Referral programme examples

Not sure what to offer? Start with an example.

Browse simple referral programme ideas for different service businesses, rewards and customer situations.

Use these as starting points and adapt them to fit your business.

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Example referral programmes

Every programme here is an example — a simple starting point, not a real customer's results.

Industry

Reward

Reward earned

5 examples

Plumber / heating engineer

Example programme

10% off next service

Percentage discount

10% off the next service

Reward earned
When the job or service is completed
Example message
“Know someone who needs a plumber? Refer them with our link and get 10% off your next service once their job is completed.”
Best places to share
Boiler service reminder · Service sheet · Invoice
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Cleaning business

Example programme

£15 off next clean

Money off

£15 off when a friend becomes a customer

Reward earned
When the referred customer books the job
Example message
“Know someone looking for a cleaner? Send them our referral link and get £15 off when they become a customer.”
Best places to share
WhatsApp · Invoice · Thank-you message
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Barber

Example programme

20% off next cut

Percentage discount

20% off the next cut

Reward earned
When the referred customer books the job
Example message
“Bring a mate. Send them our link and get 20% off your next cut once they've booked.”
Best places to share
Counter QR · Receipt · Booking follow-up
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Beauty business

Example programme

10% off next treatment

Percentage discount

10% off the next treatment

Reward earned
When the referred customer books the job
Example message
“Love your results? Share our link with a friend and get 10% off your next treatment when they book.”
Best places to share
Appointment follow-up · Reception QR · Social media
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Personal trainer

Example programme

£20 off next block

Money off

£20 off a future session block

Reward earned
When the referred customer books the job
Example message
“Know someone who'd like a hand with their training? Send them my link and get £20 off your next block when they sign up.”
Best places to share
WhatsApp · Programme check-in · End-of-block message
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Templates

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Casual · template
“Know someone who could use us? Send them our referral link and you can earn a reward when they become a customer.”
Professional · template
“We appreciate your recommendations. If you know someone who could benefit from our service, you can refer them using our ReferralLoop link.”
Short · template
“Recommend us. Refer a friend. Earn a reward.”

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