# Rebtel referral code — $10 credit each, both sides > 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. ## Quick facts - Canonical URL: https://honestcodes.co.uk/codes/rebtel - Referral link: https://reb.tel/FNuaHp - Code: `FNuaHp` - Bonus: $10 credit each, both sides - Category: money-transfer - Status: live - Last verified: 2026-05-26 - Eligible region: United Kingdom ## Benefit 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. ## Eligibility 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. ## How it works 1. Tap 'Join Rebtel now' below — the referral is attached automatically 2. Download the Rebtel app (iOS or Android) and verify your mobile number via SMS 3. Add a payment method (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, Amex, PayPal or Apple Pay) and buy at least $1 of Rebtel Credit to qualify 4. Both you and the referrer receive $10 in Rebtel Credit, usually within a few hours (up to 24 hours) 5. Spend your credit on cheap international calls (200+ destinations) or send mobile top-ups to family abroad ## 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**: 1. **International calling** with per-minute rates that are typically a fraction of mobile operator international rates, available in 200+ destinations. 2. **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: 1. **You** get $10 in Rebtel Credit credited to your account. 2. **The referrer** (HonestCodes) gets the same $10 credit. 3. **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).