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

  • Ace26 on 06/03/2024 - 19:06

    Referral code is showing up error on OVO energy, I checked for format and all but still getting the following error

    Error: Verification error - invalid URL link

    • Moderatorneil on 07/03/2024 - 16:24

      As per the instructions:

      Please enter full referral link making sure the URL has https:// added to the beginning.

      • Ace26 on 25/03/2024 - 09:48

        Thank you very much, I've manage to add my referral after adding https://www.

  • Gravy on 06/03/2024 - 21:45

    Has something changed with the meta quest app referrals recently, the referral links seem to be coming up as invalid. Perhaps you now need to own the app before you can refer or something? Fairly sure that previously you could just find the app code number and insert it into a referral link so that you could refer apps that you don't currently own?

    • toniyellow on 07/03/2024 - 12:44

      when i tested this with another ozbargainer in march 2023, if you faked a link it could initially appear ok, but then if someone tried to accept to use it there was an error - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/13554274/redir

      were you actually receiving money for apps you didn't own?

      • Gravy on 10/03/2024 - 08:08

        Ah… I see, so it never really worked. No I have never received a credit for an app I didnt own, actually I seem to have only had one referral accepted through the Ozbargain app referrer, and that one has not resulted in a credit as yet (I think it was only a recent one).

        I own a bunch of apps but didn't actually realise you weren't meant to tick the referrer box for apps you don't own, I'll have to go back and remove those.

    • Moderatorneil on 07/03/2024 - 23:16

      Perhaps you now need to own the app before you can refer or something? Fairly sure that previously you could just find the app code number and insert it into a referral link so that you could refer apps that you don't currently own?

      It never worked and no one should be checking games that they don't own. We're developing something that will remove any of these invalid links.

      • Gravy on 10/03/2024 - 08:09

        Ah… seems I overlooked that. I'll go back and uncheck apps I don't own.

  • thedavemiester on 06/03/2024 - 22:26
    +1

    Can we get Stepone added? They seem to have setup a referral system.

    Format: https://stepone.referralcandy.com/XXXX
    Instructions to get referral link: Receive email after purchase
    Benefit for referees: 50% off
    Benefit for Referers: One free pair

    • Moderatorneil on 08/03/2024 - 12:08

      Can you confirm the format of the referral?

      The commenter below has stepone.refr.cc which leads to go.referralcandy.com

    • Moderatorneil on 13/03/2024 - 17:31

      Stepone added.

  • Ovapoweredqcumba on 07/03/2024 - 06:00

    Hello,
    A StepOne referral system would be tops (or bottoms hehe)
    https://stepone.refr.cc/mblundell08
    Referrer gets one free pair of underwear
    Referee gives 50% discount on (order or one pair - not sure).

  • oupwcup on 07/03/2024 - 09:58
    +1

    Hi team

    Binance lite referral link has changed, I am not able to post the format here

    • Moderatorneil on 08/03/2024 - 15:45

      Updated.

      I am not able to post the format here

      As per 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.

  • oupwcup on 07/03/2024 - 10:13
    +1

    Hi team shopback refer link has changed

    • Moderatorneil on 08/03/2024 - 22:53

      Doesn't look like it has changed but you need to read the instruction:

      2 Methods:

      • Open the ShopBack app to obtain your referral code. Manually type in the Referral Code you see on screen in the app (6 characters).

      Do not use the code on the app.shopback.com URL as that code changes and is not your actual referral code.

  • niffy on 08/03/2024 - 17:23

    Hi door dash Drivers link has changed, each time I post the format here I get unpublished

    It should be https://

    drd.sh/

    • Moderatorneil on 09/03/2024 - 11:13

      Updated.

