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10/31/25
Happy Halloween From RWN!
Wishing you and yours a happy and safe Halloween! And if you're looking for some Referral World treats (no tricks), be sure and check out my list of the 12 top earners that earned me over $7K this month, and you can also check out my complete list of 100+ signup and referral bonus opportunities.
10/29/25
I Just Won $127 from GotGame! [Worldwide]
https://www.referralworldnews.com/go/gotgame
If you saw my article from this morning, you already know that GotGame.AI has returned after an 8-month hiatus. They held their first "test run" game today, and I was one of the 19 remaining players in round 7 (of 12) who split the $2,419 prize pool (taking home $127)! If you missed it, you're in luck: they're holding another game this Sunday, 11/2, at 8 PM EST (5 PM PST). It's free to join. Simply click this link, enter your phone number, and be sure to be online and ready to play come Sunday! Congratulations to all RWN readers who won today as well!
Scrambly's New, Instant $15 Affiliate Bonuses and 50% Boost! [US, JP, KOR]
https://www.referralworldnews.com/go/scrambly
Scrambly shared a new promo code with members! You can redeem code TOMB (click BONUS > Redeem) to earn increased, unlimited $15 affiliate bonuses for 7 days! The code is good for the first 500 redemptions. Scrambly ran similar promotions in recent months and has been among my top earners a few times this year! More info and tips to quickly trigger Scrambly's bonuses in my featured post here.
Additionally, they're running a Halloween promo that gets triggered when you start any offer with a 🎃 (jack-o-lantern emoji) in the name. Once triggered, you'll unlock a 50% booster for that offer that lasts 72 hours! More info and tips to quickly trigger Scrambly's bonuses in my featured post here.
MyAppFree's Increased $10 INSTANT Referrals End Tonight! [US, Brazil, EU]
https://www.referralworldnews.com/go/myappfree - code ZQZJWEMP
MyAppFree - also known as MyFreeApp - is running a quick, easy, and instant promo. New users can earn a $3 instant cashout bonus by signing up, verifying their email, completing any offer(s) and cashing out $3!
Additionally, they're offering a $10 instant referral bonus (normally $3) for each friend who signs up and cashes out. The promo says "ends 10/9," but the promo is active, so I believe they meant "10/29," which means this ends tonight.
This promo is open to users in the US, Brazil, and EU, and cashouts are available via PayPal or gift cards. You’ll need to verify your ID before withdrawing, but the whole process is quick and smooth — I’ve already earned $449 from MyAppFree and can vouch that it works.
For step-by-step instructions and more recommended offers to quickly earn and cash out, see my featured post here.
GotGame.AI is Back with New $3K Game Tonight! [Worldwide]
Good news: GotGame.AI is finally back with another $2K game tonight at 7PM ET (4 PM PT). This fun little live game first hit Referral World in February but only ran for a few weeks before going on hiatus. While the website still says "Next Game TBA", it has in fact been announced on their TikTok and other social media pages that there's a new game tonight at 7PM Eastern time.
GotGame.ai is a free game where each week, you guess whether a human or AI created questions/images. Answer correctly, you move to the next round; if you answer incorrectly, you get eliminated. Refer others to get extra lives that bring you back into the game if you answer incorrectly! More info here.
Bigcash's 5-Day $25 Halloween Bonus Promo! [US]
https://www.referralworldnews.com/go/bigcash
Bigcash (aka BigCashWeb) is kicking off Halloween with one of its best offers yet. New users can score a $1 to $100 instant signup bonus using promo code JJBONUS, plus get in on the app’s easy game-based earnings.
Bigcash also just emailed members about their special 5-day promotion, which pays a $25 instant referral bonus for every friend who starts any two games and cashes out at least $3. That’s up from the usual $15. You’ll also earn 50% of your referrals’ lifetime earnings, and cashouts remain instant with PayPal and gift card options.
Bigcash continues to be one of the best instant apps for bonus hunters, and this limited-time Halloween promo is the perfect opportunity to join and earn. More info here.
