How a sportaza referral code works
A sportaza referral code is a unique identifier that credits both the referrer (the existing reader who shared the code) and the referred reader (the new reader who used the code) with playable credits. The credits are released once the referred reader meets a small wagering threshold: typically the equivalent of one hand at the lowest stake tier.
The referral code is applied at registration. The referred reader enters the code under the "referral" field of the signup form; the platform validates the code against its active-referrer database and applies the credit once the threshold is met.
Who gets the credit
Both readers get the credit. The referrer receives a fixed playable amount (typically ₹100-200 in playable credits) once the referred reader meets the wagering threshold. The referred reader receives a smaller credit, typically ₹50-100, on first deposit. The exact amounts are visible on the referral page of the platform.
The credit is in playable funds, not withdrawable cash. The released credits become withdrawable subject to the platform's standard withdrawal windows. The /bonuses/ guide covers the bonus terms in plain language; the referral credit follows the same pattern.
The audit trail records
The platform's audit trail captures the referral on both sides. On the referrer's dashboard, the credit appears as a referral-credit entry with the date, the referred reader's account handle and the credit amount. On the referred reader's dashboard, the credit appears as a welcome-credit entry with the same fields. Both entries are visible from the account dashboard and downloadable as a CSV.
The audit trail also captures the wagering-threshold verification. If a referred reader meets the threshold, the trail records the threshold-met date; if the threshold is not met within the eligibility window, the trail records the expiry. The desk treats this as a positive pattern: both readers can verify the credit attribution independently.
What happens if the referral credit does not appear
Three steps the desk recommends. First, confirm the referral code was entered at registration: the platform records the code on the account creation event. Second, confirm the wagering threshold was met: the dashboard shows the threshold status. Third, if both are confirmed but the credit has not appeared, contact customer-care with the account handle and the registration date.
Most credit-attribution issues resolve within minutes of the customer-care contact. The audit trail is the platform's most useful tool for resolving attribution questions.
When not to use a referral code
The desk recommends declining referral codes from sources you do not trust. A referral code from an unknown source does not change the platform's behaviour, but the source may use the code as part of a marketing or promotional scheme that is not aligned with your interest. The platform's own referral program is the right channel; third-party codes are not.
The desk also recommends declining referral codes when the referrer is not an adult reader you know personally. The credit is small; the risk of a misaligned scheme is not worth it.
Frequently asked referral questions
Can I use multiple referral codes?
No. The platform accepts one referral code per account, applied at registration. The code cannot be changed after the account is created.
How long does the referral credit take to release?
The credit releases within 24 hours of the wagering threshold being met. The platform's customer-care team can answer specific questions about timing.
Can I refer myself?
No. The platform's referral program detects self-referral through account-handle and payment-method matching. Self-referral is not credited.
What happens to the credit if the referred reader's account is closed?
The credit is reversed if the referred reader's account is closed within the eligibility window. The reverse is recorded on the audit trail; the referrer can see the reversal on the dashboard.
Is the referral program available on the mobile app?
Yes. The referral program is available on both the mobile app and the desktop build. The credit appears on both dashboards.
Can I see who used my referral code?
You can see the account-handle of the referred reader, not their personal details. The platform protects reader privacy while still allowing the referrer to verify the credit attribution.
How the audit trail is preserved
The platform retains the audit trail for the regulator's retention window: typically five years from the last account activity. After the window expires, the documents are deleted and the trail is archived in a redacted form. The /privacy/ guide walks through the retention policy in detail; the /safety/ guide walks through what the platform stores.
The desk's final word on referrals
Referral codes are a small but useful piece of the platform's onboarding. The credit is modest; the audit trail is the desk's recommended way to verify the credit attribution on both sides. Adult readers who want to use a referral code should use one from a source they trust, and should confirm the credit attribution within 48 hours of meeting the wagering threshold.
What the audit trail looks like at end-of-quarter
The audit trail at the end of each quarter captures every referral credit on both sides. The desk recommends downloading the trail from the dashboard and reconciling it against your own records. The reconciliation typically takes under an hour and gives the reader a clear picture of the quarter's referral activity.
How the referral credit interacts with the welcome bonus
The referral credit and the welcome bonus are independent. A referred reader who uses a referral code at registration can also opt in to the welcome bonus on the first deposit. The two credits are tracked separately on the dashboard and have separate wagering requirements. The desk treats this as a positive pattern: a reader who uses a referral code is not excluded from the welcome bonus.
How the referral code is generated
The platform generates a unique referral code for every account at registration. The code is a short alphanumeric string, typically 6 to 10 characters, that the reader can find under the referral section of the account dashboard. The code is permanent for the lifetime of the account; it does not expire unless the account is closed.
How the desk recommends sharing a referral code
The desk's recommendation is to share the referral code through a channel the reader trusts (direct message, email, or a face-to-face conversation) and to avoid sharing it through public channels where it can be harvested by automated systems. The platform detects harvested codes and may invalidate the credit if it detects bulk application from a single source.
What happens if the referred reader does not deposit
If the referred reader registers with the code but does not make a qualifying first deposit, no credit is released on either side. The registration alone does not trigger the credit; the credit is tied to the first deposit and the wagering-threshold verification. The desk treats this as a positive pattern: the credit is tied to real engagement, not to a registration that may never convert to a deposit.
How the desk recommends using a referral code you received
If you received a referral code from a source you trust (a friend, a family member, a colleague) the desk recommends using it. The credit is modest but real, and the audit trail records the credit attribution. If you received a code from a source you do not trust, the desk recommends not using it; the credit is not worth the risk of a misaligned scheme.
What the desk does not cover
The desk does not cover referral schemes run by third parties outside the platform. The platform's own referral program is the right channel; third-party schemes are not endorsed by the desk and may not be aligned with the reader's interest.
How the referral program compares across the segment
The desk publishes a quarterly comparison of referral programs across the skill-game segment. The August 2026 comparison covers 14 platforms; sportaza's referral program sits in the middle of the range on the credit amount and slightly above the median on the eligible-format coverage. The comparison is published in the /news/ recap; readers who want the raw data can request it from the desk.