Does Octopus still do refer a friend?

Does Octopus still do refer a friend?

Yes, Octopus Energy still offers its Refer a Friend scheme in 2026.

A new customer who joins Octopus through a valid referral link currently receives £50 energy credit. The existing Octopus customer who shared the link also receives £50 credit.

You can use my Octopus referral link below:

Join Octopus and receive £50 credit

The reward is added to each person’s Octopus Energy account rather than paid into their bank account.

Does Octopus still offer a referral reward in 2026?

Octopus continues to operate its household Refer a Friend scheme.

The standard reward is currently split equally between the two customers:

• The new Octopus customer receives £50 energy credit.
• The existing customer who referred them receives £50 energy credit.

That means Octopus pays a total referral reward of £100, divided between the two accounts.

Referral rewards can change, so check the amount shown on the Octopus website when you begin your switch.

How does the Octopus Refer a Friend scheme work?

The person already supplied by Octopus shares their personal referral link with someone who is considering switching.

The new customer then needs to:

1. Open the personal Octopus referral link.
2. Request a quote through the linked Octopus page.
3. Complete the application to switch energy supplier.
4. Wait for the switch to Octopus to finish.
5. Make their first successful Direct Debit payment.

Once the qualifying conditions have been met, Octopus adds the referral credit to both accounts.

It is important to begin and complete the application through the referral link. Joining through a comparison website or starting a separate application may mean the referral is not recorded.

How much is the current Octopus referral reward?

The standard household referral reward is currently £50 each.

This is account credit, so it contributes towards future energy charges on your Octopus account.

It is not normally:

• An upfront reduction from your first quote
• A discount on the unit rate
• Cash paid directly into your bank
• A voucher or gift card

The credit should appear as a referral reward within your Octopus account.

Octopus may occasionally run different joining offers or promotions. The reward shown during your application is the one you should rely on before completing the switch.

Has Octopus Refer a Friend changed?

The basic structure of the Octopus referral scheme has remained familiar for several years.

An existing customer shares a personal link, a new customer switches through it, and both customers receive account credit after the relevant conditions have been met.

However, the following details can change:

• The value of the reward
• When the credit is added
• Customer eligibility
• Which account types can take part
• Whether another joining promotion can be combined with the referral
• The terms applying to business or high-volume referrals

This page covers the standard household referral scheme rather than Octopus business, solar, heat-pump or other technology referral offers.

Is there an Octopus referral code?

People commonly search for an Octopus referral code, but the household scheme normally works through a personal referral link.

You do not usually need to find a code and type it into a box during sign-up.

Opening the referral link connects the new application to the existing Octopus customer who shared it.

You can read more about the difference here:

Octopus Refer a Friend code and referral link

Who can use the Octopus referral scheme?

The scheme is mainly intended for new household customers switching their energy supply to Octopus.

You may not qualify for the referral credit when:

• You are already supplied by Octopus.
• You have already started your switch through another route.
• You join through a third-party comparison website.
• The switch does not complete.
• Your first Direct Debit is unsuccessful.
• You are already claiming a different joining offer.
• Your account does not meet Octopus Energy’s current referral terms.

Check that the referral reward appears on the Octopus joining page before submitting your application.

Can existing Octopus customers claim another referral reward?

An existing customer cannot normally use someone else’s referral link to claim another new-customer reward on their current account.

Existing Octopus customers can instead find their own personal referral link through their online account or the Octopus app.

They can then share that link with friends or family who are considering switching to Octopus.

When is the Octopus referral credit paid?

The referral credit is not normally added immediately after the application is submitted.

The new customer first needs to:

• Complete the switch
• Be supplied with energy by Octopus
• Make their first successful Direct Debit payment

The credit is then added to the qualifying Octopus accounts.

You can check for it in your account balance, transaction history or energy statement.

If the reward has not appeared after the switch and first payment have completed, contact Octopus and provide the referral details.

Can I add a referral after switching to Octopus?

You should not assume that Octopus will add a referral retrospectively.

The safest approach is to open the referral link before requesting the quote and complete the full joining process through that page.

If you have already submitted an application without using a referral link, contact Octopus as soon as possible. They may be able to check the application, but there is no guarantee that a referral can be added afterwards.

Does the referral work with Octopus smart tariffs?

The referral is used when joining Octopus Energy as a supplier. It is not tied to one specific tariff.

After joining, you may be able to move to another Octopus tariff, subject to its eligibility rules.

Smart tariffs may require things such as:

• A working smart meter
• Half-hourly meter readings
• A compatible electric vehicle or charger
• A heat pump
• A compatible home battery
• Consent for Octopus to control or schedule a device

Using a referral link does not automatically make your property eligible for every Octopus tariff.

Use my Octopus referral link

You can start your switch to Octopus Energy through my referral link below:

Use my Octopus Refer a Friend link

Before completing the application, check that the current referral reward is shown on the Octopus joining page.

The referral link should be used from the start of the application. Joining through a different route first may mean the referral is not recorded.

Referral disclosure

If you join Octopus through my referral link, you receive the advertised account credit and I also receive a referral reward.

You will not pay more for using the link.

The referral income helps cover the cost of running Energy Stats UK and producing my independent energy articles, tariff data and videos.

Referral rewards and eligibility terms can change. Check the current details shown by Octopus Energy before completing your switch.