$5/$7 Bonuses, and $20 Sweepstakes (Free Daily Entry)! [US]
https://www.referralworldnews.com/go/ibotta – code ugqlqeg
Ibotta, a prominent coupon and cashback app, started a new promotion offering $5 signup bonuses and unlimited $7 referral bonuses. For the signup, you'll get a $5 signup bonus when you join and scan your first qualifying receipt. Earn a $7 referral bonus for every friend you refer (unlimited). With cashouts starting at $20, you can redeem instantly for Amazon and other gift cards, or transfer the funds to your bank or PayPal account. 
And through 11/30, you can enter daily to win up to $20 instantly from Ibotta's Daily Cash Drop! You’ll need an Ibotta account to enter, but it’s free to join. It’s free to enter, no purchase necessary. You can enter once per day at this entry form and check out the official rules here. Prizes drop daily, so the more days you enter, the better your chances.
For more information, including tips on quickly earning and cashing out, see my featured post here.
10/28/25
MoneyLion Paid Owed Bonuses Tonight After Hiccup! [US]
https://www.referralworldnews.com/go/moneylion — Code $55BONUS
MoneyLion has officially paid all owed bonuses tonight, resolving the payout delay that began earlier this month. I received $2,895 in bonuses tonight, covering referrals earned from 10/7. If you were waiting for bonuses that were owed earlier this month, check your account now, as the payments have posted.
For anyone new to MoneyLion, this remains one of the most consistent and highest-paying referral apps in Referral World. You'll get:
$5 Signup Bonus (No deposit required; simply open a free RoarMoney checking account).
$50 Deposit Bonus: Make a qualifying deposit of $100 or more within 60 days through direct deposit or an external ACH transfer from Current or Found.
$5 to $55+ Referral Bonuses: Unlimited rewards for referring new users who complete the signup and deposit steps.
Bonuses typically pay out nightly (7 days a week) and are tracked automatically in your dashboard. This recent delay was caused by a system-wide glitch that temporarily paused payouts, but the issue has now been fixed.
Since New Year’s Day, I’ve received over $20.2K from MoneyLion ($32,440 to date) from MoneyLion. With this latest payout, MoneyLion holds its position as my biggest October earner (you can see all my October Whales here)!
More info on MoneyLion's bonuses here, and you can find more great banking bonuses here.
10/27/25
I Scored Another $50 From Hopper's Stacking Bonuses! [Worldwide]
https://www.referralworldnews.com/go/hopper- code johnm8e4
The holidays are right around the corner and Hopper is making travel and hotel stays cheaper AND more rewarding, thanks to their stackable bonuses! I received another $50 bonus (thank you if you signed up through me). If you haven't signed up yet, you'll get:
$25 instant hotel credit just for joining
$25 instant bonuses (stackable hotel credits) for your first 20 referrals. Increased $50 stackable bonuses after that, which can be used on hotels, airfare, rental cars, etc.
Limited-time bonuses for hitting invite goals (past promos have reached $475)
All of this on top of hotel and travel discounts when booking through Hopper
More info on Hopper and its stacking bonuses here.
10/26/25
My List of October's Biggest Earners is Here! [Multiple Countries]
https://www.referralworldnews.com/whales
Each month, I review earned bonuses from the 100+ apps I refer and feature the top-earning apps. This month, I'm sharing the top 9 apps that have earned me over $3.2K in bonuses (and counting). And while I've previously listed the apps in alphabetical order, I received a few requests to order them by amount earned, so this month you'll find them in ranked order from highest to lowest earnings! Totals, screenshots, and info here.
OKX $200 Bonuses Pay Big: $1,875 Earned So Far! [Ends 10/31; US]
https://www.referralworldnews.com/go/okx - Code 66633380 (if asked)
OKX has been one of the biggest new moneymakers to hit Referral World this month. Since signing up, I’ve already maxed out my OKX bonuses, earning $1,525 myself. My fiancé has now joined in and earned another $300 so far, bringing our total to $1,8755 between the two of us.
The OKX promotions offer multiple ways to earn, and it’s one of the best referral programs I’ve tested this year. Bonuses typically appear in your OKX within minutes after completing the required steps and unlock in 30 days.
