Rebtel referral code
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Editorially verified 26 May 2026. Terms and bonus amounts are set by Rebtel and may change.
Sign up to Rebtel through this link and both you and the referrer receive $10 in Rebtel Credit once you make your first qualifying purchase of at least $1. Credit can be used for cheap international calls (200+ destinations) or to send mobile top-ups to friends and family in 150+ countries via 600+ carriers.
Rebtel is a Stockholm-based international calling and mobile top-up service for diaspora and dual-culture households, founded in 2006. Cheap per-minute rates to 200+ destinations and mobile top-ups to 150+ countries via 600+ carriers. The current refer-a-friend programme awards $10 in Rebtel Credit to both the new user and the referrer once the new user makes a first qualifying purchase of $1+ using a payment method not linked to another Rebtel account.
How the Rebtel code works
- Tap 'Join Rebtel now' below — the referral is attached automatically
- Download the Rebtel app (iOS or Android) and verify your mobile number via SMS
- Add a payment method (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, Amex, PayPal or Apple Pay) and buy at least $1 of Rebtel Credit to qualify
- Both you and the referrer receive $10 in Rebtel Credit, usually within a few hours (up to 24 hours)
- Spend your credit on cheap international calls (200+ destinations) or send mobile top-ups to family abroad
Who's eligible
New Rebtel users with a verified mobile number — UK signups supported. You must make a first purchase of at least $1 using a payment method not linked to any other Rebtel account. Self-referral or multi-account from the same device is forbidden.
About Rebtel
Rebtel is a Swedish telecoms company founded in 2006 in Stockholm by Hjalmar Winbladh and Jonas Lindroth, backed by Balderton Capital and Index Ventures. The app is built for diaspora and dual-culture households — people who need to call or send airtime back home cheaply and reliably. Reported FY2024 net revenue was SEK 1.35 bn; the Rebtel app has 10M+ Google Play downloads and a 4.6-star average across 160k+ reviews.
Rebtel runs two products:
- International calling with per-minute rates that are typically a fraction of mobile operator international rates, available in 200+ destinations.
- Mobile top-ups — sending airtime credit to a friend or family member's phone in 150+ countries via 600+ carriers (MTN, Globe, Smart, Airtel, Claro, Vodafone and more).
Rebtel is not FCA-regulated, because it's a telecoms service rather than a financial firm. (The related fintech Majority — a US neobank for migrants — was spun out from Rebtel in 2021 and is a separate company.)
How the $10 + $10 referral works
When a new user signs up via this HonestCodes referral link:
- You get $10 in Rebtel Credit credited to your account.
- The referrer (HonestCodes) gets the same $10 credit.
- Both release once you make a first qualifying purchase of at least $1 using a payment method that isn't linked to any other Rebtel account.
The credit usually appears within a few hours, up to 24 hours after the qualifying purchase.
Why credit is denominated in USD
Rebtel Credit is USD-denominated globally, including for UK users. When you pay £x for credit, the charge appears in GBP on your card or PayPal statement, then converts to USD inside the Rebtel app at Rebtel's prevailing rate. Per-minute call rates and top-up amounts are also quoted in USD inside the app.
This is unusual for a UK-targeted service but reflects Rebtel's global single-rate-card approach — every destination has one published per-minute USD price.
What can you spend $10 of credit on?
