Introduction to Referrals
Major Command is free to play.
There are many different ways you can support Major Command that doesn’t include paying for a membership or making a donation.
There are several products and services I use in my everyday life, and many of these companies offer referral bonuses. This got me thinking. Referrals might be good way for the players to support Major Command without costing you any extra money, and it would help us both get some extra perks.
So I created a list of products and services that I actually and really use in my daily life, and if anyone is interested in one of them, then you, me, and Major Command would benefit from using our referral links.
SHOPPING
Amazon
Amazon is an easy one. Before you shop at Amazon, just click our Amazon Referral Link and continue to shop as usual. It will not cost you a penny more, and MajCom will love you for it. π
Details:
- This will cost you nothing to use
- We will earn a small percentage which goes entirely towards improving this website
- Only works on these Amazon sites: United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, or the United Kingdom.
- Jeff Bezos will not suffer.
- Please use this link and make us happy: Major Command’s Amazon Referral Link
CASH BACK
If you don’t use a Cash Back app, then you should. It’s Free Money!
Rakuten
This is the first cash back app I ever used, and it’s probably my favorite. I simply click the rebate button when it pops up, and if I make a purchase, the cash is added to my account. It’s simple, it works, and personally I’ve received $277 cash back since I started using them.
Details:
- Just sign up by using the referral link below
- Add the extension to your browser
- We both get a $30 bonus if you use it within 90 days of joining
- It’s a win/win
- Link : Rakuten Canada Referral Bonus
- Link : Rakuten US Referral Bonus
Honey
Honey is major cash back company, owned by Paypal. I find them a bit odd because their cash back percentage isn’t as clear as Rakuten, but perhaps that’s just me. However, I did manage to accumulate 4,395 points so far ($43.95 cash back) just by clicking their button while making a few purchases, so it can’t be all bad, right?
Details:
- Just sign up by using the referral link below
- Add the extension to your browser
- We both get 500 Paypal Rewards ($5) after your first purchase
- Link : Honey Referral Link
Simply Best Coupons
I joined Simply Best so I could use them for my VPN purchase. At the time they had a great 70% cash back offer for NordVPN, so I signed up, installed them, and collected my rebate of $61 after the 30 day waiting period. They are very similar to Rakuten, so I could easily call them my goto cash back app. Fortunately, you can install more than one cashback app at a time, and then compare which one gives you the biggest rebate. I have all 4 installed listed here, so I can choose the one offering the biggest rebate and use it. You can only use one cash back app per purchase, so no double dipping!
Details:
- Just sign up by using the referral link below
- Add the extension to your browser
- We get a 5% bonus from your purchase
- You get a percent % back from eligible stores you visit
- Sometimes they give a “signup bonus”, but it appears they are not running that right now
- Link : Simply Best Referral Bonus
Swagbucks
I only installed Swagbucks a couple weeks ago (6/2023). They are similar to Honey in terms that they give you your cash back in the form of Swagbucks, and when you have a certain amount of Swagbucks, you can purchase a gift card with that dollar value.
They are also slightly different because they offer cash back for playing games, not just shopping purchases.
I tried one of their gaming offers a couple weeks ago. I installed a casino app on my phone, played it like a maniac for 6 days straight, reached level 100, and then received my $55 reward in the form of Swagbucks. I also made a straight-up purchase during that time and received another $50 worth of Swagbucks. There is a 30 day wait for the purchase to clear, but I should be able to claim a $100 gift card soon… I hope!
Details:
- Sign up by using the referral link below
- Add the extension to your browser
- We get 300 swagbucks ($3) if you earn 300 swagbucks in the first month
- We also get 10% cashback from all your future purchases (incredible if true)
- And you also get cash back on all your purchases, of course!
- Sometimes Swagbucks offers a $5 or $10 bonus for signing up (I’m not sure if that is active, or if they still do, but either way, signing up is worth it)
- Link : Swagbucks Referral Bonus
WORLD SIM CARD
KeepGo
Keepgo is one of my favourite finds. It is a SIM card that gives you mobile data in over 100+ countries. It is not a replacement for a cheap local SIM card, but it is great if you like travelling around or and don’t stay anywhere for more than a month. I use it to keep me connected when I am in between places with Wifi, like when I am in between the airport or hotel, on my way to a restaurant/cafe.
I’ve used it in Canada, USA, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Portugal, UK, and possibly some other places I don’t recall. Generally, what happens is that I restart my phone when I arrive in a new country, and it immediately connects to a local carrier. I then have mobile data in that country and I can use Skype, Whatsapp, Google Maps, or any other app until I get to my Hotel.
Because so many places around the world have free wifi, I find a local SIM a bit overkill. I find KeepGo fills the gaps in between free wifi places. My average usage is about 3GB per year when I’m away from the free Wifi at my hotel, so this SIM card works perfectly for my usage.
Overall, the cost data per MB is not cheap, so a local SIM is always cheaper if you stay a long time, but it is super convenient, and the data never expires (if you refill with $3 once a year). By using this referral, then we both get an extra 3 Gigs. π
Details:
- Sign up by using the referral link below
- Their website states : Give your friends a FREE 3 GB coupon for eSIM or the regular Lifetime SIM line. When your friends buy from your referral link, you also get a FREE 3 GB coupon for eSIM or the regular Lifetime line. It’s a classic win-win!
- My girlfriend used my referral and we both got an extra 3Gb, so I know it works.
- Link : Keepgo 3Gb Referral Bonus
Please note: that after clicking the link (do not copy and paste the link), you need to select “Shop Keepgo Now” and please do not close the tab until your purchase is completed. Thank you.
OTHER SHOPPING WEBSITES
iHerb
iHerb is great if use vitamins, supplements, protein powders, or even other health foods. I use iHerb because they have a no-fuss checkout system that easily delivers anywhere outside the US, usually with FREE postage.
We BOTH get 5% – 30% off each time you use the referral link. I’m not sure if you can combine it with any of the other Cash Back sites I listed above, but if you just want a quick fast discount, then consider using our link. Thanks!
Details:
- Give & Get 5% on everything.
- Give & Get 10% on all iHerb Brands.
- Give & Get Up To 30% on select brands in Super Rewards.
- Link : iHerb 5% – 30% Discount Link
- If you don’t see the discount at checkout, just use the coupon code – TMW946
NordVPN
I find a VPN useful when I need it look like I am in another country. Maybe when I sign up for something, or when I check prices on a website and I don’t want them to convert prices in the local currency, especially when I’m overseas. Or maybe I just need it to encrypt my data when I hack the North Vietnamese. π
Either way, I like Nord because they say they don’t keep logs. And they are easy to use.
Details:
- Just sign up by using the referral link below
- You get free 3 months, while your friend gets 1 or 3 months depending on their plan
- Link : NordVPN 1-3 months free
Pro tip: If you connect to a Turkish server, you can sign up for YouTube Premium for the equivalent of $2.00 USD a month. ( So I heard! π )
Your Recommendations
If you have a referral code for a service/site not listed above, feel free to leave it in the comments.