Three referral and switching guides.
Detailed, source-linked answers for eligibility, tracking, coverage, switching and the reward itself.
Is it legitimate?
The Three referral is a genuine programme managed by Aklamio. Learn how to verify the journey and get up to £40 cash safely.
→How it works
A step-by-step guide to using a Three Refer a Friend link online, by phone or in store, including tracking and reward payout.
→Reward amounts
See the current Three referral reward for phones, SIM-only, home broadband, mobile broadband and tablets, checked 12 July 2026.
→Eligible deals
Check which Three phone, SIM-only, Home Broadband, Mobile Broadband, tablet and laptop orders currently qualify for a referral reward.
→SIM-only reward
Use a Three referral link for an eligible 12- or 24-month Pay Monthly SIM and get the plan-specific cash reward shown by Aklamio.
→Phone reward
Get £40 cash each when a qualifying Three Pay Monthly phone order is completed through the referral journey and confirmed.
→Home Broadband
Use a Three referral link for an eligible 12- or 24-month Home Broadband plan and get £40 cash each after confirmation.
→Mobile Broadband
Get £40 cash each on an eligible Three 12- or 24-month Mobile Broadband order started through the referral link.
→Reward timing
Three referral rewards usually confirm in around 7 weeks but can take up to 90 days. See the validation and Aklamio payout steps.
→Missing reward
Troubleshoot a missing Three referral reward: check Aklamio status, online tracking, eligibility, cancellation and support steps.
→Keep your number
A practical checklist for using a Three referral link, ordering a new plan, requesting a PAC and keeping your existing mobile number.
→Coverage checklist
Check Three mobile and broadband coverage at the places that matter before signing a contract through a referral link.
→Three vs EE
Three vs EE: compare coverage, data, roaming, contract costs and the Three referral reward before choosing a UK mobile network.
→Three vs O2
Three vs O2: compare local coverage, plan value, roaming, extras and the Three referral reward before switching networks.
→Three vs Vodafone
Three vs Vodafone: compare mobile coverage, plan terms, roaming, extras and Three referral cash before you switch.
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