SCRefCode - Referral guide
Star Citizen Referral Code
Use a code for 50,000 aUEC on official RSI - Steps, rules & FAQ
Use this code when you enlist
STAR-HBP4-QP46
Standard new-player bonus: 50,000 aUEC. Any valid STAR-XXXX-XXXX code grants the same amount.
Rules:
official Referral Program FAQ.
How to redeem a Star Citizen referral code
On the RSI site this is called a referral code (STAR-XXXX-XXXX).
Enter it when you create your account to claim the new-player 50,000 aUEC bonus.
Use the steps below on the official site only.
- Open the official enlist page using the button above so STAR-HBP4-QP46 is pre-filled, or go to the RSI Enlist form and paste the code into the Referral Code field (usually near the bottom of the form, near date of birth / consent checkboxes).
- Create your account (email, password, handle, date of birth). Double-check the code before you submit.
- Finish registration on robertsspaceindustries.com only - never enter codes on unofficial "login" pages. Completing signup is how you redeem the code.
- Buy a game package when you are ready to play (see requirements below). Install with the RSI Launcher and spend your bonus aUEC on early gear.
Missed the field? You usually have a 24-hour grace period after account creation. On the RSI site, open your account menu and look for the Referral Program area to add a code. After 24 hours, it can no longer be added.
Where is the Referral Code field on RSI?
On the official Roberts Space Industries enlist form, the Referral Code field is typically near the
bottom of the form, close to date of birth and the consent checkboxes. It expects a code shaped like
STAR-XXXX-XXXX (for example STAR-HBP4-QP46).
- Prefer the enlist link with
?referral=so the field is pre-filled - fewer typos. - Paste the code; avoid leading/trailing spaces or typing the dashes wrong.
- If you do not see the field, confirm you are on robertsspaceindustries.com (not a third-party "login" page).
- After signup, use Account -> Referral Program only during the grace window if you skipped the field.
Referral code vs promo / store codes
"Redeem code" can mean different things. Here is how they differ:
| Type | What it is | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Referral code | Player code STAR-XXXX-XXXX at enlist (example: STAR-HBP4-QP46) |
Standard new-player 50,000 aUEC; referrer may earn Recruitment Points after a qualifying package |
| Promo / event codes | Occasional CIG marketing or partner promotions | Varies (discounts, free fly messaging, limited offers) - not the same as the referral program |
| Store / gift codes | Gifted pledges or RSI store redemption flows | Applies to a specific package or item - not the enlist referral bonus |
If your goal is the free 50k aUEC enlistment boost, you want the official referral code field - not a random "coupon" site outside RSI.
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| New player bonus | 50,000 aUEC (often called 50k UEC) |
| When to redeem the code | During enlist on the official RSI page (preferred) |
| Grace period | 24 hours after account creation |
| Cost to you | None - does not change package price |
| Referrer rewards | Recruitment Points after a qualifying package purchase (typically $40+ USD) |
Limited-time referral incentives
No extra referral kit is advertised as live (September 20, 2026). The Foundation Festival dual reward (Ready for Anything Career Kit for the recruit; referrer Argo ATLS) required a qualifying ~$40+ purchase during that event window, which closed August 12, 2026. Extra referral bonuses often return around year-end events (IAE / CitizenCon).
You still get the standard 50,000 aUEC from any valid code (including STAR-HBP4-QP46) at enlist, whether or not a kit promo is running. When a promo is live, the purchase date during the window usually matters - not only the day you created the account. Extra items are often delivered after the event ends (sometimes up to ~72 hours).
Always confirm the current banner and dates on the RSI homepage and Referral Program page before you buy - CIG can change or end incentives without this site updating instantly.
When no special incentive is running, the base program still applies: 50k aUEC for the new player, and Recruitment Points for the referrer after a qualifying pledge. See the official FAQ on special referral incentives.
What is 50,000 aUEC worth for a new player?
Fifty thousand aUEC is not a fortune in the long run, but it is a meaningful head start. Without a referral, many starter packages only add a small store UEC baseline (often discussed around ~10k on the pledge side - confirm live pricing). In-game you typically begin with basic flight gear and a thin wallet for fuel, ammo, repairs, fines, and insurance claims.
With the referral bonus you can usually afford early upgrades such as:
- A better FPS armor set and helmet than the default undersuit kit
- A primary weapon plus spare magazines for bunker or FPS work
- Medpens / multi-tools and a cash cushion for ship repairs and restocking
- Breathing room if you lose a ship and need to cover claim costs or travel
Remember: alpha wallets can wipe with patches. Spend the bonus on learning and gear you will use now - not on assuming permanent wealth. Package baselines still change; treat the with vs without table below as illustrative only.
