Use the direct Octopus referral link below to start your quote. For qualifying home-energy switches, Octopus says the new customer and the referrer usually receive £50 account credit.
Last updated: 21 April 2026. Checked against the official Octopus referral FAQs.
The cleanest route is simple: use the referral link first, complete the quote in the same session, and wait for the switch to complete under Octopus referral rules.
Open the live referral link before you start the quote.
Finish the sign-up through the same quote journey so the referral tracks properly.
Octopus says referral credit is added after the switch completes and qualifies.
| Topic | What to expect | Official page |
|---|---|---|
| Referral offer | £50 credit for qualifying home switches through a valid referral link. | Referral FAQs |
| Solar and battery | Quotes and installation options for homes looking at generation and storage. | Solar |
| EV charging | Home charger installation and EV tariffs such as Intelligent Octopus Go. | EV chargers |
| Heat pumps | Heat pump quotes, installation guidance, and related home heating info. | Heat pumps |
This site is a plain-English guide. For the formal details, always check the official Octopus referral information and product pages before you make a final decision.
For people already comparing suppliers, this guide keeps it simple: referral value, switching flow, tariffs, app experience, and where Octopus is usually the stronger fit.
A plain-English guide to who usually qualifies, when the £50 credit is normally added, and the common mistakes that can stop the referral being attached properly.
Yes. Octopus explains its referral scheme on its own site for qualifying switches.
Usually no. The referral link is normally the route that applies the offer.
It is normally added after the switch completes and qualifies under Octopus rules.
No. This is an independent guide.
