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Referral bonus guides for Australians
Clear, practical explanations to help you understand referral rewards before you sign up.
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Australian Referral Bonus Report 2026
Original statistics and practical takeaways from 82 Australian brand listings across 13 categories, with reward descriptions, sharing formats and downloadable summary data.
11 min readUpdated 24 September 2026Read the report
More referral guides
Practical answers to common referral-code and reward questions.
Referral troubleshooting guide
Referral Bonus Not Showing Up? Why It Hasn't Arrived and What to Do
Check tracking, qualifying steps and payout times, then use our support message to follow up on a missing reward.
9 min readPublished 19 September 2026Read guide
Referral validity guide
Do Referral Codes Expire?
Learn when referral codes, campaigns, qualifying periods and earned rewards expire—and how to check whether an offer is still valid.
9 min readPublished 7 August 2026Read guide
Referral eligibility guide
Can Existing Customers Use Referral Codes?
Learn how new-customer rules apply to existing accounts, returning customers, extra services, self-referrals and people in the same household.
10 min readPublished 26 July 2026Read guide
Referral safety guide
Are Referral Codes Safe? How to Spot Referral Scams in Australia
Learn how to check referral codes and links, recognise fake offers and protect your personal information before signing up.
11 min readPublished 22 July 2026Read guide
Australian tax guide
Are Referral Bonuses Taxable in Australia?
Learn when cash, account credits, cashback, free shares and crypto referral rewards may have tax consequences.
12 min readPublished 20 July 2026Read guide
Authority guide
Why Do Companies Offer Referral Bonuses?
Understand the business logic behind referral rewards—acquisition costs, trust, retention and what it means for consumers.
7 min readPublished 17 July 2026Read guide
Referral code help
Forgot to Use a Referral Code? What to Do After Signing Up
Find out whether a missed referral code can be added later, why a bonus may be missing and the safest next steps.
10 min readPublished 16 July 2026Read guide
Cornerstone guide
How Referral Bonuses Work in Australia
Learn how referral programs work, the requirements to watch for and how referral codes compare with promo codes.
8 min readUpdated 13 July 2026Read guide
Referral code guide
Referral Code vs Promo Code: What Is the Difference?
Compare how referral codes and promo codes work, who receives the reward and whether both offers can be used together.
6 min readPublished 14 July 2026Read guide
Understand referral offers before you sign up
Referral offers can have different eligibility requirements, qualifying actions and reward timeframes. ReferralMate's guides explain how referral codes work, what to check before joining and what you can do when a bonus does not track as expected.
Use these guides alongside the provider's current terms and conditions, as referral rewards can change or expire. When you are ready, browse our referral code directory or compare the best current offers.