. Format: REFMHKKHBVGHR

    • Moderatorneil on 19/10/2023 - 11:49

      Added. I think you got that the wrong way round. Friend gets $20 off 1st purchase, you get $50 store credit. Correct?

      • itsfree on 19/10/2023 - 12:34

        Yes, my bad!

  • GenerallyClumsy on 18/10/2023 - 17:04

    Add Dresden vision. It needs to be a DM as the referrer needs to invite the referee.

  • kermi on 19/10/2023 - 16:57

    Dresden Vision referral please

    https://dresden.vision/au

    https://dresden.vision/au/referral-program

    • Moderatorneil on 21/10/2023 - 20:51

      Added.

  • Buyer0fBargains on 20/10/2023 - 15:05
    +1

    Does anyone know the legalities of a referral code being supplied but there being no published terms and conditions (or restrictions) for it? Or where to find this info?

  • pro on 20/10/2023 - 20:35
    +1

    The Meta Quest app has changed the domain name to meta.com.

    Can we have the referral page updated from 'Oculus' to 'Meta Quest' (as people won't be searching oculus when being new products, i.e the Quest 3). This will make it easier for new users searching the referral system to find meta quest.

    It's a decent referral bonus ($47) so let's make the most of all the new people buying the Quest 3.

    The referral links are now in this format:
    https://www.meta.com/referrals/link/username

    • pixxelpusher on 22/10/2023 - 04:12

      Need to make sure this is only for the headset link as oculus.com referrals are still working for games.

      Also the information line on here says (Doesn't apply to Quest 3 or Pro). This is now incorrect and referrals can be used with Quest 3 and I assume Quest Pro. The wording on Meta now says "Invite a friend with a link to buy any new Quest device".

    • Moderatorneil on 09/11/2023 - 15:01

      It's now in the Meta store.

  • Rockin20 on 21/10/2023 - 10:09

    https://au.myprotein.com/myreferrals.list - myprotein have changed their referral offer
    :(

    They will receive 35% off their order when they spend $70 or more*

    You will receive $20 credit for each referral. Be sure to look out for boosted referral activity

    • Moderatorneil on 22/10/2023 - 19:57

      Updated

  • Goliegosh on 21/10/2023 - 17:40

    Amateur Golf Challenge referral please!

    URL Format: https://www.playagc.com/join/?r=Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx…
    My example referral code is here > https://playagc.com/join?r=NjIyNnxKb3NodWEgR2xhc2VyLUtlYXRpb…

    Instructions to get referral link:
    Within the mobile application, navigate to the invite tab which will provide you with a link.

    Benefit for referees:
    None - however currently new members upon a successful deposit will receive free Bridgestone golf balls (number of free golf balls depends on deposit)

    Benefit for referrers:
    $20 will be added to your account for every friend that joins and plays

    • Moderatorneil on 23/10/2023 - 10:20

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

  • pixxelpusher on 22/10/2023 - 04:14

    Can this Meta Quest referral link for Hubris please be added:

    https://www.oculus.com/appreferrals/{USERNAME}/5722114367801351/

    • Moderatorneil on 23/10/2023 - 17:09

      Added.

  • alexshel on 22/10/2023 - 22:51

    For xe.com (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/deals/xe.com) the referral system has changed. It now generates a code instead of a link.
    Old format is invalid.

    When I click "share a code" button it generates this shareable text:

    Get a $25 gift card for sending $1000 or more with the Xe app!

    Use my promo code XEREF-VD0R0WEO when making your first transfer. Download the Xe app https://xeapp.onelink.me/yMY4/raf

    The same code appears above the button in the app.

    Screenshot

    • Moderatorneil on 24/10/2023 - 13:25

      EDIT: I can see none of the links work in the system. Switched over to codes.

      • alexshel on 24/10/2023 - 13:47

        Thank you, @neil
        By some reason even though I am subscribed for notifications on replies to my comments, I didn't receive any notification.

  • GenerallyClumsy on 23/10/2023 - 12:10
    +1

    It looks like Tesla has two different referral links. One for test driving and one for purchase.

    • Moderatorneil on 24/10/2023 - 20:23

      Referral links with a ts.la format or .com/referral go to a page which shows links for both purchasing cars, solar panels, and test drives but is in the US region.

      If you change to AU region it shows $750 off Model Y or test drive which is the same as the .com/en_AU/referral/ links.

      Not sure why people are getting different referral link formats. Is there another format?

  • damion on 24/10/2023 - 15:34

    ESR Gear now has a referral program:
    URL format:
    signup form offers short URL, mine is https://rfer.al/cxoFLT_CgFsZq
    Full URL then becomes https://www.esrgear.com/referral/?ref=referral&#f132958

    Instructions:
    https://www.esrgear.com/referral/
    Benefits:
    1 referral 25% coupon
    2 referrals $10 coupon
    5 referrals free product.

  • inedshead on 24/10/2023 - 23:57
    +1

    Update Oculus referral link please as it's now https://www.meta.com/referrals/link/[name.surname]… or maybe list a new Meta referral.

  • Jerrysberrys on 25/10/2023 - 16:22

    can we get coupert please? https://www.coupert.com/user/refer. Refer & Earn $10
    Get $10 for every PC or iPhone user you refer.They will get $10 as well*.

    • Moderatorneil on 25/10/2023 - 21:46

      From Refer a Friend:

      The "Refer a friend" activity has been offline on 2022-12-21 which means you can still invite friend to use Coupert but cannot get referral rewards. If you have invited a friend before 2022-12-21, feel free to contact us at service@coupert.com and provide us with the email address of the person you referred. We'll check it as soon as possible.

      Seems like it isn't active anymore?

      • Jerrysberrys on 25/10/2023 - 21:58

        hmm intersesting, it still seams to be active on my side well they still seam to be tracking info for it at least just going by the update dates on the page. ( copy and pasted here: Referrals Summary
        Bonus Earned This Period:
        $0
        01/08/2023 - 31/10/2023
        Status
        Counts
        InvitedIcon Alter
        0
        RegisteredIcon Alter
        0
        PendingIcon Alter
        0
        Qualified ReferralsIcon Alter
        0
        Data may be delayed for up to 24 hours.)

        maybe they only just restarted it again, i know they just started up a coupert plus service so i dont think they are shutting down or anything. might be something to look into anyway

  • 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

  • Captain Yobbo 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.

      • Captain Yobbo 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.

  • Moo Deng 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?

  • Moo Deng 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

  • zuggy 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.

      • zuggy 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.

    • Moderatorneil on 10/11/2023 - 11:21

      Kent Street Cellars added.

    • Moderatorneil on 27/09/2024 - 09:15

      As there are no referrers in the system, it has now been disabled.

  • 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

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