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REFERRAL PERKS®

Earn $100* for you and your friend for every successful referral.

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How does Referral Perks® work?

What you'll do

  • Visit the Referral Perks website
  • Click the ‘REFER NOW’ button and enter your details
  • Share your link!

What your friends will do

What is a qualifying recurring pre-authorized transaction?

A recurring automatic transaction (pre‑authorized transaction) authorizes a third party to debit (PAD) or credit (PAC) your account. Bill payments must be set up directly with the billing company using your banking details to qualify. Payments set up through online banking or our advisors do not qualify.

Examples of what qualifies:

  • Payroll
  • Pension payments
  • Automatic credit card payments
  • Car loan payments
  • TFSA, RDSP contributions

Examples of what does not qualify:

  • Recurring bill payment
  • Recurring e-transfer

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies to participate in the Valley First Referral Perks Program?

Participants of the program must meet the age of majority (19 years in BC). A Referrer must be an existing Tru Cooperative Bank member in good standing. A referee must be a non-member of Tru Cooperative Bank. See "Referrer Qualifications" and "New Member Qualifications" in the Terms & Conditions for more details.

Do referrals expire?

Yes. Referrals via email and social media are valid for 60 days.

Is there a maximum number of referrals that I can make?

All referrals go through an automated matching process with our banking system so we can verify that both members qualify for rewards. In order for the referral to be approved, you must provide your first name, last name and date of birth to Referral Perks and this must match your banking information. You must also provide a valid email address so that we can contact you about your referral status.

What information will I have to give to make a referral?

All referrals go through an automated matching process with our banking system so we can verify that both members qualify for rewards. In order for the referral to be approved, you must provide your first name, last name and date of birth to Referral Perks and this must match your banking information. You must also provide a valid email address so that we can contact you about your referral status.

How can I see the status of my referrals?

Log in to the Valley First Referral Perks website and click Check status if you have a pending referral.

The person I referred deleted the referral email or no longer has the social media posting. What should I do?

You can log in to the Valley First Referral Perks site and resend the referral. Or your referee can visit the site, click Get your reward and enter your email address to register.

What should I do if I have questions or am experiencing trouble with the Referral Perks site?

If you have questions or are experiencing difficulties on the Referral Perks site, click the Contact Us link in the bottom navigation of the Referral Perks site to submit your inquiry to the Support Team. This will ensure that it reaches the appropriate people and you receive the quickest response.

How do I register for the Valley First Referral Perks Program if someone has referred me?

Click on the link contained in the Referral Perks email/message and follow the instructions to register for the program.

If you were referred verbally, you must register by clicking the Get your reward button on the Referral Perks site. Enter the email address of the friend who referred you, and we'll email them to confirm the referral.

Is there a time limit to open an account with Valley First to qualify for the reward?

Yes. A qualified referee must open their new Valley First Tru Essentials Chequing Account and set up and complete a pre-authorized debit or credit transaction within 60 days of unlocking their offer.

How does my referral qualify for a Referral Perks reward?

When you refer a friend to Valley First, you may each qualify to have the reward transferred into your account if:

  • They UNLOCK your referral offer.
  • They meet the age of majority (19 years in BC), become a new member of Tru Cooperative Bank, open a Tru Essentials Chequing Account with Valley First and set up and complete a recurring pre-authorized debit or credit transaction on that account.
  • You both complete your Referral Perks profile.

See the Rules for details.

What is a qualifying recurring automatic transaction?

A recurring automatic transaction, also known as a pre-authorized transaction, is a transaction set up within your account. Examples of this include:

  • Payroll
  • Pension payments
  • ICBC monthly payments
  • Automatic Credit Card Payments
  • Car Payments
  • TFSA, RDSP contributions
  • Monthly subscriptions (streaming services, etc.)
How many Valley First Referral Perks rewards can I earn?

You can earn up to $500 per calendar year. Referees who receive their first reward for being referred are eligible to earn up to $500 per calendar year in additional rewards for making their own referrals. During the 'Double your rewards' promotion, you can earn up to an additional $1,000 a year.

How long does it take to receive my Referral Perks reward?

Once the referral has been approved and all criteria met, your reward will take up to 7-10 business days to be credited to your account.

*Learn more about the Program Rules and Terms & Conditions of our Referral Perks® program.

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