Update: ING Direct is now Capital One 360. The referral program still exists. There is more information in this review of Capital One 360.
If you have $250 and are willing to become a customer of ING Direct, you have the opportunity to earn $525 on top of your deposit. It will take some work, but not too much. Here’s how it works.
First, open an account at ING Direct using one of the links at the bottom of this post. There are ten links listed for the savings account and ten for the checking account, but choose only one. You must not currently be an ING Direct customer and you must provide an initial deposit of at least $250 in order to receive a $25 bonus for opening the account.
If you choose the Orange Savings Account, also open the Electric Orange Account afterward, and vice-versa.
After your accounts are created and funded, you will eventually see a link at the bottom of your account information website. This feature might not be available immediately for new customers, but with time, the option will be present. Click on the “Earn $$$: Refer a Friend” graphic to receive the opportunity to refer 50 of your friends, 25 for the savings account and 25 for the checking account. Each successful referral will earn you $10. If you don’t have 50 friends, you can email me. I’ll post your referral links once mine expire so you can benefit from the power of the internet.
Use the following links when opening the Orange Savings Account with at least $250 (in addition to your $25 account opening bonus).
You must clear your cookies before clicking on any one of the links. If one is expired, and you want to click on a second link, you still need to clear your cookies each time.
Note: referral links are not currently available. Please open a savings account using this link or open a checking account using this link.
If you click one of the above links and see this message on the first page, then choose a different link and let me know via email or comment below which link number has expired.
We’re sorry, but the referral link within the email you received has expired and is no longer valid. We recommend that you contact the sender and ask them to re-send the referral email.
I’ll receive $10 for every successful account opening*, and when you receive your referral links and give them out, you’ll receive $10 for each referral as well. Your referral links might not appear immediately after opening your account, but when they do, you should take advantage of them.
ING Direct is one of my favorite banks, despite their lagging interest rates. The current rate on savings accounts is 0.90% and the rate on checking accounts is tiered with a maximum of 1.10%, but these rates are subject to change. These rates are better than most brick and mortar banks but low on the list of high-yield interest-bearing accounts.
Updated February 8, 2013 and originally published April 10, 2008. If you enjoyed this article, subscribe to the RSS feed or receive daily emails. Follow @flexo on Twitter and visit our Facebook page for more updates.
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Flexo,
I have a ton of referrals, but sadly, no one to refer. Would it be possible to get some of your overspill?
Thanks,
Shottagyal and anyone else who has links: Yes, I will post them once we’ve cycled through the 50 existing links (I’ve only listed 20 above so far). Email me so I can put your name on the list — but don’t send me the links yet. I don’t know how long it will take to get through the 50 existing links and I don’t want yours to expire before I’m able to post them.
Any way to take advantage of this if I’m already a customer?
Aaron: Existing customers should have the “Refer a Friend” link at the bottom of account information pages, with an opportunity to earn $10 per referred sign-up.
I used OSA10 – 01 was already used
HSBC is the one to go with – paying 3.55%
How do you go about getting the links that you post on your site? Do you email all the referrals to your own email address & then copy the individual links?
Alas, if I could only convince 50 people to sign up! I’m still trying to convince them that it’s an easy $25! I’ve got some extras if you’ll take ‘em. :)
Paul: The best way to keep it organized, as I learned today, is to use your own email address as the recipient.
Debt Defier: I’ll definitely be looking for more links to share once I’ve gone through 25 OSA and 25 EO links. I’ll send you an email.
Aaah, getting 50 people to sign up is too much work (unless I had my own site with as much traffic as yours, Flexo). HSBC, ING-Direct and GMAC are all clocking in at 3% +/- 0.05% today.
By the way, what’s with the ad on your site for “ThinkCash” ? Is it in your best interest as a PF blogger to propagate this sort of payday lending (with interest rates from 87% – 365% APY, as quoted from their website frontpage).
While the ad doesn’t count as an “endorsement”, you still will generate revenue based upon some idiots click through to a site that could potentially keep them in the vice-grips of debt.
Oh well, business is business as they say.
Flexo,
I am confused…I sent the referral to myself. Do I send 10 referrals to myself?
Then how do I get them to you to post?
Thanks!
Gerry
Gerry and Jonathan: I responded via email.
benefitsme: HSBC is paying 3.05%, not 3.55%.
Please send me a referal link for the electric orange
none fo them work
thanks, Suz
Suz: I sent you an email. I’ve also updated the page with fresh links.
Flexo:
I sent myself an email using the referral tool and I don’t see a code anywhere? How can I get the code to you? Thanks.
Flexo,
I have 50 referrals to provide, but I am unsure of how to get them to you? Do I email myself and send you the code, or just have them directly sent to you?
Thanks for any help you can provide…
- Josh
I have some referrals to provide as well. Please email me when you need them.
Thanks.
