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4/18/26
Two New MoneyLion Giveaways, $170 in Cash Prizes! [US]
https://www.referralworldnews.com/moneyliongiveaways
I just launched two new MoneyLion giveaways on referralworldnews.com, both running alongside MoneyLion's Referral Rush promo. Between them, I'm giving away $170 in cash prizes to six winners. Both giveaways are open to US residents 18 and up, and winners get paid in cash within 24 hours of each drawing via their choice of Cash App, Chime, MoneyLion, PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle.
The MoneyLion Signup Giveaway pays $85 in cash across three winners, with a $50 grand prize, $25 second prize, and $10 third prize. To enter, sign up for MoneyLion through my referral link by 4/30/26 and submit the entry form on the giveaway page. Three winners will be drawn on 5/2/26. Enter here.
The MoneyLion Deposit Bonus Giveaway pays another $85 across three more winners at the same prize tiers. To enter, trigger MoneyLion's $50 deposit bonus by 5/15/26 and submit the entry form on the giveaway page. Three winners will be drawn on 5/17/26. This one is open to both new users and anyone who signed up through my referral link within the last 60 days. The qualifying deposit can be either a direct deposit of $100 or more into your RoarMoney account, or a single external ACH transfer of $100 or more from the Current or Found apps. Enter at referralworldnews.com/giveaways/moneylion-deposit-bonus-giveaway.
MoneyLion's own promo stacks on top of the giveaway prize money. Through 4/30, the signup bonus is bumped from $5 to $10, and referrals are paying $10 to $60 each. A $100 or higher deposit within 60 days triggers the $50 deposit bonus. The $10 signup bonus lands in your account the next day after you sign up with code $55BONUS and open your RoarMoney account.
You can enter both giveaways with one MoneyLion signup. The Deposit Bonus Giveaway requires a minimum of 3 valid entries by 5/15 to run. If fewer than 3 people qualify and submit an entry, the drawing will be canceled and no prizes will be awarded.
For the full MoneyLion promotion details, see my featured post here. For more information on these giveaways, see my featured post here.
The giveaways are offered by Referral World News and are not affiliated with or endorsed by MoneyLion. No purchase necessary to enter or win. Void where prohibited.
4/15/26
Last-Minute Tax Software Deals on Newegg! [US, Ends Tonight]
https://www.referralworldnews.com/hrblock
If you still need to file and haven't bought tax software yet, Newegg has some steep discounts on H&R Block today only. These promo codes expire 4/15/2026 at 11:59 PM PDT.
The Deluxe version covers most filers with simple returns, investments, and deductions. If you have rental income or self-employment income, you'll want Premium. Premium & Business adds a business return on top of that, but note it's Windows 11 only, no Mac. If you're not sure which version fits, the H&R Block website walks you through it before you buy.
All four versions are available as digital downloads, so you get the file instantly. They also have key card versions shipping from the US, but those won't arrive before today's deadline, so stick to the download if you're filing today.
Here are the final prices after the promo codes:
H&R Block Deluxe (Federal only): $24 off with code STRF324, down to $17.99
H&R Block Deluxe + State: $22 off with code STRF325, down to $22.99
H&R Block Premium: $40 off with code STRF326, down to $34.99
H&R Block Premium & Business (Windows 11 only): $45 off with code STRF327, down to $44.99
See my featured post here for the direct product links: referralworldnews.com/hrblock
Note: I'm not a tax professional. The info above is for general informational purposes only. Consult a qualified tax advisor for advice specific to your situation.
OKX's Rebooted Promos: Up to $200 Signup, $200 Refs! [Ends 4/21; US]
https://www.referralworldnews.com/go/okx
Welcome news for folks have haven't signed up for OKX yet, and for referrers who maxed out their 10 referral bonuses for the last promo. OKX released its latest promo... same as the last one, you can earn up to a $200 signup bonus and $200 referral bonuses (increased to 10 max, up to $2K in referral bonuses) through 4/21. To earn the deposit bonus, just sign up, complete the KYC verification, deposit $200 or more, use it to buy crypto, and hold it for 30 days. This promo window is only a week (vs. the two weeks that the last few promos have lasted).
