The Octopus Energy refer a friend programme is one of the best ways to save money on your energy bills. For every friend who switches using your link, you both get £50 credit. There's no limit to how many people you can refer, so the savings can really add up.
How the Refer a Friend Programme Works
Once you're an Octopus Energy customer, you get your own unique referral link. When someone clicks your link and switches to Octopus, both of you receive £50 credit on your energy accounts.
Referral Rewards
- You get: £50 credit for each successful referral
- Your friend gets: £50 credit when they switch
- Business referrals: £100 each
- No limit: Refer as many people as you like
Not Yet a Customer? Start Here
If you're not yet with Octopus Energy, you can use someone else's referral link to get your £50 credit when you switch. Then you'll receive your own code to share with others.
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Click Here to Switch →How to Find Your Referral Link
If you're already an Octopus customer, finding your referral link is easy:
- Log into your Octopus Energy account at octopus.energy
- Scroll down to the "Refer a friend" section on your dashboard
- Copy your unique referral link
- Share it with friends, family, or on social media
Your link will look something like: share.octopus.energy/spiky-eel-111
Tips for Successful Referrals
Here are some tips to maximise your referral success:
- Explain the benefit clearly: Tell your friends they'll get £50 free credit
- Share at the right time: When friends mention high energy bills or wanting to switch
- Use multiple channels: Text, email, social media, WhatsApp groups
- Be genuine: Share your own positive experience with Octopus
Rules and Restrictions
Octopus Energy has a few rules for the referral programme:
- Don't spam third party sites with your link (e.g. Trustpilot reviews)
- Don't use paid advertising to promote your referral link
- The programme is designed for sharing with people you know
- Referrals must be new Octopus Energy customers
When Does the Credit Appear?
Both you and your friend will receive the £50 credit once:
- Your friend's switch to Octopus is complete (2 to 3 weeks)
- Their first Direct Debit payment has been taken
In total, expect the credit to appear within 4 to 6 weeks of your friend signing up.
Example: How Much Could You Earn?
If you refer 5 friends over the course of a year, that's £250 in free energy credit. Refer 10 friends and you've earned £500. There's genuinely no cap on how much you can earn through referrals.
Business Referrals
If you refer a business to Octopus Energy, both you and the business receive £100 credit instead of £50. The business needs to sign up for a business energy account, not a domestic one.
Organisations and Community Groups
Octopus also offers a programme called "People Power" for schools, sports clubs, and community groups. This works similarly to the standard referral programme but is designed for organisations to fundraise through energy switching.
Ready to Start Saving?
Use my referral code spiky-eel-111 to get your first £50, then share your own code with friends.
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