Referral guide

Octopus Energy referral code: how the £50 offer works

Most people search for a referral code, but the important thing is using a valid referral link before you begin the quote.

Last updated: 21 April 2026. Official sources: referral FAQs and Octopus referrals.
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What the offer is

For qualifying home-energy switches, Octopus says the new customer and the referrer usually receive £50 account credit each. The easiest way to apply it is by starting from a valid referral link.

How to use the link properly

  • Click the referral link first.
  • Start your quote from that same session.
  • Complete the sign-up without switching to a different quote path halfway through.
  • Keep a screenshot if you want a record of the link you used.

Referral link vs referral code

People often search for “referral code” even when the offer is handled by a referral link. In practical terms, what matters is beginning the quote from the correct link.

Useful checks before switching

If you are still weighing up suppliers, compare Octopus against British Gas before you commit. If you want the referral process laid out more carefully, see the referral terms explained guide.

  • Compare the tariff properly, including unit rates and standing charge.
  • Read the official Octopus referral guidance if you want the detailed terms in Octopus' own wording.
  • Look at the wider home-energy offer if EV charging, solar, battery storage, or heat pumps are relevant to your home.
CheckWhy it matters
Referral routeStarting from the referral link helps make sure the offer is attached to the quote.
Tariff ratesThe £50 credit is useful, but ongoing costs matter more over a full year.
EligibilityReferral credit is tied to qualifying switches under Octopus rules.

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