The SMARTY Refer a Friend scheme gives both you and the person who referred you a reward after you join and complete the qualifying renewal.
The value depends on the monthly plan you are using when you qualify:
- £5 each on plans costing £9.99 or less
- £10 each on plans costing £10 to £14.99
- £20 each on plans costing £15 or more
You can choose a PayPal cash reward or a gift card for Amazon.co.uk, John Lewis & Partners, Waitrose, Uber or Uber Eats.
You can join through my SMARTY referral link below:
Join SMARTY using my referral link
I receive the same reward if your referral qualifies.
How does SMARTY Refer a Friend work?
The process is:
- Open a valid SMARTY referral link.
- Choose a monthly SMARTY plan.
- Order and activate your SIM or eSIM.
- Keep the plan active without pausing or cancelling it.
- Complete the qualifying renewal.
- Choose your PayPal reward or gift card when SMARTY’s reward partner contacts you.
SMARTY uses Buyapowa to administer the referral programme and send the reward emails.
You should use the referral link before ordering your plan so the new account is connected to the person who referred you.
Use my SMARTY referral link
You can join SMARTY here:
Use my SMARTY Refer a Friend link
Choose the plan that suits you rather than selecting a more expensive plan solely to receive a larger reward.
The reward is a one-off benefit. The monthly cost and data allowance matter more over the longer term.
How much is the SMARTY referral reward?
The current standard reward depends on the price of the new customer’s plan on the qualifying date.
| Monthly plan cost | Reward for each person |
|---|---|
| £9.99 or less | £5 |
| £10 to £14.99 | £10 |
| £15 or more | £20 |
Both the new customer and the existing SMARTY customer receive the same amount.
For example, if you join a £15 monthly plan and meet all the qualifying conditions, you and the person who referred you should each receive a £20 reward.
SMARTY can change its referral values or run limited promotions, so check the offer shown when you join.
Is SMARTY Recommend a Friend the same scheme?
Yes.
People sometimes search for SMARTY Recommend a Friend, but SMARTY calls the programme Refer a Friend.
Both phrases normally refer to the same scheme:
- An existing customer shares a referral link.
- A new customer joins through it.
- Both customers receive a reward after the required renewal.
There is no separate SMARTY Recommend a Friend programme.
Is there a SMARTY referral code?
SMARTY mainly uses a referral link rather than a promotional code that you manually enter.
The referral information is contained within the link.
Opening the link before ordering connects your SMARTY application to the existing customer who referred you.
SMARTY can also provide physical referral SIM cards that are already linked to the existing customer’s referral account.
The simplest option is to use the referral link and complete your order through that page.
When do I qualify for the SMARTY referral reward?
You need to:
- Join through a valid referral link or linked referral SIM
- Buy and activate a SMARTY plan
- Keep the plan active
- Avoid pausing or cancelling it before qualifying
- Complete the required renewals
- Avoid joining a Group plan during the first two months
SMARTY’s current terms say the standard qualifying date is the second monthly renewal after activation. This is effectively when the new customer moves into their third consecutive month of service.
SMARTY’s main referral page uses slightly simpler wording and says rewards are issued after the friend’s first renewal. Because the formal March 2026 terms are more detailed, I would allow for the second renewal and third month when estimating when the reward will arrive.
When will I receive the reward?
SMARTY says Buyapowa will send the reward email no later than 30 days after the qualifying date.
You then have 90 days to choose your reward.
Available choices currently include:
- PayPal cash
- Amazon.co.uk gift card
- John Lewis & Partners gift card
- Waitrose gift card
- Uber gift card
- Uber Eats gift card
If you choose PayPal, you must claim the payment using the PayPal email within 30 days or the reward may expire.
Check your spam and junk folders if the Buyapowa email does not appear.
Can I change plan after joining?
SMARTY’s reward value is based on the monthly plan you are using on the qualifying date, not necessarily the plan you selected when you first joined.