I have sent emails out to everyone on the waiting list asking for two per person. I’ll add the links in the order I receive them.
I have links I can provide.
Flexo, please add me to the referral waiting list. Thanks!
I have some referrals too. Can I share them? let me know. Thanks.
I have an ING account and would love to have some referrals as well! What do I need to provide?
Thank you!
Hi Flexo, could you please add me to the referral waiting list as well? Thank you!
Hey I still have most of my ING links for checking and savings, if you want I can email you the links and we can share the gains…I’m not sure how to find your email address so I’ll just give you mine: xninjagrrl@aol.com
just shoot me an email if you run out of links
Flexo,
Can you also add me to the waiting list? I have plenty of links to provide.
Thanks,
-Gary
Flexo,
Can I get onto the waiting list?
Can I get on the waiting list? Thanks a lot!
Flexo,
Can you add me to the waiting list as well.
Thanks
Flexo,
Please add me to the referral waiting list.
Thank you
I have referral codes and would like to be added to the waiting list. Thank you!
I have ING referrals also. Can you add me to the waitlist?
I’ve closed the waiting list for now, but subscribe to the Consumerism Commentary RSS feed to be informed when the waiting list is open again.
I have referral codes and would like to be added to the waiting list. Thank you very much!
I have some referral codes left. Please add me to your waiting list.
I am more than happy to share my referral links. Please let me know if I can be added to the waiting list!
Waiting list is closed again with 84 names. Thanks everyone!
Just tried OSA32 and OSA40 and both said were expired. Would love to open very soon with a link Please advise.
thanks for this service.
Those links appear to be valid at this time. If they didn’t work for you try another one listed above.
Just tried again using OSA38 and received the following:
The reference code you have entered is not in our records. It may have been entered incorrectly or may no longer be a valid promotion. Please double check and correct if necessary. If you are having difficulty you can call an ING DIRECT Sales Associate at 1-888-ING-0727 between 8AM and 8PM.
Casey: You don’t need to enter any reference code. Just follow the instructions in the post above. Click on one of the links. As long as the top of the next page doesn’t say that the link is expired or invalid, then yu’re good to go. Don’t enter any reference codes.
i have ing referrals please add me to your list !
Hello, Please send me an email describing what I can do to gain money this way with you.
I am an ING Direct customer and would love the referrals. Please let me know when and how to post my referral links once yours expire.
I’m a directTV custom and they have a 50-50 promotion. Every new customer get $50 thru my referral and I get $50 for tell my friend. Would there be a way to promote my referral code? If so, please email me I will gladly provide you with my codes. I also have an AT&T referral code I would like to share. Thanks.
HI!
I am ING Direct customer as well and I do not know 50 people to send referrals too.
What do I need to send to you?
Thanks for your help!
For everyone who has commented, the waiting list is not open right now. Watch Consumerism Commentary for an announcement when the list is open again.
I have links. When you are ready for them, please contact me.Thank you!
I opened an account using the link OSA99. It started out fine. When I started the application this was at the top of the page, “Start savings with a great rate. To receive your $25 bonus, open and fund your Orange Savings Account with at least a $250 initial deposit.” BUT when I finished I was given this message, “We’re sorry, but in the time in between when you started your application and now, the referral/gift has expired. So, no referral bonuses or gift funds can be paid.”
What’s wrong?
It sounds like someone used the same code as you at roughly the same time and they finished their application first. I’ve never heard of that happening before. I would call ING Direct and talk to customer service about that. That link does not appear to be expired yet.
As of Thursday, 9:30 PM ET, the waiting list is now open. Join the waiting list here.
OSA108 is now used. Thanks.
Waiting list closed again.
Please add me to your waiting list for the ING referrals. I opened an account thanks to this article.. I’d like some information on how the set up the referral thing for you to post here.
Thanks
I opened 2 ing accounts, one electric orange and one savings thanks to this page. I would like to be on your waiting list to put up my referral links. Thank you
I just opened an account using your links (#126). Please let me know when you need more referrals!
Thanks.
Just opened an savings account. Let me know if you need any referrals. Many thanks
Have some savings account referrals if you need them :)
The waiting list is currently closed. I will post a message on Consumerism Commentary if and when I re-open the waiting list. Thanks!
I opened an ING Checking account with one of your links and I’m looking for one for my wife. If you or any of your readers have a referal link she could use, I would appreciate it. Or if you deem it appropriate, I can send you my referal info from ING.
Thanks,
Brian ~aka Glymmar
Glymmar:
Great to hear you signed up! Why not do what I did with my wife… refer her to yourself and you get the $10 and she gets the $25!! If you don’t let me know and I’ll give you one. Have a great day!
- Joshua
Joshua
Doh!
Thanks for the suggestion. It did cross my mind at one point, but I was unsure if ING would allow it.