How it works:
$200 Signup Bonus: Deposit $200 and leave it in your account for 30 days to double your money.
$200 Referral Bonuses: Earn $200 for each person you refer (up to five total, $1,000 max).
Price Match Bonus: Join the “10% Price Match” promotion in the Rewards section to earn up to $300 more if you leave your funds in for 90 days.
AVNT Offer: After signing up, some users see an additional in-app AVNT bonus worth about $25 when they deposit $300 or more and keep it for 7 days.
OKX was founded in 2013 and is rated among the safest global crypto exchanges, with AAA-level security. The platform’s USDG stablecoin is pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar and fully backed by cash and equivalents.
More info on OKX and its promotions here.
Chase Bank’s $300 Signup and $50 Referrals Are Back! [US]
https://www.referralworldnews.com/go/chase
Chase’s referral program has been one of my most consistent earners thanks to its generous bonuses and easy requirements. Last month, the program suddenly disappeared without warning and the reason remains unknown.
The good news is that it is back, and it is the same promotion as before. If you refer Chase, double-check that your referral link is working again. If you have not signed up yet, now's a great time to do so.
Here is how to trigger the bonuses:
$300 Signup Bonus: Open a new Chase Total Checking account and receive $500 or more in qualifying direct deposits within 90 days.
$50 Referral Bonuses: Earn $50 for each friend you refer, up to ten per year. Your referrals do not need to deposit anything to trigger your $50 reward.
In the past, users have triggered the $300 signup bonus easily by connecting their Chase account to gig apps like Instacart Shopper or Field Agent and completing one small delivery. Both methods are still believed to work (YMMV). Note that you must keep your account open for six months or the bonus will be deducted at closing. More info here.
MoneyLion’s Payout Delay! [US]
https://www.referralworldnews.com/go/moneylion — Code $55BONUS
MoneyLion has been my top earner this month, paying me $655 so far with over $2,500 in pending bonuses. But there’s a catch: since the start of the “Referral Rush” promo, a global payout bug appears to be affecting bonuses actually being paid out. Members are still earning and receiving email confirmations, but the bonuses aren’t appearing in their accounts.
I opened a support ticket, and MoneyLion has confirmed that while bonuses have postet nightly for several months, they can technically take up to 14 days per MoneyLion's terms. The issue is now past that window for many users, including me, and it’s been escalated internally. Several referrers have reported the same problem, suggesting a broader system glitch.
Fingers crossed that this issue gets resolved quickly. MoneyLion remains one of the best referral apps out there, offering $5 to $55+ per referral. You get a $5 near-instant signup bonus (no deposit required) and a $50 deposit bonus when you deposit $100+ within 60 days through either direct deposit or an external ACH from apps like Current or Found.
Despite the delay, I’ve been paid over $17.4K from MoneyLion since January, bringing my total received to $29.6K. I still trust that the bonuses will be paid, but if you’re waiting on owed rewards, I recommend you reach out to support and have them open a ticket on your behalf. More info in my featured post here, and you can find more great banking bonuses in my list here.
Freecash's Targeted Bonuses, Up to $100! [Worldwide]
https://www.referralworldnews.com/go/freecash
If you have Freecash, check your app right away, as they've been offering targeted, boosted referral promotions. Instead of the usual $12.50 referral bonuses, you can now earn $15, $25, and even $100 per referral for 7 days (YMMV).
If you haven’t signed up yet, Freecash is still one of the top instant apps in Referral World. You’ll get a $5 instant sign-up bonus just for downloading any game or app through them. Your first three referrals can net anywhere from $12.50 to $100 each. I’ve personally cleared over $2.4K with them since last year. More info here.
Abacus AI's $5 Signup and Referrals
JC Will's link: https://www.referralworldnews.com/go/abacus
RWN supporter JC Will brought this one to my attention, so I’m sharing it for those who want to check it out. I haven’t personally vetted this app yet, but JC tells me he's been paid.
Here’s how the Abacus AI referral program is described:
Use the reader’s link to sign up for Abacus AI’s plan.