A few real examples at current Rebtel rates:
- ~250 minutes to a UK landline (2.4p/min ≈ $0.03/min)
- ~150 minutes to a 3 UK or O2 mobile (3.89p/min ≈ $0.05/min)
- A full month of the £4 unlimited UK plan, with $5 left over
- Several mobile top-ups to family abroad — top-ups are sent at face value with no commission, so $10 buys ~$10 of airtime in the destination country
Or skip credit altogether and put it toward a subscription plan:
- Unlimited UK — £4/month (free 7-day trial)
- 50-country global plan — £10/month, includes most of the cheap-to-call destinations
- Per-country unlimited plans for India, Pakistan, the Philippines and other diaspora-heavy destinations
Eligibility
- Verified mobile number in international format (UK numbers are fully supported)
- Standard age of capacity to enter a contract (under-16s require parental consent per Rebtel's T&Cs §5.9)
- A payment method not already linked to another Rebtel account — the anti-fraud system blocks self-referral and multi-account from the same device
Rebtel vs the alternatives
| Rebtel | Skype Out | WhatsApp / Signal calls | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calls landlines abroad | Yes — per-minute or subscription | Yes — per-minute, similar rates | No (peer-to-peer only) |
| Calls UK / overseas mobiles | Yes | Yes | Only if both sides have the app |
| Mobile top-ups abroad | Yes — 150+ countries | No | No |
| Standalone iOS / Android app | Yes (10M+ downloads) | Yes | Yes |
| Works on landlines | Yes (call-back option) | Limited | No |
For UK users who specifically need to call or send airtime back to family abroad, Rebtel is one of the more cost-effective options — especially with the $10 bonus.
Source documentation
Programme terms above reflect the live Rebtel Invite Bonus programme published in the official Rebtel help centre. Bonus amounts and qualifying purchase threshold are set by Rebtel and may change without notice. HonestCodes re-verifies each programme monthly — the date at the top of this page reflects the last full check. Per-minute UK call rates and plan prices are also subject to change.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rebtel legitimate and safe to use from the UK?
Yes. Rebtel Networks AB is a Stockholm-based telecoms company operating since 2006, backed by Balderton Capital and Index Ventures. Payments are processed under Trustwave 128-bit SSL. Rebtel is not FCA-regulated because it's a telecoms service, not a financial firm. UK signups are explicitly supported, with one quirk: Hide Caller ID is permanently disabled in the UK, Belgium and Portugal due to local operator surcharges.
How does the $10 referral credit actually work, and is it really in dollars?
Yes — Rebtel Credit is denominated in USD globally, including for UK users. Once you sign up via a referral link and make any qualifying purchase of at least $1, both you and the referrer receive $10 in credit. You can spend it on international calls or to send mobile top-ups abroad. Your card statement shows the purchase in GBP, converted to USD credit at Rebtel's rate.
Does the credit expire?
Standard Rebtel Credit stays in your account as long as it's active — but it expires after 12 months of account inactivity. Promotional or referral credit may carry a shorter expiry window that's shown in the app at the time of crediting.
How much does it cost to call the UK with Rebtel Credit?
Pay-as-you-go is roughly 2.4p / minute to UK landlines and standard UK mobiles, and 3.89p / minute to 3 UK and O2 mobile numbers. An unlimited UK plan costs £4/month and Rebtel's 50-country global plan is £10/month, with a free 7-day trial.
Which countries are cheapest to call?
Rebtel covers 200+ destinations with competitive per-minute rates. Diaspora-friendly destinations include Nigeria, the Philippines, India, Cuba, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Poland, Romania and Ukraine. Mobile top-ups reach 150+ countries via 600+ carriers including MTN, Globe, Smart, Airtel, Claro and Vodafone, with no commission added on top of the airtime amount.
Should I buy credit or take a monthly subscription?
Pay-as-you-go Rebtel Credit is more flexible — use it anywhere, valid for 12 months from your last top-up. A monthly subscription works out cheaper if you call one country regularly (e.g. unlimited UK at £4/month is the equivalent of ~167 minutes at PAYG rates). You can cancel a subscription any time.
What payment methods are accepted in the UK?
Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, American Express, PayPal and Apple Pay. Most users in the UK pay via debit card or PayPal — the charge appears in GBP on your statement and is converted to USD credit inside the Rebtel app.
Can the person who referred me earn too?
Yes — Rebtel's official terms award $10 in Rebtel Credit to both the referrer and the new user once the new user makes a qualifying first purchase of $1 or more, using a payment method not already linked to another Rebtel account. Bonus credit usually appears within a few hours (up to 24 hours).
Disclosure
The link above is a Rebtel referral. Using it costs you nothing and may unlock a sign-up bonus. How HonestCodes is funded.
