Energy supplier rewards and referral schemes
Most energy suppliers now offer referral rewards if you get someone you know to switch to them, and some also offer ongoing rewards to existing customers. But don't switch just for a referral or rewards scheme. Always make sure you find the best tariff for you - use our Cheap Energy Club to find your cheapest. See the rewards as an added bonus.
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Energy supplier referral schemes
Energy supplier referral schemes can be an easy way to get some extra bill credit or vouchers if you know someone willing to switch to your firm or if someone you know is with a firm you're willing to switch to.
Do make sure it's the right decision for you or the person you're referring - a cheaper fix will very likely be better than a little extra bill credit or shopping voucher.
Always do a full market comparison before you switch. You can use our Cheap Energy Club for a bespoke comparison, so you can see how tariffs stack up based on your region and usage. Plus, it's worth noting that if we can switch you, we pay £20 dual-fuel cashback (£10 single fuel) - though you wouldn't also get a referral bonus if you switch through us.
Supplier | What you get | When will I get my reward? | Who can you refer? |
|---|---|---|---|
£50 Amazon gift card each (£25 for single fuel referrals) | Within three months of your referral's switch | New customers (1) | |
£50 shopping voucher or bill credit each for a dual or single fuel switch (2) | Four weeks after your referral's first Direct Debit payment | New customers | |
£25 bill credit or a £25 shopping voucher each for a dual or single fuel switch (3) | 30 days after your referral's switch | New Direct Debit or pay on receipt of bills customers switching to its standard variable or electric vehicle fix only | |
£100 bill credit for you and £75 bill credit for your friend, for a dual or single fuel switch | After you and your referral have made a payment to EDF | New customers (4) | |
£50 bill credit each for a dual or single fuel switch | After your referral's first Direct Debit payment | New customers (4) | |
£50 bill credit each for a dual or single fuel switch | After your referral's first Direct Debit payment | New customers (4) | |
£50 bill credit each (£25 for single fuel referrals) | Around 90 days after your referral's switch | New monthly Direct Debit customers only (4) | |
£30 shopping voucher or bill credit each for a dual or single fuel switch (2) | Four weeks after your referral's first Direct Debit payment | New customers | |
£60 bill credit each (£30 for single fuel referrals) | 28 days after your referral's switch | New customers | |
£50 bill credit each for a dual or single fuel switch | Within five working days after your referral's cooling off period. | New customers (4) | |
£50 bill credit each for a dual or single fuel switch | 60 days after your referral's switch | New homeowner customers that sign up to at least one additional service (eg, broadband, mobile) |
Updated 25 November 2025. (1) Can't have been a customer in the last three months. (2) Shopping voucher includes Waitrose, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Argos, Greggs and Ticketmaster and is valid for 12 months. (3) Shopping voucher includes John Lewis, The Vegan Kind or Ethical Superstore voucher. (4) Can't have been a customer in the last 12 months.
To refer someone, you simply need to find and share your unique link
Referral schemes are very simple - with most suppliers, all you'll need to do is find your unique referral link. You can usually find this in your online account.
Simply grab that link and share it with your friend. You must make sure your friend uses this link to complete the switch in order to get any bonus.
On prepay? You can usually still benefit from refer a friend schemes
If you or your friend have a traditional (non-smart) prepayment meter, you can usually still get the referral bonus - you might just need to jump through some extra hoops. If the referral reward is bill credit you'll likely need to actively get in touch with your supplier and ask for the referral credit to be sent out as a pre-loaded key or card.
However, if you've got smart prepayment meters, it should be applied automatically, though some do ask you to get in touch so they can add it manually.
Can I keep switching to get multiple referral bonuses?
While you can switch energy suppliers as many times as you like to get multiple referral bonuses (provided you know someone who can refer you each time), you will usually be credit checked each time you sign up to a new supplier.
You'll also need to be aware of any early exit fees your tariff might have, which can easily wipe out the bonus.
Suppliers can reverse the referral reward if you switch away too soon
If the referred person cancels or switches to another supplier soon after receiving their reward, the supplier could reverse the bill credit. Generally, they need to stay with the supplier for at least 90 days, though some require them to stay as long as six months - always check your supplier's Ts&Cs to make sure.
Supplier reward and loyalty schemes
Many of the major energy providers have loyalty schemes, offering rewards to its existing customers. These schemes are not necessarily a reason to switch, but if you are already a customer, they could be worth checking out.
We've focused on supplier schemes that give freebies and let you earn discounts without having to do anything. However, there are additional schemes that reward you for reducing your energy use. Read our 'Get paid to cut your energy use' guide for more info.
British Gas Membership
British Gas Membership is free to join and open to anyone - you don’t have to be a British Gas customer to join. It offers access to things such as discounted boiler servicing and entry into prize draws to win free energy for a year.
