Broke student? Hungry? What if I told you that you could survive a month eating free food using referral codes from app and student deals without spending a single rupee on food? I did it. And no, it wasn’t a prank or challenge. It was just smart usage of referral codes.
In a time of overpriced mess food and endless cravings, students across India are quietly using a referral hacking trick to earn free meals from food apps, delivery startups, and student discounts. Here’s how you can do it too.
🚀 What is Referral Hacking?
It’s the simple idea of:
Signing up for food delivery and cashback apps
Sharing your referral code
Getting free food, credits, or discounts when someone signs up through you
The twist? Instead of begging friends, you go smart.
🚪 Top Apps That Offer Free Food or Credit via Referrals
Zomato : ₹200–₹500 credits
Join with college email; new IDs = fresh credits
Swiggy ₹200 referral + couponsUse old family numbers for new IDs
Magicpin₹100–₹500 cashback
Post reviews of food joints near campus
CRED₹500 referral + rewards
Use for Uber Eats vouchers or dining
Rapido / Bounce Free ride credits
Exchange food delivery for rides
Pro Tip: Refer your juniors, roommates, even second phones. Each = fresh credits.
📱 Where to Share Referral Links (Without Being Annoying)
WhatsApp status (“Free food on me! 🍽”)
Telegram student groups
College notice boards (with QR code flyers)
Create a fun IG reel on “How to eat free for a week” and plug your code
Some even run “referral clubs” in hostels where they exchange codes.
🚪 My Strategy: The Free Food Cycle
New app launched? Be the first mover.
Invite 5 friends = ₹500–1000 food wallet
Order food worth ₹300, keep ₹200 credit
Repeat with another app
Bonus: Use coupons from GrabOn, DesiDime for stacking
My record: 26 free meals in 30 days, thanks to Swiggy, Zomato, and Magicpin + coupon stacking.
🌍 Is This Legal or Ethical?
Yes, most apps encourage referrals. Just avoid fake signups. Use real numbers from friends and family, and always stay within T&C limits.
✨ TL;DR: Your Free Food Toolkit
Use Zomato, Swiggy, Magicpin, Rapido
Share referrals smartly
Leverage coupon sites
Stack codes + reward points
Don’t spam, go smart
Your Turn: Ever scored free food using a referral code? What’s your best food hack as a student? Drop it in the comments 👇 and let others join the feast!
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Nice trick. Very Helpful. Waiting for the next one.
Nice post♥️✨
tried this today and actually got a free meal! 😍 never thought referral thought could be this useful .. thanks for sharing such real tricks
Nice 👍👍👍