[NSW, SA, VIC, QLD] Up to $250 Gift Card for Switching Gas & Electricity Providers Online via Compare & Connect

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[NSW, SA, VIC, QLD] Up to $250 Gift Card for Switching Gas & Electricity Providers Online via Compare & Connect

AssociatedPcnc on 02/09/2022 - 14:07 compareandconnect.com.au (967 clicks)
Last edited 03/09/2022 - 08:03 by 2 other users

Get a $150 gift card when you switch your electricity provider and a $100 gift card when you switch your gas provider, online through compare & connect. That's a whopping $250 gift card if you switch both electricity and gas providers!

Hurry Offer Ends 30/09/2022

You have the choice on which provider you switch to on our panel, so the gift card is not specific to any one energy provider.
When a switch is successfully completed by your selected retailer, you will receive an Email and/or SMS with a link to redeem your gift card from card.gift where you can choose from over 100 brands!

This offer is not valid in conjunction with any other promotion.

You can refer a friend for an additional $50 card.gift and they will receive our standard $50 card.gift offer, with no limit on how many friends you can refer.

Notes:

Signup must be completed online ONLY; signups via call centre are not eligible for gift card.
This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount.
Currently available in NSW, SA, VIC, parts of QLD. Not available in Ergon area (QLD), NT, TAS, WA, embedded networks or non-quotable meters.
Gift card will be sent within 60 days of a successful connection
T&Cs apply

Signup: www.compareandconnect.com.au/OzBargain

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JuryWheel on 02/09/2022 - 14:30

What sort of gift card are we talking here?
- Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 02/09/2022 - 14:38
  
  +1
  
  A Digital Card.Gift card, which can be used to swap for over 100 retailer gift cards listed on Card.gift.
bargaingalor3 on 02/09/2022 - 14:38

+1

Your energy australia electricity rates do not include the discount (about 5%) as per their website. Can you please confirm if customers signing up via your link will get this discount as well as the $25 sign up credit per EA website?
- INFIDEL on 02/09/2022 - 15:08
  
  Doubt it.
  Signed up here to consider their options…
  2 Energy Australia plans (Flexi Plan & Basic Home) - both plans state no discount off your electricity charges or other benefits!
  
  This business gets benefits for referring customers who change providers.
- Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 02/09/2022 - 16:19
  
  Customers signing up via our website will get the gift card from us as per the T&Cs, which is up to $250 but the $25 sign up credit is for customers going direct to EA website, so you won't be getting that.
  As per the rates on our website, we publish the offers provided to us by energy retailers and sometimes, they could be different to what's available through retailers themselves
FattyHadadi on 02/09/2022 - 15:06

-2

Refer a friend. Provides the option as you go through it. Just got my referral code via email after signing up.
- MorriJ on 02/09/2022 - 15:07
  
  +1
  
  You are aware you can't post your personal referral codes in comments, right?
  - FattyHadadi on 02/09/2022 - 15:09
    
    -2
    
    Where am I supposed to post them? Can't see any referral section.
    - MorriJ on 02/09/2022 - 15:11
      
      +2
      
      Your own website or your facebook profile, anywhere but here. You aren't supposed to post them per the rules … https://www.ozbargain.com.au/wiki/help:deal_posting_guidelin…
- herecomestheoost on 02/09/2022 - 15:16
  
  -1
  
  LIAR!
- Moderatorhamza23 on 02/09/2022 - 15:16
  
  If it's not in our referral system, you can request we add it here. Please add relevant details.
- Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 02/09/2022 - 16:23
  
  Thanks for signing up and mentioning the Refer A Friend promotion. Yes, that is an additional benefit you get for using our services. You can refer as many friends as you like and every time your friend/s use your referral code and sign up successfully, then you and your friend will both get $50!
  - JuryWheel on 02/09/2022 - 16:56
    
    So you can get the referral bonus also?
    - Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 02/09/2022 - 19:04
      
      +1
      
      Yes you certainly can!
      You can refer as many friends as you like and every time your friend/s use your referral code and sign up successfully, then you and your friend will both get $50!
  - dammitgaiz on 02/09/2022 - 17:00
    
    so can you get $250 + $50 using this deal and the refer a friend?
    - Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 02/09/2022 - 19:08
      
      That's right!
      You will get up to $250 gift card through this deal and you can refer as many friends as you like and every time your friend/s use your referral code and sign up successfully, then you and your friend will both get $50!
      - bargaingalor3 on 02/09/2022 - 21:42
        
        @cnc: So to make it crystal clear, the refer a friend code will not void the $250 giftcard right?
        Since "This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount."
        
