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Referral guides
Everything you need to squeeze the most out of refer-a-friend schemes — written plainly, updated when offers change.
Monzo vs Starling: Which Bank Referral Bonus to Claim First (July 2026)
Monzo and Starling both pay £25 for a referral — but the qualifying step is different for each. We compare what's actually required, how fast each one pays out, and whether you can claim both.
5 min read 30 June 2026How to Maximise TopCashback: Sign-Up Bonus & Tracking Done Properly
The sign-up bonus is just the start. How to make TopCashback's tracking actually work, and the habits that turn cashback into £100+ a year.
5 min read 30 June 2026How Referral Codes Work (and Why Brands Pay You to Use Them)
Referral codes explained in plain English: why brands pay both sides, what qualifying conditions to watch for, and how to avoid the common mistakes that void a bonus.
6 min read 29 June 2026Free Share Referral Offers Explained: What You'll Really Get
Trading 212 and Freetrade both hand out free shares for referrals — but what are they actually worth, what are the catches, and what are the risks? An honest breakdown.
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