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

  • krammis76 on 11/12/2023 - 11:04

    Trying to get a link to Lego bricktales on meta but can’t seem to get it to work.

    • Moderatorneil on 12/12/2023 - 17:58

      Trying to get a link to Lego bricktales on meta but can’t seem to get it to work.

      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.

      LEGO Bricktales added.

  • lvanityy on 11/12/2023 - 22:24

    Hopefully the unpublished comments can still be seen by the mods, I was trying to add After The Fall into the oculus referrals page. Thank you.

    • Moderatorneil on 13/12/2023 - 00:08

      Hopefully the unpublished comments can still be seen by the mods

      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.

      ….

      I was trying to add After The Fall into the oculus referrals page. Thank you

      After The Fall added.

  • Fizzydrink on 13/12/2023 - 17:57

    couldnt find it listed, but even though its a survey site, octopusgroup.com.au gives a $25 credit for each referral, which is easy enough to withdraw? so people will get at least $25?

    they give quite a few surveys out, so supports the side hustle?

    thoughts?

    • Moderatorneil on 15/12/2023 - 18:55

      As per previous comments:

      We've discussed it and I think it's probably OK to accept any site that has a referral system as long as it meets our criteria of adding into the system.

      Surveyz benefits referrers and referees. So OK to have in the system.
      Octopus Group only benefits the referrer so won't be adding it.

  • 4to on 15/12/2023 - 15:05

    Meta Game Referrals

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/referral/oculus

    Referrers: ($7 store credit) Enter your Meta username below. Click the checkbox for any games that you own.
    Referees: (25% off). Click on the Random button for the game you wish to purchase.

    Could you please add the following games as they are not on the OZB Meta Game Referrals list:

    BAM: https://www.oculus.com/appreferrals/Ninja.X0X0/6480518325327…

    All-In-One Sports VR: https://www.oculus.com/appreferrals/Ninja.X0X0/3840611616056…

    Home Design 3D VR: https://www.oculus.com/appreferrals/SASA.X0X0/35210567246844…

    Thank you

    • Moderatorneil on 17/12/2023 - 17:58

      Added.

    • Moderatorneil on 18/12/2023 - 10:23

      Added.

  • toniyellow on 16/12/2023 - 08:34

    https://www.meta.com/en-gb/experiences/2603836099654226/

    Asgards Wrath 2 for Meta / Oculus game page.

    Cheers!

    • Moderatorneil on 19/12/2023 - 15:35

      Added.

  • JHoliday on 16/12/2023 - 17:51

    Travala referral program discontinued in November. Couldn't find my referral code so I asked their chat - https://www.travala.com/invite-terms

    • Moderatorneil on 19/12/2023 - 19:53

      Deactivated.

    • Moderatorneil on 20/12/2023 - 10:00

      That's what's in the system currently.

  • JHoliday on 16/12/2023 - 18:01

    Not sure if GoCatch is still operating?

    The can't login to their website using my credentials, password reset link doesn't work, content on the website is like 4 years old, link to Apple Store app seems to be broken, can't find them on Apple Store either.

    https://gocatch.com/passenger/

    • Moderatorneil on 20/12/2023 - 16:07

      Not sure either. There still seem to be people actively putting codes in there as of 2 weeks ago.

  • freelife on 16/12/2023 - 21:31

    Otter AI please
    otter.ai

    Format: https://otter.ai/referrals/XXXXXXXX

    Instructions to get referral link: Log in, click hamburger menu, click profile dropdown, select "Refer and earn"

    Benefit for referees: Referred friends who have signed up using a valid referral link will also receive the reward in the form of one month access to Otter Pro Lite service with 300 minutes per month limit

    Benefit for referrers: For every friend who joins Otter, we’ll give you 1-month Pro Lite

    https://otter.ai/referral-terms

  • lvanityy on 19/12/2023 - 22:25

    Can you please add the following game to the Oculus Referrals (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/referral/oculus)?

    Espire 2: Stealth Operatives
    https://www.oculus.com/appreferrals/<Username>/3529713943716…

    TIA

    • Moderatorneil on 22/12/2023 - 09:23

      Added.