        INFIDEL on 02/09/2022 - 21:56
        
        @bargaingalor3: Seems…
        You sign up for this Deal, to receive up to $250 in cards…
        Then receive referral credit when others use your code.
        No referral randomiser requested yet.
        
        bargaingalor3 on 02/09/2022 - 22:06
        
        @INFIDEL: I have a referral code and if my friend wants to use it with this $250 then does my friend get both 250 and 50? Still not clear
        
        INFIDEL on 02/09/2022 - 22:07
        
        @bargaingalor3: How did you receive a referral code?
        
        Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 03/09/2022 - 07:58
        
        @bargaingalor3: This offer is not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Meaning you can send them this link and they get up to $250 in card.gift cards, or you can refer them and they get a $50 card.gift card as do you for doing it. There’s no limit to how many friends and family you refer
        
        Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 03/09/2022 - 07:59
        
        @bargaingalor3: That is correct.
        
        This offer is not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Meaning you can send them this link and they get up to $250 in card.gift cards, or you can refer them and they get a $50 card.gift card as do you for doing it. There’s no limit to how many friends and family you refer
- huntress_love on 02/09/2022 - 17:03
  
  Did you need to switch to signup, or can I just signup and refer friends right away without switching my services?
herecomestheoost on 02/09/2022 - 15:06

:D
INFIDEL on 02/09/2022 - 15:14

Signed up to consider their options in Brisbane…
Need to enter address & contact details.

Only 4 plans from 3 providers:
Alinta (my current provider - so no gift card)
Energy Australia (Flexi Plan or Basic Home - both with no additional discount)
Ovo (with monthly discount).

Based on bill entered all are about same estimated cost as current plan. So no savings with their options for me.

Ovo is $5/mth dearer but has $120/yr discount ($120 bill credit (incl GST) paid in 12 monthly installments of $10 to offset charges on your bill). Will check it out.

But the $150 gift card on electricity within 60d would be worth the change.
Received $100 Woolies gift card with Econnex when changed provider in May.
As consume little electricity - funds most bill costs.
INFIDEL on 02/09/2022 - 15:38

OzBargain Exclusive Offer!
(Link includes their referral code for this offer)
$150 + $100 is significant increase from their offer of $50 each for electricity & gas in July.
dammitgaiz on 02/09/2022 - 16:07

Does it work in ACT?
- Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 02/09/2022 - 16:24
  
  Yes it does!
  - huntress_love on 02/09/2022 - 18:11
    
    Does the referral code stack with the gift card on switching offer?
    - Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 03/09/2022 - 07:57
      
      This offer is not valid in conjunction with any other offer.
      
      Meaning you can send them this link and they get up to $250 in card.gift cards, or you can refer them and they get a $50 card.gift card as do you for doing it. There’s no limit to how many friends and family you refer
screensaver on 02/09/2022 - 19:46

My quote was not too bad as I am on a good deal already
clem on 02/09/2022 - 19:59

Is there a minimum period for which you have to stay with the new provider, after switching?
I know it says the gift card would be sent 60 days after connecting, but nothing else about minimum periods.
- INFIDEL on 02/09/2022 - 20:07
  
  That's mainly up to the electricity retailer's t&c. Check for contract conditions, exit fees etc.
  After you receive the gift card, that's it for this business. They earnt a fee for referring you, after you successfully swapped.
  
  Would likely require remaining with new retailer for at least a month…
  Swapped with Econnex to Alinta in May for $100 card, they stipulated "In case the switch or connection is cancelled within the first 30 days the transaction would be deemed invalid." Card email arrived in about 60d.
  
  If using a cashback business, you may need to stay much longer. See past CR & SB electricity offers.
  
  There is a 10d cooling off period for contract with new electricity retailer - before swap occurs.
  And there may be a delay before the swap due to meter reading - if necessary.
- Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 03/09/2022 - 07:56
  
  +1
  
  You need to remain connected for a minimum of 60 days to be eligible for the gift card
screensaver on 02/09/2022 - 21:11

is this in the randomiser
- INFIDEL on 02/09/2022 - 21:13
  
  No one has requested it to be added yet!
  Seems you need a referral code to request.
  https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/12623531/redir
screensaver on 02/09/2022 - 21:17

-1

that leads nowhere
huntress_love on 02/09/2022 - 22:06

Rep still haven't responded, if you can sign up with someone referral code to get the $50 as well as to $250 at the same time.
- Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 02/09/2022 - 22:15
  
  You can get up to $250 using this deal and then get your friend/s to use your referral code to get $50 more, as long as they successfully sign up (there's no limit to how many friends/family you would like to refer)
  - bargaingalor3 on 02/09/2022 - 22:17
    
