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5/5/25
New: GoodWall's EASY $5 Signup & Ref. Bonuses [Worldwide]!
https://goodwall.onelink.me/45N9/aj5m7ysv
A new and EASY bonus promotion went viral in Referral World today from Goodwall. Goodwall is a skills-based mobile app social network designed to help young folks learn new skills, connect with like-minded people, and access professional opportunities. The promotion: $5 signup bonus when you download the app and sign up, verify your email, and complete one "challenge". 
There are all sorts of simple challenges, many/most involve entering for a sweepstakes, uploading a photo and/or creating a post. I chose the photo upload. Once triggered, you'll receive your bonus once your completed challenge has been approved (within 24 hours). Withdraw to PayPal once you've reached $25.
The app looks to be still working out a few kinks. For instance, during signup, they offer manual signup using email or phone, or through integrated Google/Facebook logins. To verify your email - a requirement - you have to choose manual signup (not Google/Facebook).
Additionally, I found the app to be finicky when creating a password. If you find you're not able to proceed during this step, double-check and be sure you've met their password requirements, and also that your password only has ONE special character. When I tried a password with 2-3 special characters, it wouldn't accept it until I deleted the additional special characters.
This one has huge early-bird opportunity. I've already referred 17 people since posting about this app a few hours ago. And as of right now, there is a limited amount of referral bonuses being awarded (currently 1,688 bonuses remaining). More info here.
5/4/25
RebatesMe More Than Quadrupled Their Bonuses [Worldwide]!
https://www.rebatesme.com/r/tsiyb9
One of my favorite, most lucrative cashback portal sites just quadrupled their referral bonuses and increased their signup bonus 800%!! Just sign up using my link and use their site when you shop through any qualifying retailers (likely ones you shop at already). Once you earn $10 in cashback within 90 days, you'll get a $40 signup bonus!! $40 referral bonuses, as well. No end date is listed on this promotion, but I expect this to run 1-2 weeks. More info here.
Ending Soon & Something New (May the 4th be With You)!
https://www.referralworldnews.com/endingsoon
In honor of Star Wars Day, I refreshed my curated "Ending Soon" post. Check it out here.
5/3/25
Huge Thanks, I Reached $20K! $10 Bonuses End Tomorrow [US]!
https://tinyurl.com/moneylionbonus
I want to thank all of you who signed up for MoneyLion through me. $70 more in bonuses just came in last night ($245 in just the past 3 days), which has brough my total referral bonus payouts to over $20,000!
If you haven't signed up yet, you can still get in on MoneyLion's "Referral Rush" promotion where you'll get a doubled $10 signup bonus. There's no deposit or spend requirement, and there's also an easy method to trigger the extra $50 deposit bonus they offer. $10-$60 unlimited referral bonuses as well. This increased bonus promotion ends tomorrow night at 11:59 PM EDT. More info along with how to trigger the deposit bonus here.
5/2/25
May's List of 100+ Legit Bonus Opportunities!
https://www.referralworldnews.com/referrals
As you may know, I publish a fresh list of signup and referral bonuses each month. May's list is out now! Categorized and alphabetized with current bonuses and steps to trigger the bonuses. This month includes "May Flowers" (FEATURED) and INSTANT App sections. Be sure to check it out (and bookmark it)! I update the list throughout the month to keep the info current!
Big Cash and Shopback Increased Bonus Promotions Extended!
If you are referring Big Cash or Shopback, or else you haven't signed up for them yet, you're in luck: both apps have increased promos that were supposed to end 4/30, but have been extended!
Big Cash extended its $15 referral bonus and 50% lifetime passive earnings promos through 5/31. More info here.
Shopback extended its $20 signup, $30 referral bonus promotion through 5/19. More info here.