Once you've signed up, you'll get offers tailored to you. British Gas says it updates these regularly and more will be added in the coming months. Current offers include:
Win up to a £1,000 in energy bill credit. You must be a British Gas energy customer at the time of entering (entry closes 11.59pm on 5th January 2026).
Get £30 off annual cover for boiler repairs. It costs from £30.35 per month before any discount and excludes boiler servicing.
Up to 25% off Samsung appliances, including washing machines, tumble dryers, refrigerators and vacuums.
15% off Hive thermostats, including installation.
Octopus Energy: Octoplus
Octoplus is free to join for electricity-only or dual-fuel Octopus Energy customers that have (or get) smart meters. It gives access to freebies and discounts, and lets you earn 'Octopoints', which can be converted into bill credit. Current offers include:
A free drink from Greggs or Caffè Nero (while stocks last). Usually excludes speciality or limited-time drinks.
Two Vue cinema tickets for £8. For Super Saver seats or Lux Super Saver seats any day of the week at any Vue cinema.
25% off main meals at selected restaurants. Including Harvester, Stonehouse, Toby Carvery, Ember Inns and Sizzling Pubs, for up to eight people Monday to Thursday (excluding bank holidays).
National Trust family day pass for £8. The day pass covers up to two adults and three children at selected National Trust sites.
Offers on national zoo tickets. Get a free child ticket with a full paying adult ticket at Dartmoor Zoo, Marwell Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo, or get 2 for 1 entry at Twycross Zoo.
Earn Octopoints by taking part in Saving Sessions and Free Electricity sessions, submitting meter readings or referring friends. 800 points are worth £1 and can be converted into bill credit at anytime.
Ovo Energy: Ovo Beyond
Ovo Beyond is free to join for existing Direct Debit customers that have (or get) smart meters - though you'll need to download its app to get access.
The scheme offers various discounts and rewards, including money off for at-home and on-street EV charging, discounts on solar panel and batter installations, free bill credit if you have heat pumps, free boiler servicing, and shopping and restaurant discounts. Below are some of the current offers:
Get a free boiler service if you're a new Ovo customer. It's free but it will automatically renew at £7 a month unless you cancel within the first 12 months after signing up.
Shopping and restaurant discounts. Such as 40% off selected Tado products, 25% off your first month's subscription to Oddbox, a free Gruum Jet Set & Glow luxury travel set, and a £5 voucher for an Uber Green ride.
Tesco Clubcard points. From November 2025 to January 2026, Tesco Clubcard account holders can earn 100 points each month (300 points total per household, worth up to £6) by linking your Tesco Clubcard account with your Ovo account.
Freebies and discounts on EV charging, solar panels and heat pumps. You can get free bill credit and discounts on EV charging, heat pumps and solar panels (see below for more info).
Full info of Ovo Beyond's current offers
Additional offers include...
Discounted EV charging. Through the Ovo Charge app, you can get a 'Light Boost' subscription free for six months (usually £2/month) through the Ovo Charge App, which gives you 10% off standard pay-as-you-go rates at all its EV charging stations in the UK.
Get free bill credit for home EV charging. New customers to its Charge Anytime EV Tariff can earn £3.50 a month in bill credit for up to two years (equates to £84 bill credit).
You earn the bill credit each month by being an Ovo Beyond member, but not yet signed up to the Charge Anytime tariff. At the point you sign up to Charge Anytime, you'll then redeem the bill credit you've earned. So oddly, to get the maximum amount, you'd need to wait two years before signing up to its EV tariff. Make sure you compare EV tariffs before signing up.Solar panels discount. You can get up to £500 off solar panels and battery installation after two years as a member of Ovo Beyond. You must get solar panels and a battery installed by Ovo. Don't go with Ovo just for the offer - always make sure you get multiple quotes to find the best price for you. See our Solar panels guide for full info.
Free heat pump heating. If you get heat pumps from Ovo it says it'll give you one month of free heat for every two months you're with Ovo. It values a month's heating at £28.46 and you can only get a year of free heat - so that's a maximum of £341.25 you'd accrue over two years. It's paid as bill credit and you must be on its Heat Pump Plus tariff.
Offers change regularly. You can check the full list of current offers and the full terms and conditions.
Scottish Power: My ScottishPower
The MyScottishPower loyalty scheme is free for existing Direct Debit or pay on receipt of bills customers (not available if you prepay for energy) that have, or get, smart meters.
The scheme lets your earn points, which can be converted and redeemed as bill credit or used towards other rewards. This includes:
£5 bill credit when signing up. All new members of the scheme will get this.
125 points every three months. You'll earn 125 points - equivalent to £1.25 - every three months, which can be converted and redeemed as bill credit at anytime.
300 to 500 points each year for long-term customers. If you've been a Scottish Power energy customer for three to five years, you'll get 300 bonus points (equivalent to £3). If you've been a Scottish Power energy customer for more than five years, you'll get 500 bonus points (equivalent to £5). Your points will be credited to your account each year on the anniversary of joining MyScottishPower.
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