    I have a referral code and if my friend wants to use it with this $250 then does my friend get both 250 and 50? Still not clear
    - Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 03/09/2022 - 07:55
      
      This offer is not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Meaning you can send them this link and they get up to $250 in card.gift cards, or you can refer them and they get a $50 card.gift card as do you for doing it. There’s no limit to how many friends and family you refer
freedomofspeech on 06/09/2022 - 13:33

Hi there, signed up to Alinta Electricity package via you.
Kindly confirm it has tracked correctly and I will be eligible for the 150$ voucher? reference code M695383
- Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 06/09/2022 - 15:26
  
  Hello,
  Yes we can see that your application has come through, stay tuned for updates re your gift card as per the T&Cs.
  Please note that you are not allowed to post your individual referral codes here, please share it with your family/friends to get additional $50 gift card for each successful signup.
  Thanks again for using compare & connect.
INFIDEL on 06/09/2022 - 22:33

Considering this $150 gift card offer…

Already received $100 Woolies gift card from Ecconex for swapping to Alinta in May.

Today received $175 "Qld Govt Cost of Living Rebate" for electricity!

September bill rose a whopping $1.25 - due to higher electricity charges ($17.20 total for month)💰
(use 3.4kWh/d, electric only house, no solar, receive Qld electricity rebate)

Seems I'm being paid for using (little) electricity😊
- huntress_love on 07/09/2022 - 12:06
  
  so you mean after the discount it's $17.20 or that's your bill?
  - INFIDEL on 07/09/2022 - 12:16
    
    That's my total bill. (After "Qld Govt Electricity Rebate" of about $1/d.)
    
    Having changed retailer, was worried about increased electricity charges. But it's only $17.20 on new charges, up from $15.95 last month😊
    
    Will take about 10 months to use up the additional $175 "Qld Govt Cost of Living Rebate" for electricity. (Previous annual Rebate to all was $50.) An advantage of not privatising! Will receive a refund when changing retailer.
    
    Over last year or so, rebates & offers to change retailers have been worth more than the bills paid.
    - huntress_love on 07/09/2022 - 12:52
      
      that's really low, u must not use much electricity. my elderly friend only really uses lights but still have a bill for about $30.
      - INFIDEL on 07/09/2022 - 13:00
        
        @huntress_love: Yes, as I said… use 3.4kWh/d, electric only house, no solar (but considering it)
        The Qld Govt electricity rebate slices $30/mth off cost.
        
        Used to live off-grid, so am more aware of energy consumption.
        
        And living in a climate that is much warmer in Winter (no need for heating) & often cooler (but more humid requiring aircon for most) in Summer keeps costs down.
        
        huntress_love on 07/09/2022 - 13:05
        
        @INFIDEL: That makes sense, with such a low bill, you can definitely make money changing retailers often!
        
        INFIDEL on 07/09/2022 - 13:33
        
        @huntress_love: Lots of ways to save $… Or even make $!
        
        Like SIM hopping I've been doing for 8 years - saving a lot.
        
        Rewards points from supermarkets etc. Received $130 worth for about $10 spend in a day recently. Posted a Deal for $80 worth of Woolies points for 8c spend!
        Summer, earnt 100k Telstra Plus points for a 5 night stay in historic backpackers @$35/n - 5min walk to beach in Noosa… (used to buy a few $80 Belong Mobile SIMs @2k pt each)
        
        Some electricity retailers offer credits to apply against bills, & companies like this offer gift cards.
        
        The savings add up.
        
        Consider what is unnecessary. Am using USB LED task lighting in the house. And a few Aldi solar powered $8 motion activated shed lights for general room lighting.
        Picked up useful strong USB LED lights free with JB Perks vouchers!
        Rarely need to use main room lighting any more. Like the lighting. But won't save that much.
        
        Always check what Government & other benefits are available. Especially in a case like your elderly friend. Am often talking with retired people, checking they know the benefits.
        
