Google’s Pixel Referral Program is back with 10% off and Store credit

Google has brought back its Pixel Referral Program on the US Google Store with a fresh coat of paint, giving anyone who’s been nudging friends toward a Pixel phone a way to actually get rewarded for it. The relaunch follows last month’s Pixel 11 launch, and the setup is simple: share a referral code with a friend, they save money on a new Pixel, and the referrer earns Google Store credit.

How the Pixel referral program works

When someone uses a referral code at checkout, they get 10% off a Pixel phone on the US Google Store. The discount applies to the most expensive Pixel phone in their cart, and it can be stacked with other offers, though it won’t work during peak sales periods like Black Friday or around new product launches.

The offer runs through November 4, giving friends plenty of time to grab a new Pixel before the holiday shopping rush kicks in. Each code only works once and becomes invalid as soon as it’s applied at checkout.

What you get for referring a friend

Every successful referral earns $50 in Google Store credit, though it doesn’t show up right away. Google waits until the friend’s return period has passed before issuing it, so the credit typically arrives about 30 days after their purchase.

Up to 10 referral codes can be generated per person, which adds up to a maximum of $500 in credit. That credit can be spent on any product in the Google Store, but it expires after one year.

How to start sharing a code

To get started, head to store.google.com/referrals and tap the Copy code button, or enter a friend’s email address to send the code directly. Everything can be tracked from the Pixel Referral Rewards page inside Account Hub, including earned and pending credit, the codes that have been shared, and how much each one has earned.

For anyone already planning to recommend the Pixel 11, there’s little reason not to get paid for it – just make sure friends complete checkout before November 4.