wageringterms.

Definition

Refer a Friend

Also known as Referral Bonus, Tell a Friend, Invite a Friend

By Reviewed Editorial policy

In short

Refer a friend pays an existing customer for introducing a new one, usually once the referral has deposited and wagered a set amount. Rewards are typically bonus funds rather than cash.

Refer a friend turns customers into an acquisition channel. You share a link or code; when someone signs up through it and meets the conditions, you are rewarded.

Typical structure

  • Referrer receives £10 to £50, usually as bonus funds
  • Referee receives the standard welcome bonus, sometimes enhanced
  • Payment triggers only after the referee deposits and wagers a minimum, commonly £10 deposited and £20 wagered
  • Caps on referrals per year, often five to ten

The conditions that matter

The reward almost never pays on signup alone. The referee must deposit and generate turnover, which means you are paid for producing an active gambling customer rather than a registration.

Other common conditions:

  • Different household required: enforced by address, device and payment fingerprinting
  • Referrer must be active, sometimes with a recent deposit of their own
  • Rewards as bonus funds with their own wagering requirements
  • Time limits on when the referee must complete the qualifying activity

Why it is policed heavily

Self-referral, creating a second account to claim both sides, is one of the most common forms of bonus abuse, and detection is thorough. Shared devices, IP addresses, payment methods and addresses all trigger review.

The consequence is forfeiture of both accounts and any balances, not merely the referral reward.

The thing worth thinking about

A referral scheme asks you to introduce someone you know to gambling, and pays you if they deposit and play.

That is a straightforward commercial arrangement and there is nothing hidden about it. It is also worth sitting with for a moment before sending the link, because the reward is contingent on their losses rather than on their enjoyment, and you are unlikely to know which of your friends should not be receiving that invitation.

The reward is typically £25 in bonus funds. That is a low price for the position it puts you in.

Common questions

How do refer a friend bonuses work?

You share a link, and when someone signs up and meets conditions you are rewarded, usually £10 to £50 in bonus funds. Payment almost always requires the referee to deposit and wager a minimum first.

Why are referral bonuses policed so heavily?

Because self-referral through a second account is one of the most common forms of bonus abuse. Detection covers shared devices, IP addresses, payment methods and addresses, and the penalty is forfeiture of both accounts.

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