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

  • Shaun R on 14/04/2025 - 13:39

    I'd like to suggest NextDNS for the referral code system.

    URL Format: https://nextdns.io/?from=xxxxxxxx
    Instructions to get referral link: You can find your Affiliation link on your NextDNS Account page (https://my.nextdns.io/account).
    Benefit for referees: The person using the link does not get a discount.
    Benefit for referrers: 30% of the amounts spent by all the users who used your link to subscribe to the service, for up to 12 months after they clicked.
    More details: https://help.nextdns.io/t/h7ht88s/affiliation-program

    Thanks!

    • Moderatorneil on 14/04/2025 - 16:21

      See here.

      As it's an affiliate program and only benefits the referrer we won't be adding it into our system.

  • ebenezer7 on 14/04/2025 - 16:41

    It looks like there is a problem with the referral code for Who Gives A Crap.
    Hmm same problem as above getting blocked for referral links…

    My link has the same domain name as configured, but it ends with /m/ode/{referralCode} and so doesn't match.

    • Moderatorneil on 14/04/2025 - 20:50

      Updated.

  • adzbpx on 15/04/2025 - 22:33

    QANTAS WELL BEING REFERRAL CODE: Hey, want to earn 150 Qantas Points for being active?

    Download the Qantas Wellbeing App and use my unique referral code : 7QNDBIC

    before logging in for the first time, then complete your first challenge, and the points are yours! T&Cs apply.

    Search ‘Qantas Wellbeing’ in your app store

  • samuelhat on 17/04/2025 - 19:59

    Can you please update the Rentbetter referral format, old format does not work.

    https://rentbetter.com.au/get-started/?referralCode=xxxx

    Eg. https://rentbetter.com.au/get-started/?referralCode=GN6T

    Thanks

    • Moderatorneil on 21/04/2025 - 10:25

      Updated.

  • cazzamaphone on 22/04/2025 - 01:44

    Globird referral only lasts 2 weeks now. not sure if update it to expire every 2 weeks (annoying) or members can message for referral link on an as needed basis

    • Moderatorneil on 22/04/2025 - 13:20

      See here.

  • WhatsThisThenSlaat on 22/04/2025 - 07:00

    Add Sense-U (baby monitors) to the site please.

    Format:
    https://sense-u.refr.cc/default/u/USERUNIQUECODE?s=sp&t=cp

    Referrer Gets: $20 Amazon Gift Card

    Referee Gets: 20% Off their purchase

    More info: https://sense-u.referralcandy.com/

    • Moderatorneil on 22/04/2025 - 20:56

      Sense-U added.

    • Moderatorneil on 30/09/2025 - 10:10

      Sense-U disabled as there are no referrers in the system.

  • WhatsThisThenSlaat on 22/04/2025 - 07:01

    Can the moderators please see my last comment it was deemed unpublished but I removed my unique code and just put something in its place to give the examples

    • WhatsThisThenSlaat on 22/04/2025 - 11:28

      @neil?

    • Moderatorneil on 23/04/2025 - 06:49

      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.

  • cosmogirlsz on 22/04/2025 - 16:35

    For ING, can we add our referral code?
    Currently if we try to click the referral button this comes up: Unable to send private message: Overseas user

    I tried it 10x and same message each time.

    • brisdaz on 22/04/2025 - 21:12

      Are you overseas? I guess overseas users aren't allowed but don't quite me on it.

      • cosmogirlsz on 23/04/2025 - 09:47

        No I'm in Sydney

        • Moderatorneil on 23/04/2025 - 11:27

          The IP address you were using was listed as overseas. Without divulging too much information here, it seems like that you were accessing OzBargain through a 3rd party network used commonly by corporations. In any case, have bypassed the restriction.

          • cosmogirlsz on 25/04/2025 - 13:15

            @neil: Thanks! Okay that makes sense, I was at work haha. Thanks for looking into it.

  • BuyOrNot on 22/04/2025 - 21:32

    Please add Windsurf, its an AI IDE

    Both the referred and referee get 250 bonus add-on AI prompt credits.

    https://windsurf.com/refer

  • keonelittle on 23/04/2025 - 12:56

    it seems super obvious have disappeared hope no one had much money with them. Anyway just bringing to your attention as maybe want to turn off referrals and/or remove store page, not that any links are working to begin with though

    • Moderatorneil on 24/04/2025 - 09:51

      Disabled the store and referral system.