        As I effectively retired much younger than usual (self funded), was told I couldn't receive a useful (Low Income) Health Care card. After a 4 month battle, received the card which saves me $80 off a necessary health check next week, plus much cheaper medicine costs. (Now to claim back the 4 months of overcharges, through Medibank.)
Bugs Bunny on 07/09/2022 - 14:37

Does this work for moving home and selecting a new provider?
- Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 07/09/2022 - 21:32
  
  Hello yes it does
jellybox on 08/09/2022 - 12:15

no referall system yet. Can someone send me a code ty.
- huntress_love on 08/09/2022 - 12:30
  
  +1
  
  it doesn't stack with this offer, so if you use a referral you'll only get $50 instead of the $150 for ele
  - jellybox on 08/09/2022 - 13:07
    
    +1
    
    ok, thx for the reminder
court88 on 09/09/2022 - 21:35

DON'T DO IT! I signed up on MONDAY. Heard nothing. Been trying to get in touch with them ever since. It's now FRIDAY. No replies to emails and can't get through on the phone. So dodgy!
- Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 10/09/2022 - 19:27
  
  Hello. This is quite strange as our local team is open and taking calls
  
  Can you please email [email protected] and will look into this for you on Monday. If you can include your application number and phone number will resolve this for you
- INFIDEL on 11/09/2022 - 09:45
  
  +1
  
  Usually people complain about the number of messages they receive from a similar comparison service!
  
  Heard nothing.
  
  Did you receive email confirming sign up, including your application number?
  If not - sign up failed, so they wouldn't contact you. (Otherwise need to sign up again.)
  Arrived soon after sign up for me.
  
  This service was eager to contact me, as expected - that's how they make their money!
  
  They rang next morning "to help me". Missed call so they sent SMS with information & number if I want to call.
  
  Certainly not "So dodgy!" in my experience.
silvek on 13/09/2022 - 09:48

I've signed up with Powershop through you guys. The reference number is S494562, can you confirm that it's been tracked and I'll receive the $250 voucher? Thanks!
Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 13/09/2022 - 10:16

Hello,
Thanks for signing up through compare & connect and we can confirm that we have your application in our system and your voucher will be sent as per the T&Cs.
Thanks again.
S92WTB on 13/09/2022 - 21:14

Can you choose a date for sign up? Also can I switch to one of the plans you lost and then switch to another plan in the same retailer and still get the gift card (e.g sign up for agl normal plan and switch to solarsaver)?
Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 14/09/2022 - 11:05

+1

Hello,
Can you please advise if you mean: choose a move-in date for a new connection? If so, yes, you can (barring weekends & public holidays).

As per the T&Cs of the offer, to be eligible for the gift card, you need to stay with the same retailer for 60 days after successfully switching over (or organising a new connection) and if you want to switch to a different plan with the same retailer, we would recommend doing it after the 60 days.

Regards,
shoppinginsyd on 16/09/2022 - 15:29

Hi Rep,

Can you please help double check I will get $250 gift cards? My Reference number is L240556.

Thanks.
Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 16/09/2022 - 16:10

Hello,
Thanks for signing up through compare & connect and we can confirm that we have your application in our system and your voucher will be sent as per the T&Cs.
Thanks again.
gungirlyuna on 17/09/2022 - 12:17

can you use the referral code under the same persons name but for a second meter address
- Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 17/09/2022 - 18:01
  
  Hello,
  Yes you can but please note that you will only get a $50 gift card.
  Thanks.
DoctorCalculon on 18/09/2022 - 00:42

Your comparison yields:

Showing 1 plans from 1 retailer.

That retailer is AGL with the highest rates.
It also picked up the wrong distributor - CitiPower instead of United Energy.
- Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 18/09/2022 - 08:21
  
  if you would like to email [email protected] with your specific details we can look into this.
  
  Occasionally some properties on a border of distributors will generate an error
DoctorCalculon on 18/09/2022 - 01:29

Tried a different address, and was able to see OVO Energy's plans.

@cnc Can you confirm if I switch to OVO Energy for power only, I could receive $150 GC + $50 RAF GC + $120 Winter Bonus Credit from OVO Energy (credited $10 p/m on a pro-rata basis)?

It sounds too good to be true.
- Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 18/09/2022 - 08:19
  
  Hello. The $150 gift card cannot be combined with the refer a friend offer of $50 gift card, though you will receive any retailer discount as per the site on top of the plan.
  
  You can refer as many friends as you like and you will receive $50 and they will receive $50 gift card
  - bargaingalor3 on 18/09/2022 - 08:46
    
    I thought you said for energy australia the $25 sign up credit does not apply if we go through your site. How come you are saying here "you will receive any retailer discount as per the site on top of the plan."?
    - Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 18/09/2022 - 10:40
      
      Hello,
      You will get any retailer credit if its available on our website. The Energy Australia plan you are referring to is available to customers if they sign up on online on their website directly.
      - bargaingalor3 on 18/09/2022 - 11:15
        
        @cnc: Ah ok so it has to state in your website. Ok thanks for clarification
  - DoctorCalculon on 18/09/2022 - 10:07
    
    The $150 gift card cannot be combined with the refer a friend offer of $50 gift card
    
    Underneath the address search box, there is the following field:
    
    Do you have a 'Refer a Friend' Promo Code?
    