  • Viper123 on 13/03/2024 - 12:33

    Limited time referral offer for Amex Qantas Ultimate Card
    Referrer: 40,000 points
    Referee: 100,000 points
    Apply and be approved by 2 April 2024.
    https://www.americanexpress.com/en-AU/referral/terms/MGM/DEF…

  • newox on 13/03/2024 - 14:21

    Can't seem to add ING referral code - no area in input code

    • Moderatorneil on 14/03/2024 - 13:05

      See here

  • aka nioh on 15/03/2024 - 12:06
    Merged from Referral reward change

    No more 5000 everyday pts. You get a selection of free food for referring. I got free chocolate or soda. You get it with your next box so you have to order again so not worth it

  • ineffyble on 15/03/2024 - 16:59

    Todoist no longer seem to have a referral program.

    • Moderatorneil on 16/03/2024 - 11:14

      Disabled. Thanks.

  • MITM on 16/03/2024 - 17:54

    Seems like Zeller has reduced their referral bonus from $100 to $50 according to my Zeller dashboard.

    "Refer a friend to Zeller, earn $50
    Share your unique referral link with a friend. When they sign up and start transacting with Zeller, you’ll both receive $50."

    • Moderatorneil on 16/03/2024 - 22:43

      Updated.

  • Pixus on 17/03/2024 - 11:08

    Can you please add these games to Meta Game Referrals? https://www.ozbargain.com.au/referral/oculus
    Referrers: ($7 store credit)
    Referees: (25% off)

    Racket Club (https://www.oculus.com/appreferrals/tanooke/6022041731249559)
    IB Cricket (https://www.oculus.com/appreferrals/tanooke/5437449896288644)

    • Moderatorneil on 18/03/2024 - 10:53

      Added.

  • JHoliday on 17/03/2024 - 17:55

    Macros referral program ended since they have moved to a new website

    I hope this email finds you well and safe!

    As of now, we do not have a referral program. However, here's what you can do: once the person you referred places an order, please send us an email with their email address. Upon confirmation of the order placement, both you and the referred person will receive a $40 store credit.

    Please be aware that this process will take effect during your next cut-off.

    I hope that helps!

    Let us know if you need more help!

    • Moderatorneil on 18/03/2024 - 22:37

      Switched off.

  • Cyterg on 17/03/2024 - 22:52

    dodie.ai has a referral program

    Format: https://dodie.ai/?code=XXXXX (e.g. https://dodie.ai/?code=lPppb)
    Instructions: Click on 'Refer and Earn' tab on dashboard and copy referral link
    Benefit: Earn a $20 voucher towards your next month of Dodie for every five friends you refer (max 10)

    • Moderatorneil on 19/03/2024 - 10:22

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

  • danecharles on 20/03/2024 - 14:09

    Need Supplies AU

    URL Format: URL Format: https://www.needsupplies.com.au?ref=XXXXXX

    Instructions to get referral link: 1. Click on your referral link and invite your friends to www.needsupplies.com.au 2. Once a friend signs up, they receive a 10% off($10 max on orders above $100) gift voucher in their email that can be used towards their first order. 3. Once they place their order, you get a 10% off($10 max on orders above $100) discount code that can be spent on anything on www.needsupplies.com.au! There is no limit on the number of referral codes that can be sent out!

    Benefit for referees: 10% credit off their first bill
    Benefit for referrers: 10% credit off freinds first bill

  • Evil-Elmo on 21/03/2024 - 12:45

    Can I please have the following two games added to the Oculus game referrals (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/referral/oculus):

    Eye of the Temple: https://www.meta.com/en-gb/experiences/5361030930653377/
    Shotwood: https://www.meta.com/en-gb/experiences/4342150982466837

    As an aside, I think the referral page has developed well but it might be clearer if the referral buttons said "25% Off" or "Random 25% Off" (there's plenty of horizontal white space). The word 'Random' by itself might not make too much sense to someone who doesn't understand how the referral system works.

    Thanks.

    • Moderatorneil on 22/03/2024 - 16:03

      Can I please have the following two games added to the Oculus game referrals

      Added.