  • Eastwest on 24/04/2025 - 11:38

    Hi Can you please add pure profile - https://my.pureprofile.com/referrals

    Bring-a-Buddy and earn $25. Yes, $25!
    Want to be part of the best rewards program on the planet? Read More

    1
    Spread the word
    Invite your buddies by email or share your personal link.

    2
    Remind your buddies
    Tell your friends why they should join the Pureprofile party.

    3
    Earn more money
    For every new buddy that joins you can earn big bucks.

    • Moderatorneil on 26/04/2025 - 09:22

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

  • Australianpickers on 24/04/2025 - 14:21

    (Mod: Removed)

    2 euro’s to the source and target

    When creating a new account there is an option to refer a friend

    Refer a Friend, Get a Gift
    Give your friends €2,00 OFF. Get €2,00 OFF when they shop with your link.

    How it works
    Share your link
    Your friend purchases
    You get rewarded

    • Moderatorneil on 27/04/2025 - 09:31

      Roamic added.

      • Shopalot on 30/04/2025 - 01:03

        Error: Verification error - wrong format

        When adding referral

        • Moderatorneil on 01/05/2025 - 14:19

          Fixed.

  • mangetout on 25/04/2025 - 18:19

    Stylevana please :)

    URL Format: https://www.stylevana.com/en_AU/?sref_id=khqdxiy
    Instructions to get referral link: Visit https://www.stylevana.com/en_AU/myyotpoloyalty/reward/referr… and copy link. Enter the rwrd.io shortened link to get the actual referral code in the long form URL.
    Benefit for referees: AU$15 + DOUBLE VANA POINTS with no min. purchase for your FIRST order
    Benefit for referrers: AU$15 + 100 VANA POINTS with no min. purchase for every successful referral

    • Moderatorneil on 27/04/2025 - 15:53

      We disabled this store in February as the referral links didn't work. Have re-enabled, expired all links, and notified users. Why do you need to use a long form URL instead of rwrd.io?

      • mangetout on 28/04/2025 - 20:03

        Figured it might be more stable but happy with short form!

  • brisdaz on 27/04/2025 - 06:53
    -1

    From the original post

    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.

    It's been several years.

    I guess ozbargain hasn't had time to implement this idea. It seems to be a good idea.

    With the rise of generative ai and machine learning would it be easy and possible to select your digital twins to get it. That is those who submit votes and post deals similar to you. I know in the past this maybe demanding but maybe not now and as I don't have a deep understanding of it I'm not sure how demanding this is.

    • Moderatorneil on 28/04/2025 - 08:27

      We won't be implementing that.

    • zzyss on 28/04/2025 - 11:02

      Or like, if they're friends or close contacts, you could… y'know, actually ask them directly for referral links? :-D Seems like technology has made us forget how to human, LOL.

      • brisdaz on 30/04/2025 - 18:04

        That's a good point.

        It won't work for digital twins though but statistics/voting records are public so I guess it's possible to do this externally. It might be hard on the servers though and might lead to a ban?

  • Qurb on 27/04/2025 - 16:35

    World ID, previously only able to verify via orbs which are not available in Australia yet but now you can use your passport.

    I was able to verify in Japan on a recent trip. This is my referral link.

    Here is the link: https://world.org/join/O3CE6UC

    • Moderatorneil on 28/04/2025 - 14:59

      What are the benefits?

      • Qurb on 29/04/2025 - 21:29

        Give USD56.1, get USD56.1 Invite friends and you both earn a reward.
        Get up to USD561.04 (497.34 WLD) when they verify with the Orb in Japan.

        Terms apply links to https://worldcoin-sandbox.pactsafe.io/legal.html#contract-qx…

        The part that I think matches the "invite" promotion is: 2.11 Invite Program. Where available, we may make the ‘Invite’ feature available to you. Using Invite, you can invite friends and family to download World App and get verified for World ID. If you are using Invite you agree to the following terms and conditions: Rewards for participating in Invite are provided by World Assets Limited. World Assets Limited may, in its sole discretion, offer you a reward for inviting users that successfully verify their World ID. In order to receive the reward, you must meet certain conditions, which will be explained to you in World App. You have a maximum limit of how many users you can refer to World App. This limit is displayed in World App. No purchase is necessary to participate in the Invite feature. Invite is only available for personal, non-commercial use. You may only use the Invite feature in good faith for lawful purposes. You may not: (a) use Invite or the Services in a deceptive, fraudulent or unlawful manner; (b) do anything to damage our brand, goodwill or reputation; (c) transmit unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material; (d) make false or misleading claims; (e) use paid search, paid media or other similar activity to solicit users via Invite; and (f) use Invite to try to obtain personal information from other users. Invite is not available in all countries or locations and is not available to all users. Participation in Invite is not available in any jurisdiction where all or any portion of this feature may violate (or cause us to violate) any legal requirements. You agree not to use Invite if the Invite feature is not in accordance with applicable law in your location. Invite is made available at our sole discretion. We may change, modify, suspend and cancel the feature at any time. World Assets Limited may refuse to offer you a reward for inviting users to verify their World ID where it determines, in its sole discretion, that you have violated these Terms.