    • Moderatorneil on 22/12/2023 - 15:17

      Added.

  • zzyss on 22/12/2023 - 10:13

    Hi mods, there's an entry for 750 bonus miles for a referral with Singapore Airlines, with no instructions, which piqued my interest. Looking into it, I think referring to it as Singapore Airlines may be a bit of a misnomer… either it should be Singapore Airlines Kris+ or at least, Singapore Airlines Krisflyer?

    This is the related deal: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/811886

    If we're looking for precedence, it'd be not unlike how Qantas Insurance (app) is the name of the entry for that referral scheme, rather than just Qantas? Just food for thought.

    • Moderatorneil on 22/12/2023 - 22:16

      Updated.

      • zzyss on 22/12/2023 - 23:07

        Amazing, thanks!

  • Buyer0fBargains on 23/12/2023 - 15:21

    Hi, can we please get Caremax added as a store and with their referral offer?

    URL format: https://www.caremax.com.au/r/XXXX/
    Instructions to get the referral link: Login to your account, go to "My Reward Points", then click the "Share & Save" tab.
    Benefit for the referrers and referees: Once your friend signs up, he or she will receive 200 reward points, can be redeemed immediately for $10 off their first purchase (min order value $50). When your friend makes a purchase, you can earn 10% of equivalent purchasing amount by referrals. The reward credit will be deposited in your account as soon as the deal is closed.

  • pixxelpusher on 23/12/2023 - 22:11

    Tried posting a couple Meta Quest games to be added to the referral list but they were just removed? Are these no longer allowed?

    • Moderatorscrimshaw on 24/12/2023 - 11:46

      As per the instruction on the forum post

      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.

      • pixxelpusher on 24/12/2023 - 14:33

        Thanks. I was just recommending Real VR Fishing and Masterpiece X to be added to the referral list.

        • Moderatorneil on 24/12/2023 - 19:47

          Added.

  • MrtheMoonbear on 26/12/2023 - 18:07
    +1

    Please add Starlink referral.

    Format: https://www.starlink.com/?referral=XX-XXXXXX-XXXXX-XX

    Acquired from dashboard when signed into your account at https://www.starlink.com/account/home

    Referrer and Referree both recieve 1 month of service free.

    • Moderatorneil on 27/12/2023 - 11:28

      Does Starlink have the same issues with the referrals as before? See here. Currently it's set to PM but disabled.

      I guess the question is if that link is just a link you can send to all friends or if it is a unique link per user referred?

      • MrtheMoonbear on 27/12/2023 - 12:04

        Email that I received from Starlink says "SHARE YOUR REFERRAL LINK
        Copy and share your referral link directly with others or share on social media. "

        Dashboard has the option to either send directly via email, directly via SMS or a shareable link

        Opening my referral link in a different browser takes me to the normal starlink website but with "You are using a referral code" in a banner at the top.

        So as far as I can tell it no longer suffers the same issue as before.

        • Moderatorneil on 27/12/2023 - 16:20

          OK, Starlink re-enabled with URL and users in system notified.

  • toniyellow on 28/12/2023 - 09:05

    Making a purchase on redbubble and went to use a referral from https://www.ozbargain.com.au/deals/redbubble.com
    but all seem to give this message, may need a refresh.

    YOUR OFFER EXPIRED. But unlike that moldy burrito in the back of your fridge, it’s not too late for this offer. Just ask your friend to share the code with you again.

    • Moderatorneil on 28/12/2023 - 13:14

      None of the referrals seem to work with the newest one about 3 months old. Have removed all the referrals and notified users, set expiry to 90 days.

  • nicehhan on 29/12/2023 - 20:52

    Can we add referral codes for getmosh.com.au?

    Codes are formatted as:
    https://www.getmosh.com.au/referrals?referral_code=[CODE]

    When referrer purchases a plan of $60 or more:
    Referrer gets: $50
    Referee gets: $50

    • Moderatorneil on 30/12/2023 - 12:23

      Mosh added.