Referrer rewards (teaser)
When a recruit uses your code and then spends at least $40 USD on a game package (real money on the Pledge Store - not store credit or gifted packages), you earn a Recruitment Point. Highlights from the current ladder (July 2025 redesign - confirm live prizes on RSI):
| Recruits | Reward |
|---|---|
| 1 | CDS "GCD-Army" medium armor set |
| 10 | Big Benny's "Classic" vending machine |
| 42 | Aegis Gladius (Dunlevy) |
| 50 | MISC R.A.P.T.O.R. |
| 1042 | Idris-M |
Full current and legacy ladders, find-your-code, LTI, melt/CCU: referral rewards page.
Legacy referral program (before July 2, 2025)
On July 2, 2025 CIG launched a new referral ladder and raised the new-player enlistment bonus from 5,000 to 50,000 UEC. Counters for the new track start from that redesign.
- If you already had at least one qualifying recruit before the cutover, you can still open the legacy track from the official Referral Program page (link appears when eligible).
- New recruits can progress both ladders for eligible accounts until CIG ends legacy access.
- Classic milestones people remember: Gladius at 10 legacy recruits (now 42 on the new track for the Dunlevy Gladius), Javelin at 2017 (legacy only), Million Mile High Club at 1042 legacy.
Summary of the old track and dual-progress notes: legacy section on the rewards page.
If you are the one sharing a code
- Find your code: log into RSI -> account icon, or open the Referral Program page.
- Best share format:
https://robertsspaceindustries.com/enlist?referral=YOUR-CODEso the field is pre-filled. - When a recruit counts: they used your code (within 24 hours of account creation) and spent >=$40 real money on a game package - not store credit, not gifted packages alone.
- Reward rules: referral ships/items are typically valued at $0 for reclaim/melt purposes; many cannot be melted. Some cannot be used as CCU bases. Wait before expensive upgrades if a recruit might refund.
- Cannot change codes: once an account is tied to a referrer, RSI will not swap it for another code.
Before you enlist - requirements & common mistakes
- $40+ package rule: For the referrer to earn a Recruitment Point, the recruit must obtain a game package and spend at least $40 USD on the Pledge Store. Store credit does not count (including credit from gift cards). Receiving gifted pledges that total $40 does not count - the spend must be a real purchase by the recruit. Confirm on the official Referral Program FAQ.
- Same bonus for every valid code: Third-party pages do not unlock a "better" currency amount - the new-player bonus is standardized.
- Official site only: Codes are applied on robertsspaceindustries.com. See also the Referral Program page.
- aUEC vs store UEC: During alpha, in-game balances (aUEC) can wipe with patches. The referral bonus is still a strong early boost for gear and repairs.
- Free Fly: You can still enlist with a referral code during Free Fly events; free trial access is separate from buying a package. Enter the code when you create the account (or within 24 hours).
Common mistakes
- Entering a code on a phishing or unofficial "redeem" site instead of RSI
- Skipping the Referral Code field and missing the 24-hour window
- Assuming a discounted sub-$40 pack always counts as a qualifying referral purchase
- Confusing store gift codes with the enlist referral field
- Expecting Squadron 42 to use the same PU aUEC wallet
What if my referral code was rejected?
If RSI will not accept a code, work through this checklist:
- Format: Must look like
STAR-XXXX-XXXX. Re-copy STAR-HBP4-QP46 from this page to avoid typos. - Site: Use only the official enlist page.
- Spaces: Paste once; delete accidental spaces before/after the code.
- Timing: Adding after signup only works within about 24 hours. Older accounts cannot attach a late referral.
- New account: If the account already aged out of the grace period, you cannot "fix" a referral on that handle - only new accounts get the window.
- Still stuck: Check CIG's Referral Program FAQ and RSI support for account-specific issues.
Starting credits with vs without a referral code
Rough comparison for typical starter packages. Package baselines and promotions change - check the RSI pledge page. During alpha, your live aUEC wallet is separate from long-term store UEC.
| Starter focus | Example ship | Without referral | With referral (+50k) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizen / budget | RSI Aurora Mk II | ~10,000 UEC package baseline* | ~60,000 UEC equivalent* |
| Generalist | Drake Cutter | ~10,000 UEC package baseline* | ~60,000 UEC equivalent* |
| Combat | Aegis Avenger Titan | ~10,000 UEC package baseline* | ~60,000 UEC equivalent* |
| Salvager | RSI Salvation | ~10,000 UEC package baseline* | ~60,000 UEC equivalent* |
| Miner | Drake Golem | ~10,000 UEC package baseline* | ~60,000 UEC equivalent* |
*Baseline store UEC bundled with packages has historically been around 10,000 for many starters; the referral adds 50,000. Alpha starting aUEC may differ after wipes.