The fine print is that depositing and trading $200 (and holding for 30 days) gets you a $100 signup bonus; if you instead deposit and trade $500, you get the full $200 bonus.
You can also earn a $200 referral bonus for each of the first ten people who sign up using your link and do the same ($2K max during this promotion). Additionally, OKX is running a crypto drop promo where you earn extra crypto simply by holding crypto in your account (note that USDG is excluded from this promo). More info in my featured post here.
4/13/26
Acorns "Refer 4, Get $1,000" Promo! [Ends 4/19; US]
https://www.referralworldnews.com/go/acorns
Acorns is running another great promotion. Between now and 4/19, you'll get a $5 signup bonus when you sign up for Acorns and invest $5. $5 referral bonuses as well, and if you refer four others by 4/19 who complete these same steps, you'll earn another $1,000 ($1,025 in total)!
Be sure to complete all the steps when signing up. Each week, I'll get at least one person who signs up but doesn't invest the $5 to trigger the signup and referral bonuses. The key things to remember: Sign up, verify your identity, invest $5, and leave it in until you receive your bonus from Acorns. If you need assistance with any of the steps, email me at [email protected]; I'm happy to help!
Note that Acorns charges a monthly $3 fee after your first 30 days. You'll need to pay the first $3 subscription fee to receive the bonuses. Once you and/or your referrer receive the bonus, you can cancel if you choose; however, I recommend keeping them, as they frequently offer generous referral bonuses. I've earned thousands from Acorns from promotions just like this one.
I Scored Another $50 From Ally and $200 from OKX! [US]
https://www.referralworldnews.com/go/ally
https://www.referralworldnews.com/go/okx
For a referrer, the best part of waking up has to be discovering newly earned bonuses. Over the weekend, these bonuses came from Ally and OKX.
OKX, a crypto investing/trading app, rewarded me with another $200 bonus (issued in BTC). With OKX's current promotion, you'll get $100 when you deposit and trade $200 ($200 if you deposit and trade $500), and also offers $200 referral bonus. 10 referrals max for this promo, which ends tomorrow (4/14). It's expected that as soon as this promotion ends, a similar one will begin (stay tuned for info on the next promotion). More info about OKX here.
Yesterday morning, I checked my Ally bank balance and saw that I earned another $50 referral bonus as well. If you haven't signed up yet, Ally offers one of the highest signup bonuses and is also incredibly easy to trigger. New users can earn a $100 signup bonus by opening an Ally Spending (checking) Account. You can skip the opening deposit during signup, then fund the account with as little as $1 within 30 days. This can be done through a direct deposit from your employer, or by making a push (aka external ACH) transfer from Current, Found, Varo, or Wise (other banks may work as well, YMMV). Once triggered, the $100 bonus typically posts to your account in about a week, though it has taken up to 30 days to post for some. More info on Ally's promotion here.
4/12/26
GotKash Went Viral Today, But Does It Actually Pay?
I started seeing GotKash pop up in a few referral groups today. A handful of posters sharing it around, most of them marked as "new" and "testing." When I see that, I want to know more before I share it with you.
GotKash is a GPT app where you earn by completing surveys, playing games, testing apps, and referring friends. The signup bonus is $3, and the referral bonus is $5 per person in tier 1 countries (US, UK, Canada, Australia, and most of Western Europe). Other countries get $1.25 per referral. Cash out options include PayPal, Cash App, and Venmo.
Sounds fine on paper. But here's what I found when I dug into it.
The app is made by a company called SUMPIX S.R.L. out of Romania. It was actually previously called "Earn Money" and was recently rebranded to GotKash. Same app, same package ID, just a new name. That's not necessarily a dealbreaker, but it's worth knowing.