4/30/25
I Scored Another $600 Overnight!
https://www.referralworldnews.com/citi
One of the best things I've done in recent months was signing up for Citi. There was no signup bonus, but there's a referral promotion (still running) that gets you $100 for each person who signs up through your link. There's no deposit OR spend requirement. And I woke up to another $900 in bonuses paid overnight! A huge "THANK YOU" if you're one of the 15 who signed up this month using my link, and best of luck as you refer it!
If you haven't signed up yet and want to earn up to $2,000 in referral bonuses, simply use a referral link and open a Citibank Checking account. Choose the version that says, "Earn $325..." You don't need to fund the account and can skip that screen when asked. Once you've done this, keep a look out for your referral link which is sent by email in 1-4 weeks. The subject line will, "[Your name], earn up to $2,000 on qualified referrals!"
While there's no signup bonus, you have the option to earn an additional $325 bonus from Citi by receiving two or more deposits within 90 calendar days of account opening, totaling $3,000 or more. Qualifying deposits include recurring paychecks, pension, Social Security payments, and PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle transfers! You can use your Zelle/PayPal/Venmo account to send funds to your Citi account. In the case of PayPal, you'll want to ensure you're using ACH transfer.
More info on this Citi promotion here, and see more bank bonuses with tips to trigger them here.
Stash's 12-Hour StockParty (Ends at 11:59 PM EDT)[US]!
https://get.stash.com/brett_19xm496
Now through midnight Eastern Time, you can score free Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF stock ($VTI) from Stash's StockParty. Click here to log in and claim. And if you haven't signed up for Stash, yet, you can also score $20 $30 in cash or stock (your choice) by signing up and depositing $5 or more. $30 referral bonuses as well, up to $1,000 in bonuses per year. More info here.
4/29/25
Promos Ending Soon!
The following increased bonus promotions are ending soon:
Big Cash (AKA BigCashWeb) [Ends tomorrow; US] - $1-$100 instant signup bonus when you sign up using link https://bigcashweb.com/refer/skzlocn0 in your Chrome or Safari browser and enter Promo Code JJBONUS. Cashout at $3 to trigger bonuses and earn unlimited $15 referral bonuses PLUS 50% lifetime earnings from every referral. Earn additional bonuses when you cash out larger amounts (ie, extra $15 when you cash out $20, extra $40 when you cash out $60)! Since signing up on 2/17, I've already received over $857 in bonuses! More info here.
ShopBack [Ends tomorrow; US, AU, DE, HK, IDN, KOR, MY, NZ, PH, SG, TW, TH, VN] - https://app.shopback.com/35CNxEV4eSb - code wBUA8m - Through 4/30, ShopBack is offering a
$5$20 signup and unlimited$5$30 referral bonuses! I've already earned $8.7K in potential referral bonuses and withdrew over $890 this month! More info here.MoneyLion [Ends 5/4; US] - https://tinyurl.com/moneylionbonus - code $55BONUS - Through 5/4, get
$5$10 when you sign up and open a free RoarMoney Checking Account. No deposit is required; the bonuses are now posting DAILY. Comes with a virtual card. Get another $50 bonus when you receive a qualifying $100+ direct deposit within 60 days (you can use Current or Found to trigger). Get up to $60 in referral bonuses! More info here.
You can always keep updated on promotions ending soon, along with new apps and increased promotions in my featured post here.
Current Doubles Bonuses for New and Targeted Members [US]!
https://tinyurl.com/current100bonus - code BRETTN954
If you refer Current, check your referral promo in your app. They just offered a 200% increased promo to new and certain existing members that gets them $100 referral bonuses instead of $50 (along with $100 signup bonus for everybody who signs up through you).
To get in on this promo if you're not yet a member: just sign up - use code BRETTN954 - and you'll get a $50 $100 signup bonus when you receive a qualifying ACH/direct deposit of $200+ in your first 45 days. $50 $100 referral bonuses as well. You'll typically receive the bonus within a few days, thoug it can take up to 15 business days.
One of Current's many benefits is that it's one of only two known banks that trigger Ally Bank's $100 deposit bonus and MoneyLion's $50 deposit bonus! For information on how to easily trigger Current's deposit bonus, see my featured post here.
