In good news for Octopus Energy customers, both new and old, people now have the opportunity to earn a free £50 by taking advantage of a straightforward method. The energy supplier is offering a referral bonus, meaning if you’re a customer and you introduce a friend to Octopus, both of you stand to gain.
The process involves each Octopus customer having a distinct referral link, resembling http://share.octopus.energy/adjective-noun-number. This link can be located on the main page of the customer’s online dashboard and to refer someone, all you need to do is simply share your unique link with them.
After the referred individual has completed the switch to Octopus and their initial direct debit payment is successful, both the existing customer and the new one will be credited with £50. This amount is typically transferred automatically within a few weeks.
You can check whether you’ve received the £50 credit on your account by logging in and checking the account dashboard, reports Liverpool Echo . There should be an option to check your balance history, which will show any credit as +£50 from Octopus Energy.
Octopus has this week handed pensioners who will have their Winter Fuel Payments axed this year a lifeline, with up to £200 help being made available. The energy provider has said it will offer support for needy pensioners born before September 1957.
The company is focusing on individuals who may be overlooked and has initiated training for its employees to assist pensioners in determining their eligibility for pension credit. Additionally, Octopus has expanded its £30 million Octo Assist fund to support the pensioners who are in greatest need.