GotKash has about 100K downloads on Google Play, with a 4.7 rating based on around 10K reviews. Some of those reviews mention earnings not tracking after hitting milestones, and one user flat out said the payouts are so small it feels like a waste of time. The app's support email is [email protected], which doesn't even match the app's current name. I also couldn't find a single independent review of GotKash anywhere online. No blog posts, no Reddit threads, no Trustpilot page. The Google Play reviews date back to early 2025, indicating a recent rebranding. It's unclear at this point whether the rename is a marketing strategy or something more.
Now, I've seen people earn their signup bonus inside the app. That part seems to work. But earning a bonus and actually cashing it out are two different things. The minimum cashout is $5, and as of right now, I haven't seen any cashout proof from anyone.
I'm on the fence with this one. I'm going to wait it out a day or two and see whether people are actually getting paid. If the cashouts come through and the app proves to be legit and pays, I'll revisit it. If not, at least you heard about the red flags here first.
If you've cashed out from GotKash or want to share your experience with the app, email me at [email protected]. I want to hear from real users before I make a final call on this one.
Screenshot from Google Play
4/11/26
Zenlit's Increased $5 Referrals ($5 Signup) [US]
https://www.referralworldnews.com/go/zenlit - code 727-369
Zenlit, the new driving rewards app that first hit Referral World in January, increased its referral bonuses to $5 per referral (previously $2.50). Zenlit rewards you simply for being in a car, whether you’re driving or riding as a passenger. The app is available on both iOS and Android, requires no ID, and does not connect to or report to insurance.
New users earn 100 ZNLT tokens ($5 value) after signing up (use code 727-369), creating a free wallet in-app, and completing three separate trips as a driver or passenger (totaling five miles combined). Once completed, the refer feature unlocks, and you can earn 100 ZNLT for every referral ($5 value).
Rewards can be redeemed for gift cards, Visa rewards, or Bitcoin. Gift cards include popular U.S. brands like Amazon, Target, and Starbucks. There is a short waiting period of about seven days after signup before gift card redemption unlocks, and gift cards are capped at $100 total. Other redemption methods unlock later and are not subject to the gift card cap. For more info, see my featured post here.
OnePay's Increased $50 Signup, $200 Referral Promo! [Ends 5/31; US]
https://www.referralworldnews.com/go/onepay
If you are referring OnePay (formerly One Finance) or haven't signed up yet, the banking app has increased its referral bonuses to $200 (through 5/31). For the $50 sign-up bonus, you'll need to open a new account and receive $500 or more in qualifying deposits in a calendar month (must be completed within 45 days). These include direct deposits from work, gig apps, Social Security, and unemployment benefits. Some users have also triggered it with ACH transfers from Current, Found, or Square Pay (YMMV).
During this promo, referrals are worth $200 each, capped at 10 ($2K total). Bonuses typically post within one to two business days, and even on the same day.
The account comes with a virtual Mastercard you can add to Cash App, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. P2P payments are supported. SSN is required, but most users don’t need to upload ID (YMMV).
More info here, and find even more banking bonuses here (along with tips to trigger the bonuses easily).
Congratulations Wicto Giveaway Winners!
Congrats to the winners of RWN's Wicto Flash Giveaway (Whitney, Jason, and Amanda)! And thanks to everyone who entered. Stay tuned for more giveaways in the coming weeks. You can find them here.
4/9/26
Flash Giveaway: Win up to $25 Cash with Wicto! [US; Ends 4/10]
https://www.referralworldnews.com/giveaways/flash-wicto-giveaway-enter-to-win-25
I launched another flash giveaway, this time for Wicto. My cash giveaway ends tomorrow, 4/10, at 5 PM PDT. I'm giving away three cash prizes: $25 for first place, $10 for second place, and $5 for third place. New members AND anyone who has already signed up through me are both eligible.
