Octopus Energy Refer a Friend Code – 2026

Last updated: 9th January 2026

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To find out more about Octopus Energy refer a friend codes, how the scheme works, and the new rewards available in 2026, keep reading below:

How does an Octopus Energy refer-a-friend code work?

Once you are given a refer-a-friend link, that link makes it easy to sign up for Octopus Energy. You simply click on the link, fill in a few details, and your energy supply is switched from your current supplier to Octopus Energy.

Thanks to the new Faster Switching rules introduced in recent years, switching is quicker than ever. Most switches now take place within just 2 to 5 working days, and your energy supply will not be interrupted while the switch takes place.

You do not have to wait for an engineer to arrive (unless you are specifically requesting a smart meter installation), as your existing gas and electricity meters will continue to work as usual.

Switching via the refer a friend link rather than switching directly via the main Octopus Energy homepage means that you get £50 credited to your Octopus Energy account. The person referring you also receives a credit. If you don’t use the refer a friend link to switch your energy supply, you unfortunately don’t get the £50 bonus.

Top Tip: If you forget to sign up with a referral code after visiting our website, you can sometimes add it to your account later. You usually need to contact Octopus Energy support or log in to your online account within a few weeks of your switch to manually add the code.

What if I forgot to use the referral code when signing up?

If you signed up directly through the Octopus website and forgot to use a referral link, don’t panic. You can usually add a referral code retroactively, provided you are still in the early stages of your switch.

How to add a code manually:

1. Log in to your Octopus Energy online account (this usually works better on a desktop browser than the app).
2. Scroll down to the “Account Settings” or the main dashboard area.
3. Look for a pink box or link that says “Forgot to use a referral code?”.
4. Click that link and paste in this referral code: bold-lion-994

Note: You typically need to do this within a few weeks of your switch going live.

Octopus Energy Contact Details

If you need to speak to Octopus directly before or after your switch, here are their details:

• Email: hello@octopus.energy (They are famously quick to reply to emails).
• Phone: 0808 164 1088 (Lines are usually open 9 am – 5 pm).

Who are Octopus Energy?

Despite only starting in 2016, Octopus Energy has grown rapidly and now serves over 8 million customers in the UK and more than 10 million globally. They are known for their focus on technology and green energy, generating their own renewable power via wind, solar, and anaerobic digestion.

Octopus Energy is the UK’s most awarded energy supplier. Recent accolades include:

• Which? Recommended Provider 2025 (an award they have won for 8 years in a row).
• Uswitch Energy Supplier of the Year 2025.
• TrustPilot Rating: They consistently hold a score of roughly 4.8 out of 5, with over 90% of customers rating them as “Excellent.”

They are also leaders in green tech, offering installation services for air source heat pumps, solar panels, and EV chargers to help homes reduce their carbon footprint significantly.

Is the Octopus Energy refer-a-friend scheme still active?

Yes, the Octopus Energy refer-a-friend scheme is still active as of January 2026.

While many energy suppliers pulled their referral offers during the energy crisis, Octopus Energy kept theirs running. The scheme is simple: people signing up via a link given to them by an existing customer get £50 credit applied to their account, and the existing customer gets £50 credit too.

Octoplus Rewards & Free Electricity

One of the biggest reasons to join Octopus in 2026 is Octoplus, their new rewards scheme for customers with a smart meter.

It’s free to join, and once you are a member, you can earn “Octopoints” which can be exchanged for account credit or exciting perks. Current Octoplus benefits include:

• Free Electricity Sessions: Get paid to use less energy during peak times, or enjoy “Free Electricity” sessions where any power you use during a specific window is credited back to you.
• Weekly Treats: Claim a complimentary hot drink every week from partners like Greggs or Caffè Nero.
• Cinema Tickets: Two-for-one cinema tickets at Vue venues.
• Days Out: Discounted entry to National Trust and National Trust for Scotland locations.

The Octopus Wheel of Fortune

On top of the referral credit, Octopus offers a fun way to win extra money every month. Every time you submit a meter reading, you can spin the “Wheel of Fortune“.

Prizes range from £1 to £512 credit. While not everyone wins every time, it is a nice perk that encourages you to keep your meter readings up to date!

Smart Tariffs: Agile, Tracker & Intelligent Octopus Go

Standard variable tariffs are fine, but Octopus is famous for its “Smart Tariffs” which can save you even more money if you have a smart meter.