      As an aside, I think the referral page has developed well but it might be clearer if the referral buttons said "25% Off" or "Random 25% Off" (there's plenty of horizontal white space). The word 'Random' by itself might not make too much sense to someone who doesn't understand how the referral system works.

      Will look into this.

      • Evil-Elmo on 18/04/2024 - 13:40

        Hi Neil, thanks for that. I see the referral page has been updated such that the button now goes to the product page (with appropriate label) but the text at top still says to click the random button (which now doesn't exist):

        Referees: (25% off). Click on the Random button for the game you wish to purchase.

        Perhaps change to something like:

        Referees: (25% off). Click on the name of the game you wish to purchase to get discounted price.

        • Moderatorneil on 18/04/2024 - 22:17

          Updated.

  • Freyo on 21/03/2024 - 13:59

    The AMEX Platinum Card has two referral fields, one for 200k points the other for 275k points.

    However the number of points you get seems to be dependent on some sort of algorithm from AMEX’s side rather than anything unique about the referral link itself. At the moment, referral links from both direct to the 200k offer, at least for me.

    These two referral fields should be merged together.

    • Moderatorneil on 22/03/2024 - 22:58

      We've audited the 275 and will do on a regular basis going forward. As of writing this, seems to be OK.

  • largeyak on 22/03/2024 - 11:14

    Nuphy.com.au (has a separate referral system to nuphy.com)

    The URL format for the referral link:
    https://loox.io/z/{code}

    Instructions to get the referral link:
    Go to https://nuphy.com.au/ and click the "get $10" button that appears at the side of the page

    Benefit for the referrers and referees:

    Give 10%, Get $10
    For every friend that uses their 10% discount, you’ll get a $10 discount as well!

  • Eastwest on 22/03/2024 - 20:46
    +1

    Can we add Ray-Ban please?

    I recently shopped with Ray-Ban and they gave me a special offer to share with my friends. You save on your first order and I’ll also get a reward, so it’s a win-win!

    Both receive $15 off online orders

    The link looks like this https://ray-ban.mention-me.com/m/ol/ac4jk-fiona-bruzzi

  • Tenzin on 26/03/2024 - 09:32

    Greetings,

    The referral method for Bupa and the reward has changed. A member number needs to be provided and the reward is a $100 gift card, not $200 now:
    https://www.bupa.com.au/offers/members-offers/refer-a-friend

    • Moderatorhamza23 on 26/03/2024 - 17:51

      Thanks, I have updated the instructions.

  • YOTR on 26/03/2024 - 20:54

    Can we add Deeds Rewards please? deedsbrewing.com.au

    • Moderatorneil on 27/03/2024 - 09:01

      Benefit to referrer/referee? Link/code etc.?

      • YOTR on 27/03/2024 - 16:16

        $6 off $24+ spend for referee. $50 off for referrer.

        • Moderatorneil on 27/03/2024 - 23:25

          And the referral URL looks like?

            • Moderatorneil on 31/03/2024 - 10:27

              @YOTR: Deed's Brewing added.

              • YOTR on 01/04/2024 - 18:25

                @neil: Thanks. Is it OK to mention in a Deeds thread that there is referral credit possibilities now?

                • Moderatorneil on 02/04/2024 - 10:48

                  @YOTR: Deal Posting Guidelines:

                  Can I post a deal for the Referral offer itself?

                  If the retailer offers a referral program, you may post it as a deal (e.g. signup to ABC site via referral code and earn $10 credit) if all of the following conditions are met:
                  The referee also earns a benefit (e.g. credit, discount, etc.).
                  The current offer has NOT been posted as a deal previously.
                  It is a limited time referral offer for the referee or it is a new addition to the OzBargain referral system (added less than 7 days ago).
                  Main article: Referral and Affiliate Link Differences

                  Commenting Guidelines:

                  Affiliate links, referral links or referral codes should not be posted in comments. You should not link to your own deals if you are in the OzBargain referral system (Uber Eats, iHerb etc.). Do not comment asking for people to private message (PM) you for a referral/affiliate link.