  • biggweilo on 30/12/2023 - 07:56

    For aussie broadband

    there is a static numeric refer code that every member has. its not a link, but a number entered during signup. Can this number be added instead of requesting via PM every time someone needs a code?

    • Moderatorneil on 30/12/2023 - 20:32

      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

  • Binggggo on 30/12/2023 - 14:01

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/deals/medibank.com.au

    I don't think Medibank offers this refer a friend any more? The link on OzB goes to a Medibank page without any details on it.

    • Moderatorneil on 01/01/2024 - 11:51

      Disabled.

  • 4to on 31/12/2023 - 12:34

    Meta Game Referrals

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/referral/oculus

    Referrers: ($7 store credit) Enter your Meta username below. Click the checkbox for any games that you own.
    Referees: (25% off). Click on the Random button for the game you wish to purchase.

    Could you please add Mondly: Practice Languages in VR: https://www.meta.com/en-gb/experiences/4214902388537196

    Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice: https://www.meta.com/en-gb/experiences/6179032068838054

    Thanks

    Happy New Year

    • Moderatorneil on 01/01/2024 - 17:58

      Added.

  • 0jay on 31/12/2023 - 17:43

    I don’t know the referral code format (I’m yet to transfer to the company) but Arcline Energy is an energy supplier in Vic by RACV - https://energy.arcline.com.au/

    Competetive rates, no membership fee and referral credits ($50 for both referrer/referee)

    • Moderatorhamza23 on 05/01/2024 - 10:54

      Added, if you get any details about format, let us know and we can update it accordingly.

  • Higibbo on 01/01/2024 - 18:07

    Meta Game Referrals

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/referral/oculus

    Referrers: ($7 store credit) Enter your Meta username below. Click the checkbox for any games that you own.
    Referees: (25% off). Click on the Random button for the game you wish to purchase.

    Please add Creed: Rise to Glory: https://www.meta.com/en-gb/experiences/2366245336750543

    • Moderatorneil on 02/01/2024 - 11:12

      Added.

  • krammis76 on 02/01/2024 - 15:08

    https://www.oculus.com/appreferrals/Krammis76/37132709854344…

    Power wash simulator on meta quest. Such a fun game!

    Cheers. :)

    • Moderatorneil on 03/01/2024 - 10:26

      Added.

  • pixxelpusher on 02/01/2024 - 20:13

    Can Call of the Sea please be added to Meta Game Referrals:

    https://www.oculus.com/appreferrals/{USERNAME}/5174697242548672

    https://www.meta.com/en-gb/experiences/5174697242548672

    • Moderatorneil on 03/01/2024 - 15:26

      Added.

  • spamus on 06/01/2024 - 09:40

    Popcar's referral format has changed:

    https://portal.popcar.com.au/js_sign_up/123456789?referral=A…

    • Moderatorneil on 06/01/2024 - 21:34

      Can you paste a working referral link?

  • Rockin20 on 06/01/2024 - 12:11

    https://www.instantscripts.com.au/ have ceased their ref program " Yes, we no longer have referral codes for new customers."

    • Moderatorneil on 08/01/2024 - 12:32

      Disabled.

  • JHoliday on 07/01/2024 - 10:59

    PureVPN referral format changed: https://purevpn.com/refer-a-friend-v2?referrer=R1lQOGFDSG5mT… when getting the link from https://my.purevpn.com/v2/dashboard/refer

    • Moderatorneil on 08/01/2024 - 19:17

      Updated.

  • Maglia Nera on 07/01/2024 - 20:23

    Please add On Running (AU) to referral system

    website: https://www.on-running.com/en-au/
    details : https://www.on-running.com/en-au/refer-a-friend

    • Moderatorneil on 08/01/2024 - 23:19

      On added.

  • hawkers8905 on 09/01/2024 - 12:30

    Is there any possibility to set individual referrals to never expire or at least a longer expiry dependent on what the service is?

    Quite a few are merely just set and forget e.g

    • Quad Lock Australia
    • The Pass Loyalty App
    • UberEats
    • Up Bank
    • Who Gives A Crap etc
    • Moderatorneil on 09/01/2024 - 19:33

      We used to have it set for no expiry but now default is 1 year. This helps to identify when companies have changed their referral URLS or codes, benefits and also to weed out people who are no longer members of the company.