Pay $10 with a credit card to activate your account.
Once you join, you’ll get your own referral link. You earn $5 for every person who signs up and pays $10.
The official FAQ confirms a $5 reward per referral and a $10 monthly subscription fee.
Abacus AI promotes itself as a “super assistant” for chat, code, voice, images, and video. It markets both to individuals and to small teams, though the parent company also provides enterprise machine-learning and AI automation tools. If you have any questions about Abacus AI or this promotion, you can check out their Referral FAQs, and you can email JC here.
Fetch's $4 Bonuses & Fetchtopia! [Ends 10/28; US, PR]
https://www.referralworldnews.com/go/fetch (code XRGUGB)
The receipt-scanning/cashback app, Fetch, is offering an increased $4 referral bonus promotion ending Tuesday, 10/28. Signup bonuses are $2 when you scan your first receipt.
Also available right now is Fetchtopia, offering several added perks along with up to 3X cashback. 
Fetch is a great way to score gift cards and other cashback rewards by scanning your shopping receipts and connecting your Amazon, Walmart, and email accounts to the app. For more information about Fetch, see my featured post here. For similar receipt-scanning and cashback apps, see my Featured Cashback Bonuses post.
Promos Ending Soon! [Multiple Countries]
As you may know, many of these signup and referral bonuses are limited-time offers (like Fetch and OKX mentioned above). More apps ending soon include:
Stash [Ends Soon; US] - https://www.referralworldnews.com/go/stash -
$20$50 when you join and add $5 or more to your personal investment or bank account from any source. $50 referral bonuses as well ($1K yearly cap). I earned $90 just last month! Stash frequently holds Stash StockParties, awarding members pieces of free stock! Note that this was supposed to end 9/14 but they've extended it to "Limited Time" (exact end date TBD). More info here.TopCashback [Ends 10/28; US, CAN] - https://www.referralworldnews.com/go/topcashback - No signup bonus, but through 10/28, get increased, unlimited
$10$50 referral bonuses! More info here.Rakuten [Ends Soon; US, Canada] - https://www.referralworldnews.com/go/rakuten -
$30Increased $50 when you sign up using my referral link to create an account and make $40+ in purchase(s) at any of 3,500 popular retailers using Rakuten's cashback portal within 90 days.$30$50 unlimited referral bonuses, as well. This promo was originally set to expire in September but has been extended (end date unknown). More info here.
You can find more limited-time offers in my featured post here.
Did You Know?
Did you know that while I publish a new issue of Referral World News each week, I update each weekly post daily? Bookmark https://www.referralworldnews.com and check back throughout the week for the latest articles and updates!
Recap of Last Issue’s RWN:
NEW $200–$1,550 Bonus Opportunity from OKX! [US; Ends 10/31]
Steer Clear of Blossom Social!
No Kings Day – Stand With Democracy, Stay Safe, Stay Visible!
Fetch's Increased $4 Referral Bonuses (Ends 10/19)!
Neon Dramatically Lowers Bonuses! [Worldwide]
TopCashback's $50 Referral Bonuses! [Ends 10/28; US, CAN]
Scrambly's New, Instant $17 Affiliate Bonuses! [US, JP, KOR]
New OnePay Promo: $50 Signup, $125 Referrals [Ends 10/21; US]
Chime's $100 Signup, up to $300 Referrals, and an Extra $200 When You Refer 3! [US]
Neon Returns: New Rules, Lower Referrals, and a Fresh Start!
SnapThePrice Goes Viral: $735 Earned and Counting! [US]
MoneyLion Continues to Roar! [Ends 10/21; US]
Rakuten’s $50 Bonuses are Still Live! [US, CAN]
Acorns "Refer 3, Get $725" Promo! [Ends 10/19; US]
MyAppFree's New Instant $10 Bonus Code! [US, Brazil, EU; Ends 10/16]
WinZO Keeps Paying: $116 Earned and Counting! [US]
Fetch's Increased $3 Referral Bonuses (Ends 10/14)!
Promos Ending Soon! [Multiple Countries]
Did You Know?
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