    Are you saying, if I use my mate's C&C RAF code here, you won't honor the $50 GC both ways?
    Or, will it invalidate this promotional offer?
    
    You can refer as many friends as you like and you will receive $50 and they will receive $50 gift card
    
    There is no incentive for a friend to use my code seeing this is a better deal.
    - Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 18/09/2022 - 17:36
      
      You can receive the Ozbargain exclusive offer of $150 card.gift on its own. Should you refer a friend you will get $50 gift card as will they receive $50 and not the $150 offer.
      
      Y
      - DoctorCalculon on 18/09/2022 - 19:16
        
        @cnc:
        
        Should you refer a friend you will get $50 gift card as will they receive $50 and not the $150 offer.
        
        Therefore, if you are a true friend you will tell your friend about this deal, and then refer all your fake friends after this promotion is over.
Same Same on 19/09/2022 - 13:05

Hey I signed up for Alinta energy via your website. Can you confirm I will get the voucher. My reference no. is M697439
Thanks
Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 19/09/2022 - 14:03

Hello,
Thanks for signing up through compare & connect and we can confirm that we have got your application.
Regards,
- gungirlyuna on 21/09/2022 - 15:36
  
  Can I also check this unique reference code: W063399
  - Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 21/09/2022 - 15:43
    
    Hello,
    Yes we have got your application and thanks for signing up through compare & connect.
    Regards,
harryzee on 19/09/2022 - 18:22

Can't seem to sign up with Powershop.
- Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 19/09/2022 - 18:51
  
  Hello,
  Have sent you a private message so we can look into the issue.
  Thanks,
DoctorCalculon on 19/09/2022 - 21:18
@cnc Some questions about the gift card itself:

Are you providing us with a Prezzee Smart (Swappable) Gift Card?

When do the GCs expire? 3 months after being issued to us?
- Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 20/09/2022 - 06:35
  
  Our gift cards are card.gift by TCN and have a three year expiry. Feel free to read as much as you want on the TCN website
harryzee on 20/09/2022 - 08:41

I just checked again. Not giving me good deals. Gave me my current provider as cheapest and two other more expensive options. I suggest you compare deals on the government electricity website for cheapest provider.
supersabroso on 20/09/2022 - 13:25

I wanted to sign up with you instead of cashrewards as you're offering a better deal but you don't seem to offer powershop as one of your providers even though their reference price is much lower and they have a much higher feed in tariff for solar.
- Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 20/09/2022 - 14:17
  
  Hello,
  Can you please email us at [email protected] so we can look into the issue?
  Thanks,
  - supersabroso on 28/09/2022 - 01:34
    
    I did email, after which you did call me, just to confirm that powershop is not on your panel and it can't be done for my postcode in Sydney. I'm going to sign up through cashrewards instead.
rukia on 21/09/2022 - 18:14

Hi rep could you please check that my reference L239784 was valid for the voucher?
- Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 21/09/2022 - 18:25
  
  Hello,
  Yes we have your application in our system and thanks for signing up through compare & connect.
  Regards
michael9865 on 22/09/2022 - 19:30

The rates are not that good but signed up anyway due to the gift card, will compare with others once I get my first bill.
Is there a minimum amount of time you have to be with the selected energy provider to get the gift card?
- Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 23/09/2022 - 11:52
  
  Hello,
  Thanks for signing up through compare & connect. You have to stay with the new provider for at least 60 days after the transfer to get the gift card.
  Thanks,
screensaver on 23/09/2022 - 15:36

why has power shop been taken out? It was in my quote 2 weeks ago
- Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 25/09/2022 - 19:47
  
  Hello,
  Can you please email us your reference number to [email protected] so we can look into the issue?
  Thanks,
narbe on 25/09/2022 - 09:07

Hi just signed up can you check if I got the gift card?

F075464
- Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 25/09/2022 - 19:48
  
  Hello,
  Yes we have your application in our system and thanks for signing up through compare & connect.
  Thanks,
amorn on 25/09/2022 - 12:32

Does it stack with referral $50? Where is the referral code finder?
- Associatedcnc @ Compare & Connect on 25/09/2022 - 18:45
  
  this offer is not valid with any other offer, though you can refer friends and both of you will receive a $50 gift card on its own
  - amorn on 25/09/2022 - 19:17
    
    so it doesnt stack
harryzee on 25/09/2022 - 19:27

Never got back to me and not the best deals offered. Missing many power resellers.

This was posted 1 year 7 months 28 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal.

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