For example:
- If you start on a £15 plan but move to a £10 plan before qualifying, the reward may be £10 each.
- If you move from an £8 plan to a £15 plan before qualifying, the reward may be £20 each.
Choose your plan based on the data and features you need, not only the referral reward.
Can I join a SMARTY Group plan?
You should not join a SMARTY Group plan during the first two months after activating the referred SIM.
The current referral terms say doing so can prevent both you and the referrer from qualifying for the reward.
Wait until the referral reward has qualified before changing to a Group plan.
Can existing SMARTY customers use a referral link?
The joining reward is intended for someone who is not already a SMARTY customer.
An existing SMARTY customer cannot normally use another customer’s link to claim a new joining reward on their current plan.
Existing customers can instead find their own referral link in the SMARTY dashboard and share it with friends or family.
You must have an active SMARTY plan before you can refer someone.
Is there a limit to how many friends I can refer?
SMARTY says there is no fixed limit on the number of genuine friends you can refer through your link.
You can receive a reward each time an eligible new customer joins and qualifies.
SMARTY’s terms do prohibit mass distribution to unknown people, fake referrals or other attempts to misuse the scheme.
Do I need a physical SMARTY SIM?
No.
SMARTY supports referral links as well as physical referral SIM cards.
New customers can also join SMARTY using an eSIM on a compatible phone, so there may be no need to wait for a physical SIM to arrive.
Check that your phone supports eSIM before choosing that option.
Does SMARTY use the Three network?
SMARTY uses the Three UK mobile network.
Three UK and Vodafone UK completed their merger on 2 June 2025, creating VodafoneThree. SMARTY says network investment and integration will continue over time.
Before joining, check SMARTY coverage in the places where you regularly use your phone.
A cheap plan is poor value if the signal is weak where you live, work or travel.
Are SMARTY plans contracts?
SMARTY plans run on a one-month rolling basis.
You can normally change or cancel your plan without committing to a 12, 18 or 24-month mobile contract.
That makes SMARTY relatively easy to try, but you still need to remain active long enough to meet the referral conditions.
Cancelling or pausing too early can cause both people to lose the reward.
Is SMARTY worth joining?
SMARTY may suit you if you want:
- A SIM-only mobile plan
- One-month rolling terms
- A large data allowance
- No annual contractual price rise
- Online account management
- Access to the Three network
- The option to cancel or change plan relatively easily
It may be less suitable if:
- Three coverage is poor in your area
- You want shop-based support
- You need a handset contract
- You prefer telephone customer service
- Another network performs better where you use your phone
The referral reward is useful, but coverage and the ongoing monthly price should make the final decision.
You can read more here:
What should I do if the SMARTY reward does not arrive?
First check that:
- The referral link was used before ordering
- The SIM or eSIM was activated
- Both accounts stayed active
- The required renewals completed
- The new account did not join a Group plan too early
- The email from Buyapowa is not in the spam folder
SMARTY says the reward email can take up to 30 days after the qualifying date.
Contact SMARTY support if that period has passed and the reward has not arrived.
Keep:
- The referral link
- The order confirmation
- The activation date
- Renewal dates
- The email address used for the account
Join SMARTY through my referral link
You can use my link below to join SMARTY:
Join SMARTY and receive a referral reward
The reward depends on the plan you are using when you qualify:
- £5 each on plans costing £9.99 or less
- £10 each on plans costing £10 to £14.99
- £20 each on plans costing £15 or more
Check the current SMARTY offer and terms before placing your order.
Referral disclosure
If you join SMARTY through my referral link and meet the qualifying conditions, you receive the advertised reward and I receive the same amount.
You will not pay more for using my link.
The referral income helps cover the cost of running Energy Stats UK and producing my independent energy articles, data and videos.
SMARTY can change the reward values, qualifying conditions and available reward choices. Check the current offer before joining.