What was checked on this date?
We checked that the authorised referral route used by this website remains available, returns a successful response, opens the Octopus Energy referral journey, and matches the consumer-facing explanation on this site with Octopus Energy’s public referral guidance.
- The referral route returned HTTP 200 and opened an Octopus Energy Friend referral journey rather than a third-party form.
- The displayed household referral amount is £50 account credit, subject to the qualifying terms.
- The official FAQ distinguishes the £75 business-or-charity referral amount from the household amount.
- The official FAQ explains that home credit follows a completed switch and a successful first monthly Direct Debit.
Offer change log
This log records material offer or eligibility checks, not cosmetic website edits. A new entry is added when the primary source or live sign-up journey changes in a way that could affect a reader’s decision.
- 3 November 2026 — Verified the authorised CTA returned HTTP 200, retained the expected referral code, and loaded Octopus Energy’s Friend referral page. The official referral FAQ and referral information still state £50 each for a qualifying home referral and £75 each for a business or charity referral; home credit follows a completed switch and a successful first monthly Direct Debit. No material change to the checked claims was observed.
- 27 October 2026 — Verified the authorised CTA returned HTTP 200 and loaded Octopus Energy’s Friend referral page. The official referral FAQ and referral information still state £50 each for a qualifying home referral and £75 each for a business or charity referral; home credit follows a completed switch and a successful first monthly Direct Debit. No material change to the checked claims was observed.
- 20 October 2026 — Verified the authorised CTA returned HTTP 200 and loaded Octopus Energy’s Friend referral page. The official referral FAQ and referral information still state £50 each for a qualifying home referral and £75 each for a business or charity referral; home credit follows a completed switch and a successful first monthly Direct Debit. No material change to the checked claims was observed.
- 13 October 2026 — Verified the authorised CTA returned HTTP 200 and loaded Octopus Energy’s Friend referral page. The official referral FAQ and referral information still state £50 each for a qualifying home referral and £75 each for a business or charity referral; home credit follows a completed switch and a successful first monthly Direct Debit. No material change to the checked claims was observed.
- 6 October 2026 — Verified the authorised CTA returned HTTP 200 and opened the Octopus Energy Friend referral journey. The official FAQ showed £50 each for a home referral and £75 each for a business or charity referral; no different household amount was observed during this review.
- 16 August 2026 — Reviewed the live authorised referral route and official referral FAQ. Household amount displayed as £50; official business and charity amount displayed as £75. No different household amount was observed during this review.
- 6 August 2026 — Published the current referral guide and source modules after checking the published referral guidance.
What triggers another review?
The page is reviewed promptly if the displayed amount, qualifying stage, account type, sign-up route, official terms, support guidance, or referral-link destination changes.
A calendar date alone is not treated as proof that an offer is current. We compare the wording on the relevant official source with the information presented here and amend a material claim when the evidence changes. If the official application or current terms differ from this page, the official application and terms take priority.
How to use this status page
Use this page as a dated starting point, then verify the live offer before you submit an application.
- Open the authorised referral route and make sure the offer is visible before entering personal details.
- Read the tariff quote, including unit rates, standing charges, payment terms, contract length, and any exit fees.
- Use the referral route decision guide if your account is business, charity, prepayment, moving home, existing, or otherwise unusual.
- Use the credit timeline checker after joining if you need to understand the stage before credit can appear.
Sources and further information
Verified live offer information last checked by the Octopus Happy Customers Team on 3 November 2026
Written and reviewed by
Octopus Happy Customers Team
The Octopus Happy Customers Team researches Octopus Energy referral offers, tariffs, switching processes and common customer questions. The team reviews official information, checks important details and updates the website when relevant information changes.
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