MoneyLion Keeps on Roaring, Another $240 in Two Days [US]!
https://mlion.us/$55BONUS - code $55BONUS
In just the past two days, I received another $110 (Monday) and $130 tonight in referral bonuses from MoneyLion! This app has been the gift that keeps on giving, earning me $1,615 so far this month and nearly $19.8K since I signed up in 2023.
As a reminder, MoneyLion is STILL running its "Referral Rush" promotion with double bonuses: a $10 signup bonus just by opening a RoarMoney account (no deposit or spend required) along with a $50 deposit bonus when you deposit $100 through direct deposit or an external transfer using Current or Found apps. Bonuses post nightly. This promotion offers unlimited $10-$60 referral bonuses as well. You'll want to hurry though as this increased promo ends 5/4. More info here.
One is Back with a New Name and New Bonuses [US]!
https://tinyurl.com/onepaybonus
The wildly popular near-instant banking app, One Finance, has returned with a brand-new near-instant $20 signup and $20 referral bonus promo! They've also changed their name and are now known as OnePay Cash!
The bonus is the same as it was last year. $20 signup bonus when you spend $20 anywhere. Bonuses are typically issued within a business day, and sometimes even on the same day. $20 referral bonuses as well, up to $200. More info here. 
My List of April's Biggest Earners is Here!
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 18 apps that have earned me over $ 5,300 in bonuses (and counting). Totals, screenshots, and info here.
Joko's No Joke, Yo [US, France]!
I signed up for Joko on 4/21. And because of other apps and promos hitting around the same time, I haven't been giving this one the attention it deserves. In spite of this, I've still managed to receive $105 in instant bonuses, which I've already cashed out (each cashout posted to my bank within one business day)!
If you haven't signed up yet, you're missing out on an incredibly easy earlybird opportunity. You'll get a $1 instant signup bonus when you download JOKO and enter code drlzop (upper-case would be DRLZOP) when prompted, "Do you have a referral code?" Link your bank that has recent shopping purchases, and enable the JOKO extension to trigger. Easy peasy! Refer to earn $5 instant bonuses and cash out once you reach $20. You can withdraw to the connected bank or cash out to various gift cards. More info here.
I did notice that I've got a handful of people who started to sign up but didn't finish. If you see your name on this list, please complete your signup so we can receive our bonuses. If you have any questions or issues, please contact me at [email protected].
Do Not Refer Grifin if you earned $1K or more in bonuses [US]!
In my Grifin article last week, I shared that Grifin decided in late March to stop paying referral bonuses to those who earned $1,000 or more. This change also prevented referees from receiving their signup bonus when using the code of an ineligible referrer.
I have been referring Grifin since its introduction to Referral World in early 2024, and communication was excellent throughout the year. In September, they considered me a VIP for earning over $3,000 and encouraged me to purchase a lifetime membership, promising more frequent and lucrative referral promotions. Those promotions did indeed increase, and I was receiving bonuses until recently.
Fast forward to the end of last month. Two people who signed up through my link contacted me about not receiving their signup bonuses. I also noticed I hadn’t received any referral bonuses lately, so I reached out to Grifin. After some back-and-forth, they informed me of this $1,000 cap on referral bonuses, claiming it had been in place since June 2024. I knew this wasn’t true, as I had been receiving bonuses regularly through March. They provided me with a link to terms that differ from what they link to in emails and in-app promotions (the link they sent me vs. link one and link two in promotional materials).
I am still in contact with Grifin and hope they will rectify this situation, as members like us are left unaware of these changes until we notice the missing bonuses. I emailed them again, pointing out discrepancies in the links they provided regarding the cap. The referral options remain visible in the app, misleading referrers into believing they can still earn bonuses.
Screenshot of the email I received this morning, reminding me to refer others (one of several emails I received for this promotion).
The current promotion is still being advertised prominently in my app despite me not being eligible.