          • YOTR on 29/03/2024 - 11:10

            @neil: Can you help me to understand what you need here?

  • reddot12 on 26/03/2024 - 22:27

    Broken/error when adding my OvoEnergy referral code - thanks

    • Moderatorneil on 27/03/2024 - 15:27

      See instruction:

      Please enter full referral link making sure the URL has https:// added to the beginning.

  • JHoliday on 27/03/2024 - 23:10

    My HelloFresh code doesn't allow me to enter due to invalid format

    https://www.hellofresh.com.au/pages/inspiration-delivered-ra…

    • Moderatorneil on 28/03/2024 - 23:39

      Added that format.

  • Rockin20 on 28/03/2024 - 11:39

    Stonemen referral appears to be shutdown :(

    • Moderatorneil on 29/03/2024 - 23:29

      Disabled.

  • Rockin20 on 28/03/2024 - 11:43

    TheFork has shut down in Aus

    • Moderatorneil on 30/03/2024 - 20:18

      Disabled.

  • Radiskull on 30/03/2024 - 15:09

    Please update the Shopback referral link to use the new format.

    The URL format for the referral link (or coupon format if it's only in coupon form, like Uber Eats/GoCatch codes etc)
    Benefit for the referrers and referees: $30 for referrer, $10 for referees
    Instructions to get the referral link: https://www.shopback.com.au/referral/invite

    Format update:
    OLD: https://www.shopback.com.au/signup-referred?showsignup=true&raf=g2vd4j&_branch_match_id=xxx
    NEW: https://app.shopback.com/i21OQjAunIb

    • Moderatorneil on 31/03/2024 - 16:59

      Please read the instructions provided:

      2 Methods:

      • Open the ShopBack app to obtain your referral code. Manually type in the Referral Code you see on screen in the app (6 characters).

      Do not use the code on the app.shopback.com URL as that code changes and is not your actual referral code.

  • Bargain Master 69 on 30/03/2024 - 17:14

    Can you please add a Referral link for the following:

    Linea - Clear Aligners

    The URL format for the referral link:

    https://www.lineaofficial.com.au/aligners/quiz/?ref=MjM5MQ

    Instructions to get the referral link:

    Once you're a client you will be able to set up an account online or via their app. There will be a section which contains your referral link.

    Benefit for the referrers and referees:

    Referrers get: $100 credit towards treatment cost
    Referees get: $300 credit towards treatment cost

    • Moderatorneil on 31/03/2024 - 21:32

      Linea added.

  • WookieMonster on 30/03/2024 - 22:27

    Hey, can you please add Gift Card Exchange (GCX) to the referral system?

    The URL format for the referral link

    https://www.giftcardexchange.com.au/~/XXYYYY, where X are letters and Y are numbers.

    Instructions to get the referral link

    Once logged into their account, existing GCX+ members can go to https://www.giftcardexchange.com.au/refer-a-friend, where they can copy their unique referral link.

    Benefit for the referrers and referees.

    • Referrer: earn 500 GCX+ points after the referee makes their first purchase of $20 or more within 30 days of signing up.
    • Referee: earn 500 GCX+ points. (This is actually a standard sign-up offering to all new GCX+ members, not just ones who have been referred.)
  • Zippy135 on 30/03/2024 - 23:13

    Can you please at https://www.stfrock.com.au/ to the referral page.

    Referree gets $20 off purchase over $99.
    Referrer gets $20 when referree purchases over $99.

    URL Format Link:
    https://www.stfrock.com.au/a/rewards/r/dxxxxxxf
    Where x is number.

  • pepper84 on 01/04/2024 - 12:29

    Please add muscle republic

    http://rwrd.io/cylg1fz?s

    https://musclerepublic.com/

    Give your friends AU$50 off on their first order of AU$120 and get 50 point for each successful referral.