      • hawkers8905 on 12/01/2024 - 09:59

        Thanks, did not realise it was 1 year by default. Feel like I was updating some every couple of months.

        • Moderatorneil on 12/01/2024 - 13:08

          Just having a look at your referrals, I can see you have a couple of energy retailer there. We set energy retailers with a shorter expiry of usually 6 months as people tend to move electricity providers often and we can get a lot of dead links.

          • hawkers8905 on 09/02/2024 - 11:09

            @neil: Sorry to revisit this, my Spaceship referral expired today, it said I entered it on 9/1/24, so only 30 days for this one.

            • Moderatorneil on 09/02/2024 - 15:50

              @hawkers8905: See here.

              The codes change often so they are set to 14 days for expiry.

              Set to 30 days.

  • nelsonrat on 10/01/2024 - 14:59

    Can we add Vodafone into referral system as well?

    https://www.vodafone.com.au/hot-offers/refer-a-friend

    Seems to be a limit of 5 service credits per code per rolling 12 months period from activation. So perhaps PM?

    My code is: RAFG14032

  • Mizone on 10/01/2024 - 17:59

    Hi, please consider Mobimatter, thanks.

    https://mobimatter.com/rewards

    There is no referral URL and the referral code needs to be manually entered (format is 5 alphabet characters followed by 5 numeric numbers) when signing-up. Eg. my code is TAMDA84126

    Referees get 50% cash back (up to $5) when they use the referral code with their first purchase. Referrers receive the same amount.

    The referral code is located under MobiMatter Rewards under the profile tab in the MobiMatter app.

  • bamzero on 11/01/2024 - 16:51
    +1

    Need to modify Amaysim referral details, can no longer refer from prepaid plans.

    From the T&C's:

    "In order to refer a friend, the referrer must be an existing customer, who has an active amaysim UNLIMITED mobile plan which has auto-renew on."

    Referee can still sign up to any plan:

    "sign up to a SIM Only Mobile Plan (UNLIMITED), Short Term Mobile Plan, Long Expiry Mobile plan, Data only Plan or AS YOU GO plan"

    • Moderatorneil on 11/01/2024 - 22:19

      Updated.

  • Heybargain on 13/01/2024 - 06:51

    Tesla have updated their referral program to include model 3 orders. Referrer earns 5000 points for model 3 or model y purchases (no additional discount for purchaser anymore).

    • Moderatorneil on 13/01/2024 - 12:04

      OK updated to the following:

      Model Y & 3 purchase: Referee gets 90 days Enhanced Autopilot. Referrer gets 5,000 credits. Referrer can also earn 100 credits if the referee takes a test drive.

      Limit of up to 12 order referrals and 60 test drive referrals per calendar year.

      Test drive part is still available?

      • Heybargain on 13/01/2024 - 18:09

        Yes. Test drive credits are still available.

  • ThisIsNotZeus on 14/01/2024 - 11:10

    Hi, could you please add 13 Seeds

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

    Make $30 for EVERY Mate you Refer PLUS up to $2,500 (that's right!) in Further Bonuses (rewards are in store credit)

  • MissP on 17/01/2024 - 21:18

    Hello,
    Please could you consider adding these Korean/Japanese skincare & beauty product sites.
    The referral link generates a unique "discount code" for new referees to use, that link back to your account.

    **Beauty Amora: https://www.beautyamora.com.au/amora-squad

    Give your friend AU$15 off on their first order of AU$50+, you get AU$15 & 300 A-points for each successful referral.

    Referral is through link: http://rwrd.io/XXXXXXXXX
    Mine is: 7pcf9gq?s

    **Stylevana:
    https://www.stylevana.com/en_AU/loyalty/page/refer/

    Give your friend AU$10 off on their first order & double VANA points with no minimum spend, you get AU$10 & 100 VANA points for each successful referral.

