In brief
- A referral link leads to a provider’s offer or application page; it does not guarantee a reward.
- Read how the provider recognises the referral and what its current terms require.
- Choose the account or product on its suitability, not only the reward shown.
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A referral link is a route, not a promise
A bank referral link is a web address shared through a provider’s referral programme. Following it can take you to a provider page where the current offer, application information and terms are shown.
The link itself does not confirm that a reward will be available to you. The provider controls the live offer and decides the relevant eligibility, steps and outcome under its current terms.
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What happens when you follow one
A sensible journey has three parts: compare the directory listing, read the provider’s current terms, and decide whether to continue on the provider’s site. YouReferral helps with the first step and points you to the source for the second.
If you continue, read the page carefully before completing anything. Look for how the referral is recognised, what actions the provider describes, and where the provider explains eligibility or exclusions. If anything is unclear, pause rather than guessing.
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Why the provider page matters
Directory copy is a useful starting point, but it is not a replacement for the provider’s current wording. Offers can change, links can lead to different pages, and the provider is the place to confirm the information that applies when you visit.
Treat a listed reward as wording to investigate rather than an outcome. A careful comparison keeps the provider’s terms in view and avoids treating a headline figure as guaranteed.
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A calm way to use a referral link
Start by asking what you are comparing: the provider, the product or account, the stated reward wording, and the steps described in the current terms. Then check that the page you reached is the provider page you expected.
You do not need to rush because a link is available. Save the provider page if you need to review it, and only continue once you understand enough to make your own decision.
Provider reference pages
These are general provider information pages, not confirmation of the reward wording in this directory. For a specific offer, use its listed provider referral link and read the current terms there.