  • Bargain Master 69 on 01/04/2024 - 21:04

    Hi, I apologise. But I've been advised by Linea that the referral offer is the other way around. Can you please update/fix this ASAP?

    Linea - Clear Aligners
    The URL format for the referral link:

    https://www.lineaofficial.com.au/aligners/quiz/?ref=MjM5MQ

    Instructions to get the referral link:

    Once you're a client you will be able to set up an account online or via their app. There will be a section which contains your referral link.

    Benefit for the referrers and referees:

    Referrers get: $300 credit towards treatment cost
    Referees get: $100 credit towards treatment cost

    • Moderatorneil on 03/04/2024 - 23:07

      Updated.

      Also, a message for you and others. Please be patient. We respond to the requests 1 by 1 in chronological order.

      • Bargain Master 69 on 04/04/2024 - 02:39

        Thanks! I only reposted today as I saw another mod (Alvian) made changes but didn't update the referral. So I thought it was missed. Thanks again!

  • WookieMonster on 02/04/2024 - 20:32
    +1

    Hey, can you please update the description on the ubank referral system?

    ubank has lowered the referral bonus for both referrers and referrees back to $10. The other conditions of the refer-a-friend scheme (e.g. referrer must make 5 settled transactions within 30 days of signing up) remains unchanged.

    Thanks!

    • Moderatorneil on 04/04/2024 - 11:47

      Updated.

  • BrunoBear on 02/04/2024 - 21:57

    Style and Swagger

    https://styleandswagger.com.au/

    https://rwrd.io/ndc20m4?s

    $20 for referee and referrer

  • MackyKing on 03/04/2024 - 10:00

    Hi, could you please add Humanity to the Meta Quest App referral please.

    • Moderatorneil on 05/04/2024 - 10:29

      Added.

  • Mary Poppins on 03/04/2024 - 14:05

    Mate referral code unable to be used due to “overseas user”?

    • Moderatorneil on 05/04/2024 - 14:51

      PMs are blocked from overseas & VPN users for SPAM protection. However if someone contacts us via TWAM we can bypass the restriction. I've bypassed your account.

  • Bargain Master 69 on 03/04/2024 - 18:21

    Hi, can you please update the description on the Linea referral system?

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/deals/lineaofficial.com.au#refi…

    It should be:

    REFERRAL

    Referrer gets $300 credit towards treatment cost
    Referees get $100 credit towards treatment cost

  • TitanFather on 04/04/2024 - 15:03

    Up bank referral program now $10-$15 for both parties as of yesterday

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/839590

    • Moderatorneil on 05/04/2024 - 20:33

      Updated.

  • SimAus007 on 04/04/2024 - 16:35

    How we get the H&M referral format issue fixed? It's not accepting what is a valid code.

    https://www.hm.com/register?utm_source=invite_a_friend&utm_m…

    Error is: Error: Verification error - wrong format

    No issue in removing this, I've only put it here to show the copy and paste directly from the H&M app.

    • Moderatorneil on 06/04/2024 - 10:37

      You have utm_medium=android where as we are looking for utm_medium=desktop or utm_medium=mobile. Have added android to the system so all 3 will be accepted now.

      • SimAus007 on 06/04/2024 - 15:45

        Thanks. Still not working but I'll try again in a few days :)

  • CaptainSpark88 on 05/04/2024 - 10:52

    Hi the ecoflow referral link submission is not working keeps giving an error saying wrong format the link provided is www{dot}ecoflow{dot}com/au/referral-rewards?inviteCode=AFKSCUUG

    • Moderatorneil on 06/04/2024 - 20:56

      Fixed.

  • Rockin20 on 07/04/2024 - 14:25

    https://badworkwear.com.au/a/rewards/r/
    Your friend gets
    5% off coupon
    You get
    5% off coupon

    • Moderatorneil on 07/04/2024 - 21:15

      So is it a referral link or coupon code?

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