To enter, all you have to do is sign up for Wicto, install ANY three games, and submit the giveaway entry form here. That's it. You'll also get $1.50 instant from Wicto for installing the 3 games.
If you haven't heard of Wicto before, it's a rewards platform where you earn cash by playing games and hitting milestones. You get an instant $1.50 bonus just for signing up and downloading three games, and you can cash out $4.50 in minutes once you hit $5. More info on Wicto here.
This one ends 4/10 at 5 PM Pacific. As of right now, there are only a few entries so your odds of winning something are pretty good! Head to the giveaway page to enter. Good luck!
Rakuten's Best-Ever $50 Bonuses Extended! [Ends 6/30; US, Canada]
https://www.referralworldnews.com/go/rakuten
Rakuten has been around for a long time, and they recently increased their bonuses. The standard bonus has historically been $30, with occasional bumps to $40. Right now, both you and anyone you refer get $50 when they sign up and spend $50+ at any of their 3,500+ partner retailers within 90 days (can be done in one or multiple transactions). The promo was supposed to end 3/31 but has been extended through 6/30.
Triggering the spend requirement is straightforward. You can shop through Rakuten's portal, app, or browser extension at stores like Target, Walmart, Best Buy, Lowe's, and many others. Purchasing a $50 gift card through giftcards.com is another popular option that counts toward the requirement.
There is also a newer option worth knowing about. Instead of taking your earnings as cash back, you can switch your account preference to earn American Express Membership Rewards points or Bilt Rewards points at a 1:1 rate. Through May 15, 2026, all Bilt members earn one point for every cent of cash back earned. After that date, elite Bilt members keep the 1:1 rate, while non-elite members drop to 1 point per 2 cents. Note that the earning preference switch does not apply to the signup bonus itself, only to purchases going forward.
Bonuses are unlimited, so you can keep referring. For more info, see my featured post here.
Chase Freedom Unlimited's Increased $250 Bonus! [Ends 6/11; US]
https://www.referralworldnews.com/go/freedom
Chase just bumped the Freedom Unlimited welcome bonus from $200 to $250, and the spending requirement stayed the same. Spend $500 on purchases within 3 months of opening your account, and you'll earn the $250 bonus. No annual fee.
On top of the bonus, you earn 5% cash back on travel booked through Chase Travel, 3% on dining and drugstores, and 1.5% on everything else. The card also comes with a 0% intro APR for 15 months on purchases and balance transfers.
If you also hold a Chase Sapphire Preferred, Sapphire Reserve, or Ink Business Preferred, your Freedom Unlimited points can be combined with those cards and transferred to airline and hotel partners like World of Hyatt and Southwest. That makes the 25,000 points from this bonus worth a lot more than $250, depending on how you redeem.
This promo is available online through 6/11/26, or in-branch through 6/13/26. You're not eligible if you currently hold the card or received a new cardmember bonus for it in the past 24 months. Also worth noting, Chase sometimes offers even better bonuses in-branch, so it's worth checking your local branch before applying online.
$500 in 3 months is about as easy as spending requirements get. This is one of the best bonuses this card has ever offered. For more info, see my featured post here.
Shopkick Is Gone, Along with Member Balances! [US]
If you used Shopkick, you may already know that in late March, the 16-year-old shopping rewards app shut down without any warning. The app went offline, the website disappeared, and even their social media pages were scrubbed. Employees found out the same day, with some learning about it at the same time as users.
Shopkick's owner, Trax Retail, has not given any formal explanation. The only statement that surfaced came from a customer support rep who cited "market conditions" as the reason. Earlier this year, Trax sold off part of its business and claimed it was "doubling down" on its remaining products. Apparently, Shopkick didn't make the cut.