I urged Grifin to address these issues, as they seem to be engaging in deceptive promotions. If you've recently signed up for Grifin and haven't received your bonus, please check with your referrer to see if they have reached the $1,000 cap. If you have reached this cap while referring Grifin, I recommend contacting their support at [email protected].
Don't Sleep on New Apps!
In my Featured Whales list above, seven of those 18 top-earning apps were introduced to Referral World in just the past 1-3 months! Of course, signing up for brand-new, lesser-known apps can be risky. I always recommend conducting some basic research and due diligence before signing up for any app, as there are plenty of fly-by-night apps and/or outright scams circulating as well. You can always contact me on Facebook or email me at [email protected] if you're ever unsure of an app's legitimacy.
DoorDash's Coveted Increased $30 Bonus Promo Returns [US, CAN, AU]!
https://drd.sh/OPDguUgW46EXiT76
DoorDash, a popular restaurant and grocery delivery service, just increased its signup and referral bonuses! For a limited time, get $10 off each of your first three $15+ orders and free shipping ($30 bonus in total). And assuming you have this same promotion, you'll get a $20 bonus for each person you successfully refer (up to $200 in referrals; YMMV)!
I've been a member for years, but haven't actively promoted DoorDash until this same promo came out in January. In just 1-2 weeks, I was able to max out the referral bonuses. More info here. And for more great food-related bonuses, see my featured post here.
One Spot Left for Rare $50 Signup Bonus [US]!
https://www.referralworldnews.com/fundrise
If you haven't signed up for Fundrise yet, you can score an easy $50 signup bonus when you use my link to sign up and invest $10 (yours to keep). This is double the regular $25 bonus promo most referrers have. I only have one confirmed spot left, though (Fundrise has a $900 yearly referral cap, and I've almost hit that limit). The spot is first come, first served. More info here.
Apps Left Behind, Pt 9!
This is the ninth installment of RWN climbing up on its soapbox in elder fashion to remind you of great apps that are still out there but not promoted as frequently. In a sea of fly-by-nighters, bait-and-switchers, and "New! New! New!" viral apps, these "tried and true" apps have been around the block, have proven themselves time and time again, but have flown under the radar in recent months (or even years):
Chase Bank - https://accounts.chase.com/raf/share/2735652016 - This one bank can earn you $800 this year in bonuses and $500 each year moving forward! Increased $300 bonus when you open a new Chase Total checking account and make a qualifying deposit within 90 days. $50 for each person who signs up through you (no spend or deposit requirement)! Earn up to $500 in referral bonuses per calendar year. Check out my featured Chase Bank post here for tips on easily triggering this bonus!
eToro [US Only]- https://etoro.tw/3MDhX4Q - Get $30 when you open an account and deposit $100. Leave your deposit in your account until you receive your bonus in 5-7 days. As soon as you receive your bonus, you can withdraw all funds. $30 referral bonuses as well, up to $300 max. More info here.
MooMoo - https://j.moomoo.com/01xHd6 - Get 5 fractional shares, each valued between $2 and $2,000, when you deposit $100 and leave it in your MooMoo account for 60 days. It's currently offering a referral bonus where each of your first 5 referrals gets you $100-$1,000 in stocks! More info 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 Week's RWN:
Helium had us Flying High for Hours Before Grounding Us!
NEW, Viral - JOKO - $1 Signup, $5 Referral Bonuses [US, FR]!
Happy 70th Birthday, Dad!
Increased $10-$60 MoneyLion Bonuses are Back [US]!
HighRewards - $5 Bonuses, Easy Signup
TopCashback's $45 Referral Bonuses!
Grifin Imposes $1K Referral Cap, FAILS to Notify Us!
Keep an Eye Out for Whales!
Stash's Increased $5 Deposit for $30 Bonuses [US]!
Two Spots Left for Rare $50 Signup Bonus [US]!
Promos Ending Soon!
Apps Left Behind, Pt 8!
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