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Referral Program Templates

Fintech Referral Program Template

Adapt sample messages, referral rules, and setup steps for your Fintech business.

Who this template is for

Use this starting point for consumer fintech teams with an established customer base. Define when a referral counts before choosing the reward. One example is a first settled deposit or completed transfer.

What to decide before setup

Have your team approve the permitted audience, disclosures, rewards, and terms before launch. This template does not supply financial compliance rules.

The bracketed text below is for you to replace. These placeholders are not GrowSurf email variables. Map them to the supported fields in the tool you use to send each message.

See the Fintech referral workflow and the referral program setup guide.

Template Content

Referral Invite Email

Subject Line: Share [COMPANY] with a friend

Hi [CUSTOMER_NAME],

Know someone who could use [KEY_BENEFIT]? Share your personal link: [REFERRAL_LINK].

When a new customer joins through your link and [ACTION_THAT_COUNTS], you receive [REFERRER_REWARD]. [FRIEND_BENEFIT_IF_OFFERED]. Rewards are sent through [DELIVERY_METHOD] after [REVIEW_AND_DELIVERY_TIMING].

See who can take part, the limits, and the full rules at [PROGRAM_TERMS_URL].

Referral Reminder Email

Subject Line: Your [COMPANY] referral link

Hi [CUSTOMER_NAME],

Your link is ready whenever you want to recommend [COMPANY]: [REFERRAL_LINK]. You receive [REFERRER_REWARD] after [ACTION_THAT_COUNTS] and the checks in our program terms. Details: [PROGRAM_TERMS_URL].

Reward Delivery Email

Send this only after your reward delivery system confirms delivery.

Subject Line: Your [COMPANY] referral reward has been sent

Hi [CUSTOMER_NAME],

We sent [REFERRER_REWARD] through [DELIVERY_METHOD]. [HOW_TO_FIND_OR_USE_REWARD]. For help, contact [SUPPORT_CONTACT].

Landing Page Copy

Headline: Recommend [COMPANY] to a friend

Subheadline: Share your link and receive [REFERRER_REWARD] after [ACTION_THAT_COUNTS]. [FRIEND_BENEFIT_IF_OFFERED].

  1. Share your personal link.
  2. Your friend joins and completes [ACTION_THAT_COUNTS].
  3. We review the referral and send your reward according to [PROGRAM_TERMS_URL].

CTA Button: Copy My Referral Link

Reward Structure to Complete

  • Who can participate: [APPROVED_AUDIENCE]
  • Action that counts: [ACTION_THAT_COUNTS]
  • Referrer reward: [REFERRER_REWARD]
  • Friend benefit, if offered: [FRIEND_BENEFIT_IF_OFFERED]
  • Review and delivery timing: [REVIEW_AND_DELIVERY_TIMING]
  • Limits and exclusions: [PROGRAM_LIMITS_AND_EXCLUSIONS]

Program Terms Checklist

Write and approve your terms before replacing [PROGRAM_TERMS_URL]. Cover participation rules, the action that counts, rewards, delivery timing, limits, refunds or cancellations, duplicate referrals, and how customers get help. Have your team approve the permitted audience, disclosures, rewards, and terms before launch. This template does not supply financial compliance rules.

GrowSurf Setup Guide

1. Choose when a referral counts

For this template, consider a first settled deposit or completed transfer. Your backend checks account status, settlement, and the other conditions your program requires.

2. Set rewards and approval

Use the Program Editor to choose the referral trigger, rewards, and approval settings. If you offer an account credit or deposit, your own financial system must apply it. Choose a supported reward integration only when it fits the reward your team approved.

3. Connect signup and confirmation

Connect your signup flow so GrowSurf knows who referred each new customer. For an action that happens later, configure Sign Up + Qualifying Action and use a supported integration or your backend to confirm it. Follow the REST API tutorial for a backend connection.

4. Add the referral widget

Add the referral widget inside your app or customer portal. Customers can share their link and see their progress. Follow the JavaScript SDK tutorials for setup.

5. Adapt and send messages

Replace every placeholder and check the final copy against your program rules. Use your email platform for audience segments and reminders. Send the delivery email only after the reward has been sent, not just approved.

6. Check the full journey

Test a referred signup, the later action, manual approval if enabled, and reward delivery. Confirm that signup alone does not earn credit when your program requires a later action. Your backend must avoid issuing the same reward twice when a notification is retried.

Real-World Example

Robinhood: funding before referral credit

Robinhood’s US referral terms distinguish linking a bank account from funding it. A deposit must settle before it satisfies the funding requirement. This illustrates why a fintech program should wait for confirmation from its own system.

External program example. Read Robinhood’s referral terms for the offer and conditions; no GrowSurf customer result is claimed here.

Customization Tips

Make the rules specific to your business

Your backend checks account status, settlement, and the other conditions your program requires.

If you offer an account credit or deposit, your own financial system must apply it. Choose a supported reward integration only when it fits the reward your team approved.

Measure the action you chose

Compare referred signups with completed actions and delivered rewards. Use your billing or reporting system for acquisition cost, retention, and revenue analysis.

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FAQ

What action should count as a referral?

Choose an action your team can confirm, such as a first settled deposit or completed transfer. Your backend checks account status, settlement, and the other conditions your program requires.

Can GrowSurf deliver the reward in this template?

If you offer an account credit or deposit, your own financial system must apply it. Choose a supported reward integration only when it fits the reward your team approved. Follow the selected integration’s setup instructions and verify delivery before launch.

Are these messages and terms ready to publish?

No. Replace the placeholders and approve the program rules, messages, and data flow for your business. Have your team approve the permitted audience, disclosures, rewards, and terms before launch. This template does not supply financial compliance rules.

Does reward approval mean the customer has received it?

No. Approval and delivery are separate. Check the selected integration or your own delivery system before telling a customer that a reward has been sent.

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