The big question everyone is asking is what happens to unredeemed kicks. Unfortunately, if you had a balance and didn't cash out before 3/26, those kicks are gone. Shopkick's terms gave them the right to shut down at any time, and they did just that. If you already redeemed gift cards and saved the codes, those should still work since Shopkick pre-purchased the gift cards from retailers like Target and Amazon. But if you didn't save the codes and can no longer access the app, there's no way to retrieve them.
Some users have been reaching out directly to brands they completed offers for, asking about rebates tied to purchases made through the app. It's worth a shot if you're in that situation, but don't count on it.
This is a good reminder for everyone using rewards apps. Cash out your earnings as soon as you hit the minimum. Don't let balances sit there. Apps are not savings accounts. I say this all the time, and Shopkick just proved why. Whether it's Fetch, Ibotta, Swagbucks, or anything else, redeem your rewards the moment you can. You never know when an app will pull the plug.
Current’s $150 Signup and Referrals! [Ends 4/16; US]
https://www.referralworldnews.com/go/current (use code JOHNM363)
Current has tripled bonuses, but you only have through 4/16 to get in on $150 signup bonuses and $150 referral bonuses.
New users can earn the $150 signup bonus after receiving a qualifying direct or ACH deposit of $200 or more within the first 45 days. Existing members can earn up to $1,000 per calendar year in referral bonuses during the promo.
Current's perks include instant credits for gas holds, early paycheck deposits, savings pods, and even parent/teen accounts. It is also one of only two banks confirmed to trigger MoneyLion’s $50 deposit bonus and Ally Bank’s $100 deposit bonus (among others).
Those who use PayChex Flex or other third-party payroll processors can easily set up a qualifying deposit. Current's deposit bonus can also be triggered via external transfers from Wise (formerly TransferWise).
More info in my featured post here, and you can find my complete list of banking bonuses (with tips to trigger them) here.
MyAppFree's Increased $4 Signup and $8 Referral Bonuses! [US, Brazil, EU]
https://www.referralworldnews.com/go/myappfree
MyAppFree just bumped its bonuses. New users now get a $4 signup bonus (up from $3), and referral bonuses have jumped to $8 per person (up from $3). Your friend earns the $4 bonus when they complete their first cashout, and you get $8 for each friend who does their first $4 redemption.
I've already earned $596 from MyAppFree with 90 completed invites. If you're not familiar with it, MyAppFree is a GPT app where you earn money by playing games, completing offers, and taking surveys. You can cash out starting at just $1 to PayPal or gift cards, which is one of the lowest minimums out there. It tracks and pays out instantly, and referral bonuses count towards triggering your signup bonus. For more info and tips, see my featured post here.
March's Whales Earned me Over $1.5K! [Worldwide]
https://www.referralworldnews.com/marchwhales
While I refer over 100 apps, some fare better than others from month to month. For over a year, I've curated my top-earning apps during the last week of the month. You can see March's biggest earners in my featured post here, which showcases the top 15 apps that earned me $1,559.89!
OKX's Rebooted Promos: Up to $200 Signup, $200 Refs! [Ends 4/14; US]
https://www.referralworldnews.com/go/okx
OKX released its latest promo! Like the last one, you can earn up to a $200 signup bonus and $200 referral bonuses (increased to 10 max, up to $2K in referral bonuses) through 4/14. To earn the deposit bonus, just sign up, complete the KYC verification, deposit $200 or more, use it to buy crypto, and hold it for 30 days.
The fine print is that depositing and trading $200 (and holding for 30 days) gets you a $100 signup bonus; if you instead deposit and trade $500, you get the full $200 bonus.
You can also earn a $200 referral bonus for each of the first ten people who sign up using your link and do the same ($2K max during this promotion). Additionally, OKX is running a crypto drop promo where you earn extra crypto simply by holding crypto in your account (note that USDG is excluded from this promo). More info in my featured post here.