Thanks again,
Brian ~aka Glymmar
Hello! I also opened my orange savings account from one of your links maybe 2 months ago or so and have been reading this site since.
I’ve got plenty or referrals I can send you, but I don’t have your e-mail address either.
shoot me an email @ love_u500@hotmail.com for referral links…..I’ve tons of referral links..
Thanks.
I used OSA 189. Wanted to let you know, and to thank you for a great blog!
i have many referral links to give as so far I’ve referred no one:)
Hi Flexo,
I have only had one of my referral links used by a friend. Would you please post some of mine when you have the time? I would really appreciate it! I love your site!
Thanks,
Luna
I used OSA190 and it’s done…
I have lots of referral links. I’d love to pass them on when you need more…
I was curious if I could get a referral link sent to me. I will post by email address if necessary. I am looking to open an account and an extra $25 would be real nice. Thanks.
Kasey: The unused referral links are posted towards the top of this page.
I have a lot of referral links as well. Just let me know!
Hey please add me to your waitlist. I have plently of links to offer.
The waiting list is currently closed but may open shortly. Keep checking here.
All of the OSA links have run dry. I’m ready to start an account as soon as I get a link.
Demetri: I’ve posted new links.
If you’d like to share your own ING Direct referral links, read this information. I’m now looking for Consumerism Commentary readers to share links by adding their names to the waiting list.
Hi Flexo,
Please add me to you waiting list. I have many referrals unused for both ING direct Savings as well as Checking.
Thanks so much
Hi, Please also add me to the waiting list. I have lots of referrals for the ING Orange Savings. Thank you!
Alice: The waiting list is currently closed. I will post a message when I’m looking for new volunteers, but it will be several months from now.
Please add me to the list as well. I have all the referrals you need! Thanks!
The list is closed at the moment. Once it is open, I will post a message on Consumerism Commentary.
I’ve got links as well. Please let me know if/when you can use them.
Thank You.
I used OSA282. Thanks!
I would like to take advantage of this program but all links have expired.
Please give us new links
Rodney: More links are now available. Thanks!
Hey Flexo,
Please add me to the waiting list.
Thanks,
Amit
Hi Flexo,
Great site. Please add me to the waiting list.
Thanks,
Matthew
Just to confirm — does there need to be any reference to the $25 bonus on the application page itself once you get there? The links i clicked took me to an application page but there was no mention of $25.
At the top of the application, where you first enter your name and address, you should see this:
Start savings with a great rate. To receive your $25 bonus, open and fund your Orange Savings Account with at least a $250 initial deposit.
Thanks — just opened one and got the $25. I hadn’t gotten far enough on the form. Probably will be able to supply some links myself.
I have some referral links available if you need more.
hey great article, i just opened my account w/ 250. But i dont have anyone to refer.. could you post my link on your page?
I have a few referral links too. Let me know. Thanks!
Hi Flaxo,
It Looks like all your referrals have exhausted.
-Am
Flexo:
Please add me to the waiting list so I can give you some referral links. Thanks Flexo!
- Joshua
Please add me to the list! :)
Hi,
Add me to your waiting list.
Thanks.:D
Flexo,
I have no one to refer to my account, could you post my link?
Hello,
Please add me to your waiting list.
Thanks!
I also have referrals. Please add me to the list.
Thanks!
To everyone who has commented recently: I currently have more than enough names on the waiting list, so I’m not taking any new names right now. I will post a message on Consumerism Commentary when the waiting list is open once again, so make sure you’re watching for it.
OSA305 was already expired. I used OSA311 to open my account. Thank you.
Also I have some referrals once you start accepting more names for your waiting list.
OSA 305, 311, 313 are expired. I used link OSA314 successfully. To what email address should i write my referal link to get it posted on this website? And also, how come all the electric checking accounts links are crossed out?
Thanks. All new referral links are now posted for OSA. The waiting list for those wishing to offer new referrals is currently closed as I have a long list of people already waiting. I’ll announce on Consumerism Commentary once the waiting list is open again.
What about the electric accounts links, they are all crossed out. Where exactly will you annonce that the wait list is open again?
Thank you
The Electric Orange links aren’t used frequently enough for me to ask visitors to provide them any more. You can visit this website, Consumerism Commentary, to be alerted when the waiting list is open again. It may be easier to subscribe to the RSS feed so you are alerted automatically.
Hi!
Are you still reposting people’s ING referrals?? I’m in the process of using one of the referral links you have up right now and would love if you could put mine up!! Thanks for your time!!
Sincerely,
Laura
Glad you are able to use the links! Right now, the waiting list for posting referrals links is full. I’ll announce on Consumerism Commentary once it is open again, but it will be several months.
I tried the referral links 333 thru 337 listed above and all were expired. Are there any links waiting to be used?
Thank you!
I’ll put up some new links tonight, thanks! I have many on the waiting list.
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