        The wording on the app seems to not have been updated since they added Passport verification, so it only states that you can verify using the Orb. Let me know if I can give any more info.

        • Moderatorneil on 01/05/2025 - 09:29

          World added.

  • tlai on 27/04/2025 - 16:37

    Please add iku:

    Refer a friend
    Give $35, Get $35

    Give your friends $35 off on their first order and get $35 off for each successful referral.

    Format:

    https://eatiku.com.au/a/rewards/r/455ca958

    • Moderatorneil on 28/04/2025 - 20:12

      IKU added.

  • himalpatel on 27/04/2025 - 22:34

    AMEX Qantas Business Reward Card

    150000 Qantas Points and $225 yearly fees.
    Need to spend $6000 in 3 months.

    • Moderatorneil on 30/04/2025 - 06:39

      That was already updated on 10/4.

  • FutureMe on 29/04/2025 - 09:40

    Could you please add Distinction Wines

    https://distinctionwines.com.au/pages/invite-earn
    format: https://lnk.rise-ai.com/UeFObfNetlAWbwH

    Invite your friends to join Distinction Wines using your personal referral link.
    When they sign up they receive $30 store credit to spend.
    When they make their first purchase you'll also get $20 store credit added to your account.

  • matski on 29/04/2025 - 19:12
  • GCS14 on 29/04/2025 - 19:21

    Please add flightseats.io - handy tool for searching for reward seats for Qantas and Virgin, similar to Seats.aero

    "Want $15 off? Share your referral link with friends and family - for each person who signs up, you'll get a $15 credit to go towards future bills!"

    https://flightseats.io?ref=m4etpaph

    • Moderatorneil on 01/05/2025 - 06:55

      As the benefit is only for the referrer and there have been no deals posted, we won't be adding it into our system at this time.

      • GCS14 on 04/05/2025 - 00:29

        All good. Thankyou for your response

  • AnnieMay on 02/05/2025 - 10:36

    I was hoping to update the referral format like this https://temu.to/k/u6vbo7smxot

    • Moderatorneil on 08/05/2025 - 19:50

      Updated.

  • SirCrumpet on 02/05/2025 - 14:04

    Updates to The Whisky List rewards:

    To that point, we are re-launching our Rewards member referral program. So from know on, here's how it works:
    1. Referral URL - You have a unique url (https://wsky.me/eugene) to give to people you meet/know who might be keen for Rewards. This url is also available on the top left of your dashboard (https://thewhiskylist.com.au/my/profile).
    2. Referral Bonuses - If they sign up using your unique url, they get $50 off the joining fee. And after their first purchase, you get $50 in store credit AND you get 50 entries into the monthly giveaway.

    • Moderatorneil on 09/05/2025 - 10:33

      Updated.

  • firestint on 08/05/2025 - 12:24

    Origin Home Energy referral - link format needs to be updated following the revamp of Spike program.

    • Moderatorneil on 09/05/2025 - 16:14

      What is the link format?

      • firestint on 10/05/2025 - 13:50

        Sorry, not quite sure how to share the format without being flagged as referral link appearing in my comment.

        • Moderatorneil on 11/05/2025 - 06:59

          That link already works with Origin Residential. Are you saying you got that referral through Spike?

          Also

          Sorry, not quite sure how to share the format without being flagged as referral link appearing in my comment.

          As per the instruction that is bolded in description 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

          • firestint on 11/05/2025 - 13:00

            @neil: Sorry for the mix up. All good, Origin residential is what I was looking at but clicked on Spike one instead. Thanks

  • Frunk on 08/05/2025 - 23:18

    ASOS seemingly does allow the sharing of a direct link (rather than just a person's full name).

    Format:

    https://asos.mention-me.com/m/ol/*****-first-surname

    • Moderatorneil on 10/05/2025 - 21:21

      OK, have confirmed this, and changed back to URL, expired all referrer's and notified.

  • Frunk on 08/05/2025 - 23:19

    FYI mods: My previous comment auto-moderated due to referral link format.

    • Moderatorscrimshaw on 08/05/2025 - 23:31

      As per the instruction that is bolded in description 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

      We'll look at updating the referral tomorrow morning. Thanks

  • Chimichanga on 12/05/2025 - 10:40

    Can you add https://alifeplus.com.au/ to the merchants referral list please.

    The URL format for the referral link:
    https://i.refs.cc/3lV3XRGf?smile_ref=xxxxxxxxxxxx

    Instructions to get the referral link
    Sign up and then go to https://alifeplus.com.au/pages/refer-earn to generate a referral link in the popup box with your points.

