Promo: If you’re new to InKind, follow this link to get $25 off your first dining experience of $50+
I’ve written in the past about InKind, my favorite dining rewards app. InKind has just introduced an improved refer a friend bonus, so I’d like to cover those details in this post.
In this post:
InKind’s generous refer a friend bonus offer
InKind has a generous refer a friend program. Ordinarily, when you refer a friend to InKind and they complete their first dining purchase of $50+ (before tax, tip, etc.), you each get a $25 bonus to use toward a future dining experience.
We’ve just seen a limited time offer introduced, at least through some accounts. Through January 31, 2026, the person referring another person to InKind gets $50 for the referral, while the person being referred still gets $25. So of course this improved offer benefits the person referring more than the person being referred. However:
- The $25 bonus for the person being referred is as good as offers with the program get
- Once you’re referred, you can also start referring others, and be rewarded in that way
You can find my refer a friend link here, and others are welcome to leave their link in the comments section as well (January 31 isn’t 61 days from today, so I think something is a little wonky with that aspect of the InKind app).
Why I love the InKind dining app
There are many dining rewards apps out there, though I’d argue that InKind is in a league of its own when it comes to the quality of restaurants, plus the level of rewards offered.
The major downside to InKind is that the network of restaurants isn’t that huge, at least outside of major cities. In total, InKind has over 3,750 participating restaurants around the United States, with many being in cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco, etc.
InKind offers a flat 20% back in rewards on all dining spending. It’s not like other apps, in the sense that it doesn’t matter when you dine or how you make a reservation. You just trigger the rewards by paying through the app while at the restaurant, and it couldn’t be easier.
InKind also often sells credits at a huge discount, so you can legit score massive discounts on great restaurants. Living in Miami, some of the restaurants I most frequent belong to InKind — Chug’s, Michael’s Genuine, Otto & Pepe, etc.
If you dine out and live in a city that has InKind, you’re missing out by not joining. It’s funny, I often have friends who are hesitant or put off joining, and then when they finally do join, they can’t stop telling me how much they love it, and how they can’t believe they took so long to sign-up. For more details, see my guide to the InKind dining app.
Bottom line
InKind is an awesome dining rewards app that I use constantly. If you’re considering referring friends, it appears that through January 31, 2026, InKind is offering double the rewards. Ordinarily, when you refer someone and they make a $50 purchase, you each receive a $25 reward. With this offer, the person referring gets $50, while the person being referred gets $25.
You can find my refer a friend link here, and others are welcome to leave their link in the comments section.
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Is that Chug’s Diner? Great place to grab a nosh in Coconut Grove!
Here's the optimal strategy:
1) Sign Up via Referral: If you’re new to inKind, use this referral link to join. You’ll receive a $25 credit immediately, and I’ll get the $50 bonus for referring you. https://app.inkind.com/refer/7GI9FQ9J
2) Purchase Costco Credit: Before your first meal, buy a $100 inKind gift card from Costco.com for $65. This locks in an automatic 35% discount on all future spending.
3) The First Meal Math: For a $50 bill, your...
Here's the optimal strategy:
1) Sign Up via Referral: If you’re new to inKind, use this referral link to join. You’ll receive a $25 credit immediately, and I’ll get the $50 bonus for referring you. https://app.inkind.com/refer/7GI9FQ9J
2) Purchase Costco Credit: Before your first meal, buy a $100 inKind gift card from Costco.com for $65. This locks in an automatic 35% discount on all future spending.
3) The First Meal Math: For a $50 bill, your $25 referral credit applies first. The remaining $25 is paid using your Costco credit (which you bought at 65% face value). Total cost to you: $16.25 for a $50 meal.
4) Refer Yourself: Once your first account is set up, use your own referral link to create a second account (requires a different email/phone number). Your new account gets $25 off, and your original account earns a $50 bonus once the new account spends $50.
5) The "Gift" Loop: Transfer your remaining Costco balance from your first account to your second account as a "gift." Use it to pay the balance on your second account's first meal.
6) The Result: You will have spent only $32.50 total, but you’ll still have $50 in Costco credit remaining plus a $50 referral bonus on your primary account.
7) Scale: You can repeat this process with additional phone numbers to keep the rewards rolling. If each meal on new accounts is between $50-$75, you effectively earn money eating each meal.
https://app.inkind.com/refer/KZXEOVHC
Thank you in advance for using my link -- https://app.inkind.com/refer/SMASJTJZ
Pro tip: Doctor of Credit frequently announces inkind deals, and there is currently a 25 off 50 coupon you can clip if you search for inkind on his site!
Thank you in advance for using my link -- https://app.inkind.com/refer/SMASJTJZ
Pro tip: Doctor of Credit frequently announces inkind deals, and there is currently a 25 off 50 coupon you can clip if you search for inkind on his site!
https://app.inkind.com/refer/TVBIKPVP