1. Octopus Tracker: The price you pay for energy changes daily based on the real wholesale cost of energy. Historically, this has often been cheaper than the government Price Cap.
2. Agile Octopus: Pricing changes every half-hour. When renewable energy generation is high (like on a windy day), prices plunge. Sometimes prices even go negative, meaning you literally get paid to use electricity!
3. Intelligent Octopus Go: The ultimate tariff for Electric Vehicle (EV) drivers. It offers a super-cheap overnight rate (currently very competitive) for charging your car and powering your home, giving you cheap, green miles.

Bonus for EV Drivers: The Octopus Electroverse

If you drive an electric car, joining Octopus gives you access to the Electroverse. This is a “one-card-fits-all” solution for public charging.

Instead of downloading 20 different apps for different charging networks, you just use your Octopus Electroverse card (or app). The cost of the charge is added directly to your home energy bill, often with a discount of 5-8% on the standard public charging rate.

Pros and Cons of Switching to Octopus

Before you switch, it is worth weighing up the benefits. Here is a quick summary of why millions have switched, and things to keep in mind:

Pros

• £50 Free Credit: A generous sign-up bonus when using a referral link.
• Award-Winning Service: Consistently voted the best supplier by Which? and Uswitch.
• Innovative Tariffs: Access to Tracker and Agile tariffs that can undercut the Price Cap.
• Octoplus Rewards: Free coffee, cinema tickets, and reduced bills for smart meter users.
• No Exit Fees: You are rarely tied into a long contract on standard tariffs.

Cons

• Smart Meter Dependent: To get the best “smart” tariffs and rewards, you really need a working smart meter.
• Wait Times: Due to high demand, getting a smart meter appointment can sometimes take a few weeks.

Get £50 when you join Octopus Energy by clicking here

Do Octopus offer referral credit for businesses?

Yes, but the process is slightly different. Business customers can get £100 referral credit (double the residential amount).
You cannot usually sign up purely via a standard link for this. Instead, you should:

Go to the Octopus Business website.

Get a quote and sign up.

Once signed up, contact the Octopus Business team (via email or phone) and provide them with the referral code you were given. They will then manually add the £100 credit to your business account.

How much does Octopus Energy pay for a referral from a refer-a-friend link?

At the time of writing (December 2025), Octopus Energy are giving a £50 credit to residential customers who sign up via a refer-a-friend link. The person supplying the link also receives a £50 credit.

Do Octopus offer an NHS discount?

No, there is currently no specific staff discount available for members of the NHS or Blue Light Card holders. However, you can still get the £50 credit by using an Octopus refer-a-friend code, which is often better than a standard percentage discount.

How long does it take to receive my refer-a-friend credit?

Credits from Octopus Energy referral codes are usually applied to your energy account within a few weeks of your switch being completed and your first Direct Debit payment being successfully taken.

Can I withdraw the referral credit to my bank account?

Yes. As long as your Octopus Energy account is in credit, you can request a refund (withdrawal) to your bank account. You can do this easily via the Octopus app or website. The money typically appears in your bank account within 3–5 working days.

Can I get a referral credit and use a comparison website?

No. You generally need to use the refer a friend link directly to get the £50 credit. If you click a referral link but then navigate away to a comparison website (like GoCompare or MoneySuperMarket) to complete the switch, the tracking is lost, and you likely won’t receive the bonus.

Can I get cashback as well as Octopus refer a friend credit?

Some referrers are offering to share their referral credits with customers who switch. Those referrers are getting £50 credit when people switch using their refer a friend code, and they are offering to share some of their referral credit with people who sign up via their link. For example, you may then get £75.

Do Octopus Energy ever offer £100 refer a friend credit?

Octopus Energy celebrated World Octopus Day by doubling the refer a friend credit to £100, although that only ran from 8th October 2020 until 15th October 2020. The referral credit is now back to £50, although both the new customer and the existing customer get that credit when a new customer signs up.

Can I use an Octopus refer-a-friend code if I am moving in?

Yes! You don’t need to switch an existing energy account from another supplier. If you are moving into a new home that is already supplied by Octopus (or any other supplier), you can set up a new account using a referral link and still claim the £50 credit.

Can I get the £50 credit if I have a Prepayment Meter?

Yes! If you are on a “Pay As You Go” (Prepayment) meter, you are still eligible for the £50 referral credit.

You can switch to Octopus on a prepayment tariff. Once the switch is complete and your account is active, the £50 credit will be applied to your balance. You can usually transfer this credit to your meter key or card, or use it to pay off any debt on the meter.

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