Star Citizen referral code FAQ
STAR-XXXX-XXXX that you enter when creating an RSI account.
It grants the standard new-player bonus of 50,000 aUEC. Any valid code gives the same amount.
The code on this page is STAR-HBP4-QP46.
STAR-XXXX-XXXX).
You enter it on the enlist form to claim 50,000 aUEC. Store promo and gift codes use a different RSI redeem flow.
Full distinction:
how to redeem a Star Citizen code.
To use (redeem) a Star Citizen referral code:
- Go to the official Star Citizen enlist page.
- Fill in your details (email, password, handle, date of birth).
- Confirm STAR-HBP4-QP46 in the Referral Code field (or paste it).
- Complete registration to redeem the bonus, then purchase a game package when ready.
- Best value for many beginners: Drake Cutter (Generalist)
- Budget all-rounder: RSI Aurora Mk II (Citizen)
- Combat-focused: Aegis Avenger Titan (Duelist)
- Role packs: Salvager (RSI Salvation) or Miner (Drake Golem)
STAR-XXXX-XXXX. Using the enlist link with referral pre-fills
STAR-HBP4-QP46. See where is the field.
STAR-XXXX-XXXX code at enlist for 50,000 aUEC.
Promo and store/gift codes are separate RSI promotions or package redemptions.
"Redeem code 2026" searches almost always mean the referral program. See
referral vs promo.
Star Citizen starter packages
Prices and availability change with RSI store events - confirm on the official pledge page. Aim for a qualifying package if you care about referral program rules (~$40+).
Full starter pack comparison -> Referral rewards ladder ->
Citizen Starter Pack
RSI Aurora Mk II
Budget-friendly first ship for learning flight, basic cargo, and light combat without overspending.
PopularGeneralist Starter Pack
Drake Cutter
Often the best first daily driver - agile, multi-role, and a favorite "best value" pick for new citizens.
Best valueDuelist Starter Pack
Aegis Avenger Titan
Choose this if you want combat-first play and a capable multi-role fighter with useful interior space.
Hauler Starter Pack
Crusader Intrepid
Built for cargo and trading loops - pick it if hauling is how you plan to earn early aUEC.
Salvager Starter Pack
RSI Salvation
Specialized salvaging starter - ideal if you already know you want wreck recovery gameplay.
Miner Starter Pack
Drake Golem
Mining-focused package for players who want resource extraction as their main early loop.
Recommendation: Generalist (Cutter) or Citizen (Aurora Mk II) for most new players.
Quick start after you enlist
- Account + code: Redeem STAR-HBP4-QP46 at enlist for 50,000 aUEC.
- Package: Cutter or Aurora Mk II are common first ships.
- Install: RSI Launcher; allow ample disk space.
- First hours: Practice flight in safer Stanton areas, try delivery or simple contracts, spend aUEC on armor, weapons, and medical supplies.
What is Star Citizen right now?
Star Citizen is a massively multiplayer space simulation from Cloud Imperium Games, currently in active alpha (Alpha 4.10.1 as of September 20, 2026). Players explore, trade, fight, mine, and salvage in a shared universe. Expect bugs and occasional wipes - the project is still in development. Squadron 42 (single-player) remains on a separate timeline.
Recent highlights include:
- Alpha 4.10.0 (August 26): Siege of Orison as an on-demand instance (up to four players) plus early Persistent Universe instancing
- Alpha 4.10.1 (September 16): Orison Relief Support contracts after the siege, plus a smaller crash and exploit pass. Time-limited until a later 4.10.x drop
Tips for new players
- Performance: Tune graphics early; the game is demanding.
- Money: Prefer low-risk contracts first; mining/salvage packs help if that is your focus.
- Community: Spectrum, official new-player guides, and orgs speed up learning.
- Free Fly: Try before you pledge when CIG runs events - still redeem a Star Citizen referral code when you create the account.
Ready to join Star Citizen?
Redeem Star Citizen referral code STAR-HBP4-QP46 for the standard 50,000 aUEC enlistment boost, then pick a starter package that fits how you want to play.
Fly safe - see you in the 'verse.
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