Refer a friend: how referral rewards work
A refer-a-friend offer pays you — and sometimes the person you invite — when someone opens an account through your personal link and meets a condition, usually a first deposit. It is a marketing channel for the casino and a small extra for players. It also involves another person’s money and habits, which is why it deserves more thought than any other promotion on this list.
Whether Garage runs this type of offer for your account, and on what terms, is shown on the operator’s promotions page. Amounts, percentages and wagering are set by Garage; the bonus terms on the operator’s site are final.
Go to the offerHow a referral programme usually works
- Your account shows a personal invite link or code.
- The invited person registers through that link — not through a search result or another page.
- They verify their identity and complete the trigger, often a first deposit above a minimum.
- The reward is credited to you, sometimes also to them, after a waiting period.
If any step happens outside the link — for example the friend registers first and asks to be linked later — the referral is usually not counted.
What triggers the reward
| Trigger type | What it means | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| First deposit | Reward after the friend’s first payment | Minimum deposit, eligible methods |
| Turnover | Friend must stake a set amount | Which games count, period |
| Verification | Account must pass identity checks | Time limit for documents |
Terms behind the invite link
- Limits on the number of referrals per month or in total.
- Exclusions for the same household, device, IP address or payment method.
- Whether the reward is cash or bonus balance with wagering.
- Deadlines for the invited person to complete the trigger.
- The right of the casino to cancel rewards if it suspects duplicate accounts.
A responsible way to think about invitations
Invite only adults who already play, know their own limits and would open an account anyway. Do not share links in public groups where minors or people with gambling problems may read them, and never encourage anyone to deposit more to unlock your reward. If someone you know is struggling, a referral is the last thing they need; the responsible gambling page lists help resources that work internationally.
How it compares with other promotions
Unlike a reload or cashback, a referral reward does not depend on your own play at all. That makes it easy to overlook its conditions. Treat it like any other bonus: read the terms, check the wagering and decide whether the effort is worth a small credit.
Referral bonus and invite rewards
Referral bonus, invite bonus, bring-a-friend reward — all describe a credit for introducing a new player. The value is decided by the trigger, the reward type and the exclusions, not by the headline. A short check of those three points answers whether the offer is worth sharing at all.