SFR referral programme: conditions, payment and offer variability (2026)

SFR, France's second-largest operator behind Orange, has more than 24 million customers and 5G coverage in more than 1,000 towns and cities. The referral process follows the usual pattern: you share a code, the referred person purchases a new offer and you receive a reward. Data checked on 23 April 2026.

What we know and what needs to be checked

Let us be transparent about the boundary between what is certain and what remains uncertain. What has been established: SFR advertises up to 50€ for the referrer, a maximum that may be lower depending on the offer or campaign. What still needs to be checked on sfr.fr when you take action: the exact current amount, the referred person's precise reward, the offers that are actually eligible (mobile only, fibre, or a broadband and mobile bundle), the payment method (bill credit, voucher or bank transfer) and any cap on the number of referred customers. It is better to acknowledge these grey areas than to quote figures that will have changed by the following month.

The real point to watch: variability

This is the main difference from a competitor such as Orange, which advertises its 100€ more consistently. SFR increases and decreases its referral offers as campaigns change. The practical consequence is that you cannot write a standard message once and reuse it six months later. Each time you share it, you need to reopen sfr.fr, note the amount offered that day and communicate it accurately. This is only a minor constraint, but ignoring it leads directly to misunderstandings with the referred person.

Another point to be honest about: SFR publishes relatively little information about the referred person's exact reward and the offers concerned. A transparent programme states clearly that “the referrer receives X, the referred person receives Y, for this type of contract”. Here, part of the equation only becomes clear in the customer area during sign-up.

For the referrer: what to do

Sign in to your customer area on sfr.fr or through the Mon SFR app, then look for the referral section in your profile or customer benefits. If it is not visible, customer service chat can point you in the right direction. Copy your code carefully: if it is entered incorrectly, you will not receive the reward even if the referred person purchases an offer.

As for suitable recipients, SFR is well placed for people you know who are looking for a mobile or fibre offer in a large town or city (its 5G covers more than 1,000 municipalities), want an operator with physical shops as well as online service, or are seeking a discounted broadband and mobile bundle. The best time remains the end of a contract or the moment the person complains about their operator. Before sharing, check the current amount and pass it on exactly as stated: do not promise 50€ if the campaign amount has fallen since then.

For the referred person: purchasing with the code

First, eligibility: you must be a new customer with no active SFR contract when you sign up (if you left SFR a long time ago, check your circumstances on sfr.fr). Next, compare the SFR offer objectively with your current operator's offer. The referral reward is a bonus; it should not obscure the fact that the decision must first make financial sense.

When signing up, whether on sfr.fr or in a shop, enter the referral code at the relevant stage and visually confirm that it has been accepted before completing the purchase. Finally, check the website for the method and timeframe of your reward as the referred person (a discount on the first bill or a voucher), so you know where and when to look for it.

SFR compared with other operators

Orange doubles the reward (up to 100€) and advertises a more stable amount: if the referred person wants a premium operator anyway, the Orange referral programme is financially better. Bouygues is at the same level as SFR (up to 50€): the choice between them therefore comes down to network coverage where the referred person lives and current prices, with quotes compared side by side. Free rewards customers with a free month (from 2€ to 20€ depending on the plan), which is less generous in value but simpler, and it often remains the cheapest of the four, making it suitable for a price-conscious referred customer.

Frequently asked questions

Is the programme permanent? No, SFR runs it through campaigns, both in terms of amounts and conditions. Always check sfr.fr before sharing your code.

Does the referred person have to be a new customer? Yes. An existing SFR customer who simply changes offers is generally not eligible as a referred customer.

Which contracts qualify for the referral programme? This must be confirmed on sfr.fr; prepaid offers are often excluded from telecoms programmes.

Check before taking action: amounts and conditions checked on 23/04/2026 and particularly likely to vary between SFR campaigns. Always check the official SFR website before sharing a code. PlanParrainPromo.fr is not an SFR partner.

In summary

The SFR referral programme can be worth up to 50€ for the referrer, a competitive amount in the telecoms sector. Its only real drawback is its variability: whereas Orange and Bouygues advertise more stable amounts, SFR requires you to check sfr.fr before each recommendation. If you are satisfied with your network, this is a genuine opportunity, provided you always use the amount offered that day. Current conditions are available on the SFR referral code page, with conditions checked before sharing.

See also

• Best mobile operator referral programmes 2026: comparison
• Bouygues Telecom referral programme 2026: the complete guide