Robinhood is a popular stock trading app that charges absolutely no commissions. You can read our full review of Robinhood to get a better idea of what they do.
They recently went public and so they’re under even more pressure to increase accounts and revenue.
The most exciting of which is a free share of stock for new accounts when you have a referral. (and once you have an account, then you can refer your friends!)
Want even more free stock? Webull will give up to 12 free stocks. They have no account minimums and fees, so enjoy your free stock!
- Get 2 free stock ($3 - $300) when you open an account,
- Deposit any amount to receive 4 - 10 free fractional share stocks each valued $7-$3000
The two brokers are similar, here is a comparison between the two!
Table of Contents
| Brokerage | Bonus Promotion | Link |
|---|---|---|
 | $200-$250 in stocks | Learn more |
 | up to 12 free stocks | Learn more |
 | up to $25,000 | Learn more |
 | free stock (valued $5 - $200) | Learn more |
 | Up to $500 cash | Learn more |
 | Up to $625 cash | Learn more |
Open Account, Get free stock (valued $5 - $200)
Robinhood recently improved their new account promotion to include free stock (valued $5 - $200).
For a short time, they offered a bonus that included cash based on what you deposited. That has expired and there’s just the free stock bonus now.
Free Stock Promotion Details
When you join Robinhood with a referral, you get a chance of getting a share of stock valued between $5 – $200. The stock is awarded when you link a bank account.
When you refer a friend, you also get a share of stock too – you can receive up to $500 in free stocks per year.
The stock is not automatically deposited into your account. You will get a notification (or look in your history/past invites screen) and you have 60 days to claim the stock.
You can sell the stock after 3 trading days but you have to keep the cash value of the stock in your account for 30 days. That value will be reported on a 1099-MISC.
According to Robinhood, here are the probabilities (based on when they acquired the shares, the market fluctuates so award could be different) – 1-in-100 get a value of at least $20; 1-in-1000 get at least $50.
Once they open an account and transfer, you’ll see a notification on your phone. Click through to the person and claim your stock:
Then you get to a screen where you “pick” three stocks (part of Robinhood’s gamification):
There’s some intermediate “scratcher” screen but then you see this:
Fun! Now I can sell in 2 business days (how long it probably takes to settle).
Here are a few high stock amounts I’ve seen:
How Robinhood Promotions Work
A great part about Robinhood promotions is that your referral link never changes. It’s the same invite link you’ve always been using.
The only difference is the incentive you get, the incentive your friend gets, and the rules regarding withdrawals. So what you will see above is a listing of all the different promotions they’re actively running. As a startup, they mix it up all the time so what you see will vary based on your account.
No commission trades, referral sign-up money, this is what disruption looks like — if you get a free share of stock through this, let us know what you got! 🙂
Patricia Carhart says
I signed up for Robinhood….however I did not receive a free share of stock, nor did the person that invited me. What needs to happen for us to receive the free stock share?
I would contact customer service to get that sorted out.
Kendra Jackson says
The free stock I got was Microsoft! I wasn’t expecting that.
Brandy says
AAPL for $203.77
Who woulda thunk I’d be a 2%er
My Mom will be so proud
Lol
David says
I got a Sprint stock when I signed up for $5.77 which was cool. Just today signed up my first friend and got Apple at $211!!!! That was super cool. Created a pretty big buzz around the office and now have several people jumping on board. Great advertising by Robinhood. Meanwhile, I’ve enjoyed the App. Very simple and user friendly. Can’t beat free trades. Will enjoy this while it lasts. Free is hard to maintain.
Steve morse says
Another 2% here..got JNJ for $145.89…sometimes you’re the bug…sometimes the windshield!
Lex says
I got a share of Antero Midstream. XD
~ $5.48
Tj says
Got Microsoft @232.50 !! First reward too! Can’t beat that.
That’s awesome!
Robert says
If I sign up, and a friend refers me, can he or she see any of of my bank account numbers or details? What personal data can the referral companion see for walking me through the process of obtaining stock or currency? How secure is my information, even from a friend who is referring me? Is my whole name available to been seen or just first names for referral person?
They don’t get any of your information, they may see your first name but that’s it.