Octopus Refer A Friend: Save £50 On Your Energy Bills
- Ross Preen
- Jun 17
- 2 min read
If you're switching energy supplier, one of the easiest ways to reduce your first bill is by using an Octopus Energy referral link.
New customers who switch through a valid referral link can currently receive £50 credit after their switch completes and their first payment has been taken.
My verified referral link:
If you're eligible, both you and I receive £50 credit.
What Is Octopus Refer A Friend?
Octopus Refer A Friend is Octopus Energy's customer referral programme.
When a new customer joins using a valid referral link, both the new customer and the existing customer receive account credit.
The credit is usually applied automatically once the switch has completed and the first Direct Debit payment has been collected.
How Much Can You Save?
The immediate saving is currently:
£50 credit for the new customer
£50 credit for the referring customer
For many households, £50 can cover:
Several weeks of electricity usage
Part of a monthly energy bill
EV charging costs
Standing charges for a significant period
How To Claim The £50 Credit
Follow these steps:
Use a valid Octopus referral link.
Compare available tariffs.
Complete your switch application.
Set up your Direct Debit.
Wait for your switch to complete.
Receive your £50 credit.
Referral link:
Why Many Customers Choose Octopus Energy
Customers often switch because of:
Competitive pricing
Smart tariffs such as Agile and Intelligent Octopus
Renewable electricity as standard
Highly rated customer service
Easy to use mobile app
Can Existing Customers Use A Referral Link?
No.
Referral links are generally intended for new customers joining Octopus Energy.
Existing customers can usually generate their own referral link and earn referral rewards by introducing friends and family.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Will I Receive My £50 Credit?
The credit is normally added after your switch completes and your first Direct Debit payment has been taken.
Does The Referral Credit Expire?
Any expiry rules depend on Octopus Energy's current terms and conditions.
Can I Refer Other People?
Yes. Once you're an Octopus customer, you can normally generate your own referral link and earn referral rewards when others switch.
Related Octopus Energy Guides
Learn what a referral code is and how the referral scheme works.
Find out where referral codes and referral links can be found.
A step by step guide showing where referral links appear in the Octopus app and website.
A detailed review of whether the £50 referral credit makes switching worthwhile.
Understand the key eligibility rules and common reasons referral rewards can be delayed.
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