    Benefit for the referrers and referees.
    $15 credit for both.

    • Moderatorneil on 12/05/2025 - 14:29

      Alifeplus added.

      • Chimichanga on 12/05/2025 - 16:24

        I submitted the format wrong, i thought it was just marking the spot where code went. the full format is very long.

        Example:
        smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjoyODQzMDEzOTY4fQ%3D%3D

  • mixsta on 12/05/2025 - 11:51

    VPA Australia has updated their referral program.

    https://www.vpa.com.au/pages/rewards

    "Give a friend $10 off their first purchase and earn 1,000 points if they spend over $50"

    URL format: https://prz.io/{ReferralCode}

    There is no "?smile_ref=xxxxx" part in the new URL format.

    • Moderatorneil on 13/05/2025 - 06:53

      Updated and notified all users in the system.

  • Frunk on 13/05/2025 - 13:22

    Shady Rays format has changed.

    Format: https://share.shadyrays.com/x/******

    See here: https://shadyrays.com/pages/share?traffic_source=footer

    • Moderatorneil on 13/05/2025 - 16:31

      Updated.

  • sun-shine on 14/05/2025 - 09:08

    Could you please add Opal? It’s an app that helps with managing screen time.
    “
    Tap the link or use my referral code "YS7U3" for a 1 month free pass on Opal Pro!
    https://applink.opal.so/invite-friend?rc=YS7U3&rNme=Eudialyt…
    “

    • Moderatorneil on 14/05/2025 - 11:21

      What does the referrer get?

      • sun-shine on 14/05/2025 - 22:25

        After referring 20 friends, 2 years free pro subscription
        50 friends: lifetime of Pro
        100 friends: free merch

        • Moderatorneil on 15/05/2025 - 10:04

          Opal added.

  • fujialpha on 15/05/2025 - 18:09

    I'm not able to add Hostinger referral code in the website. OzB continues to say it is in wrong format, but I'm directly copying it from Hostinger and the URL seems fine. Can someone please check?

    • Moderatorneil on 16/05/2025 - 06:40

      Have tested your link and it works. Can you do a screenshot with the link and error?

      • fujialpha on 16/05/2025 - 10:58

        Weird! Tried from mobile now and it works. Yesterday was in laptop and Firefox. Thanks anyways!

  • Rockin20 on 16/05/2025 - 08:29

    Please add

    https://trademutt.com/pages/refer-a-friend

    20% off for each person

    Format is

    https://oken.do/n658zhu4

    • Moderatorneil on 16/05/2025 - 14:40

      That's already in our system.

  • Pann on 17/05/2025 - 02:22

    PixelCrib.com.au

    Format: https://i.refs.cc/sXsyThxM?

    5% off coupon for referee and if that code is used for a purchase; referrer gains $10 credit

    Instructions: click link and enter email into bottom right pop up. code sent to email. Use in checkout.

  • anonymous_coward on 19/05/2025 - 13:14

    I just went to update my Roboform referral link as it had expired and when I copy and pasted it in I got the format error. So I changed it to how ozb requires it to be but I'm not sure if that means the referral link will be valid?? Apparently I've had a few people click my link - and I know it doesn't mean they followed through but I've not ever had a successful referral - idk.

    My referral link:

    h ttps://www.roboform.com/lp?frm=offer-everywhere-referral&refid=rfo_XXXXXX

    how the ozb referral page needs me to put it in:

    h ttps://www.roboform.com/lp?frm=offer-everywhere-referral&rid=rfo_XXXXXX

    Thanks!!

    • Moderatorneil on 20/05/2025 - 09:47

      Updated and I've expired your link as it wasn't working.

      • anonymous_coward on 20/05/2025 - 11:09

        Thanks @neil I'll go and update it now ☺️

  • CouponChaser on 22/05/2025 - 01:04

    I'm trying to share my temu referral however this isn't one through any 'game' and has jo expiry like the usual ones you get through games do. It offers the person getting referred $100 worth of coupons and I get $6 if they place an order within 30 days.
    I have a few different links which offer different incentives to the person being referred. When I tried to submit one it said invalid format? I made sure not to give any shortened links.
    Please help.
    This is the link for the $100 coupons:
    https://app.temu.com/m/f6kr0d13cy3
    This one gives more discount on items in the app:
    https://app.temu.com/m/fksx1g9e1kr

    • Moderatorneil on 22/05/2025 - 06:58

      Updated.

  • keonelittle on 23/05/2025 - 18:22

    I think the surveyz referral link has changed, i just tried to enter mine

    https://www.surveyz.com.au/referral?ftName=Keone&signupCode=…

    And its saying format error

    • Moderatorneil on 24/05/2025 - 20:32

      Updated.

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