MoneyLion: $5 + $50 Stackable Bonuses! [US]
https://www.referralworldnews.com/go/moneylion - code $55BONUS
MoneyLion is, hands-down, my biggest whale to date. I've received over $46.2K in bonuses to date, and scoring them couldn't be easier. You’ll get $5 just for opening a free RoarMoney account (no deposit or spend requirement), plus $50 more if you receive a $100+ direct deposit within 60 days (which can easily be triggered using Current or Found). Bonuses pay nightly! More info and tips here.
Aven and $2.5K Weekly Sweepstakes are Back! [US]
http://aven.com/advisor - code JOHN85527
It's April, which means that for anybody referring Aven, your twenty available referral spots have reset, and you can start referring again! The news gets even better because they're also offering a $2,500 weekly sweepstakes! All members need to do to enter is open the app and click the sweepstakes lounge link on Fridays just before 6 PM Pacific Time.
I love referring this one because it gives new members $5 just for signing up and connecting their bank account. The $5 hits your Aven account instantly and withdraws to your bank in 2-3 days. And you'll get a $1-$100 bonus for each person you refer (up to the first 20 per month, the amount determined by wheel spins).
Aven has ranked in my top earners lists for several months this past year (including in January, when I earned $160). For more info, see my featured post here.
April'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. April's list is out now! Categorized and alphabetized with current bonuses and steps to trigger the bonuses. This month includes "Make It Rain!" (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!
Zenlit's First Sweepstakes and more Hidden Rewards! [US]
https://www.referralworldnews.com/go/zenlit - code 727-369
Zenlit launched its first in-app sweepstakes. The drawing is on 4/30 at 12:00 AM PDT, and 6 winners will split 14,000 ZNLT in prizes. Grand prize is 5,000 ZNLT ($250 value), two second place winners get 3,000 ZNLT each ($150 value), and three third place winners get 1,000 ZNLT each ($50 value). As of today, 486 out of the required 500 minimum players have entered, so you'll want to go into your Zenlit app and enter ASAP to be included in the drawing.
On top of the sweepstakes, Zenlit is releasing a new gift card reward in the next few days.
If you haven't signed up yet, Zenlit is a good passive app that rewards you not only for referrals, but for traveling safe as a driver or passenger. It runs in the background, tracks your driving habits, and rewards you in ZNLT tokens for safe driving. No surveys, no check-ins, no daily tasks. Sign up with my link or enter code 727-369 to get 100 ZNLT ($5 value), then complete 3 trips totaling 5 miles to unlock the bonus. I've earned over $400 since signing up in January. For more info, see my featured post here.
Recap of Last Week's RWN:
Happy Heavenly 76th Birthday, Mom!
Congrats to Justine P., RWN's Scrambly Flash Giveaway Winner!
Flash Giveaway: Win $25 Cash from Scrambly! [US, Japan, South Korea]
A Quick Update From JJ
OKX's Rebooted Promos: Up to $200 Signup, $200 Refs! [Ends 3/31; US]
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
OKX's Increased Bonuses Promo Ends Tonight! [US]
Last Day for Current's $150 Signup and Referrals! [US]
Acorns "Refer 2, Get $350" Promo! [Ends 3/22; US]
Happy Pi day from RWN!
Chime's "Gift $10, Get $10" Promo Is Back, and It's Instant! [US]
New Wicto Tournament: 1st Place Will Win $850! [US]
Increased $10-$60 MoneyLion Bonuses are Back, Ends 3/25! [US]
Scrambly's New, Instant $5 Signup and $17 Affiliate Bonuses! [US, JP, KOR]
Rakuten's Best-Ever $50 Bonuses! [Ends 3/31; US, Canada]
Book Your Travel Now Before Prices Climb Even Higher! [Worldwide]
Acorns "Refer 4, Get $1,000" Promo! [Ends 3/15; US]
I've Been Earning From Zenlit Since January! [US]
I Can't Earn These Bonuses, but Maybe You Can! [US]
GPT Offers Worth Considering! [Multiple Countries]
Promos Ending Soon! [Multiple Countries]
Did You Know?
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