    Referral is through link: http://rwrd.io/XXXXXXXXX
    Mine is: aesik53?s

    Thank you!

    • Moderatorneil on 19/01/2024 - 14:18

      Beauty Amora & Stylevana added.

      • eriberry on 20/01/2024 - 19:29

        Getting a wrong format error when I post my code for both Beauty Amora and Stylevana. Same format to the original poster's referral code example. Does the XXXX allow for the question mark?

        • Moderatorneil on 21/01/2024 - 14:02

          Fixed.

  • siers on 18/01/2024 - 14:21

    Can we get Ecoflow added in the Merchant list for referrals?

    URL Format:
    https://www.ecoflow.com/au/referral-rewards?inviteCode=XXXXX…

    Instructions to get referral link:
    Visit https://www.ecoflow.com/au/referral and sign into your Ecoflow account to generate your referral link.

    Benefits for referees:
    New users can earn up to 2000 EcoCredits for their first registration. Referee will get 5% off coupon for the next order

    Benefits for referrers:
    Earn 100 EcoCredits when each friend successfully signs up.

  • eriberry on 20/01/2024 - 19:23

    For the site Wrapd, the referral code is now in this format:
    https://wrapd.onelink.me/zyZF/referafriend?referralCode=xxxx…

    • Moderatorneil on 22/01/2024 - 09:54

      Updated.

  • norriscath on 22/01/2024 - 12:13

    Hi, I can't get the referral link for Vistaprint to work. https://i.soreto.com/vistaprint/k/EkzJHvasA

    Displays this when clicked - Oops! Unfortunately, this offer is no longer valid and has expired."

    Is anyone able to look into this, Thanks!

    • Moderatorneil on 23/01/2024 - 10:38

      Looks like Vistaprint no longer have a referral program. Have disabled.

  • mdsh on 22/01/2024 - 21:31

    OnePass referral program appears to be inactive.

    • Moderatorneil on 24/01/2024 - 12:51

      Disabled.

  • Baruarua on 23/01/2024 - 16:42

    Hi can we please add ipaymy into the referral list. Thank you.

    The URL format for the referral link
    https://au.ipaymy.com/register?mwr=zhaoyu-6b7b

    Instructions to get the referral link
    https://au.ipaymy.com/referral

    Benefit for the referrers and referees
    *For every successful Personal account referral, both parties will receive a promo code valued at A$30.
    *For every successful Business account referral, both parties will receive a promo code valued at A$200.
    *Terms and conditions apply

    • Your referee must be a new user that has not registered for an ipaymy account before
    • For a referral to be successful, your referee needs to have completed a qualified payment on ipaymy. Please click here to find out more about the types of payments we accept.
    • Referral Promo Codes are valid for 30 days from the date of issuance
    • ipaymy reserves the right to not award rewards for users with multiple accounts
    View full Terms and Conditions here.

    • Moderatorneil on 24/01/2024 - 18:15

      ipaymy added.

  • Ignatius on 23/01/2024 - 22:15

    Consider Sermo at https://www.sermo.com.

    • Moderatorneil on 24/01/2024 - 23:08

      Details?

  • Nost-dc on 24/01/2024 - 14:25

    Can we add a referral for Wolfit Box

    code format is https://account.wolfitbox.com.au/?r=XXXXXXX&s=YYYY
    unsure if just the X values are needed or if the Y values are needed too (asking them, but to be safe can we allow for the whole url)

    benefit is $50 for both referrer and referee, capped at $200 per referrer per year, and stacks with the 20% off intro code

    Getting your referral link:
    Once your order is placed, you can find your unique referral link in your login area

    Using the referral:
    The referral link takes users directly to the homepage and the discount is loaded into the browser (Please note: after clicking the link, friends must then go to the Get Started page and place their order. The $50 off discount can only be applied to Full Bowl Plan or Half Bowl Plan orders).
    The $50 discount will be auto-applied at checkout for your friend and will be deducted from their first purchase. Once their order is placed the $50 credit will be automatically loaded into your account ready to be deducted from your next payment.

    Stacking codes:
    At checkout you can enter the coupon code there too

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