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REFER A FRIEND

Earn $500 for Referring a Small Business Owner

Help other small business owners grow, and get rewarded when their loan is funded.

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How it works

The SmartBiz Referral Program makes it easy to support the small business community and earn meaningful rewards along the way. When you refer a business owner to SmartBiz and their loan gets funded, you’ll earn $500, and they’ll receive $500 off closing costs.

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Sign up

Create your account and get your personalized referral link.

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Share your link

Think colleagues, vendors, clients, and friends. Anyone who owns or runs a small business.

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Get rewarded

Once a referred business is funded, you’ll earn $500. They’ll receive $500 off closing costs.

Why SmartBiz Bank?

SmartBiz Bank is built exclusively for small businesses.

We specialize in small business financing, including SBA loans that fuel real growth. From application to funding, our platform and personalized support are built to support business owners every step of the way.

When you refer someone to SmartBiz, you’re helping them:

  • Access working capital to grow or stabilize their business
  • Work with a trusted financial institution
  • Tap into financial services designed specifically for small business needs
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FAQs

What is the SmartBiz Bank Referral Program?
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The SmartBiz Bank Referral Program rewards you for referring other small business owners to SmartBiz Bank. When your referral is funded for an SBA loan, you earn a reward—simple as that.

How much can I earn?
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You’ll receive a $500 digital gift card for each successful referral.

Can I earn more than $500 through the program?
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Yes. However, if you earn over $600 through the SmartBiz Referral Program, we will send out an email to complete a W9. This must be completed in order to continue earning rewards. Please consult a tax professional if you have questions about earning rewards over the $600 IRS threshold.

How does the program work?
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1. Sign up for the program through our third-party platform, Impact.

2. Share your unique referral link with small business owners in your network.

3. When a referral applies and gets funded, you’ll be notified and rewarded.

What platform do you use to track referrals?
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We use Impact®, a trusted third-party platform, to manage referral tracking, account setup, and reward distribution.

How will I receive my reward?
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Once your referral’s loan is funded, you’ll get an email from Impact with a link to claim your $500 gift card from Tremendous®.

Will the referee receive a reward as well?
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Yes! The contact you refer will earn $500 of closing costs if their loan application funds.

What kinds of rewards does Tremendous offer?
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Tremendous offers a wide variety of digital gift cards, so you can pick what suits you best.

Who can I refer?
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Any small business that could benefit from financing is eligible. Your referral must apply for an SBA loan and be funded through SmartBiz Bank.

How do I track my earnings?
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Log in to your Impact account at any time to track referral activity, application status, and reward payouts.

What types of loans qualify?
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SBA loans funded through SmartBiz Bank qualify.

Need help?
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If you have questions or need support with your referral account, email us at support@smartbizbank.com.

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The Bank reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Referral Rewards Program ("Program") at any time, for any reason, and without prior notice. Any changes to the Program will be posted within these terms. General eligibility requirements: The Program is offered by SmartBiz Bank, N.A. ("Bank") to eligible customers that refer new applicants who are subsequently approved for an SBA loan. The Program is open only to existing customers of the Bank who have received a referral invitation and are in good standing. The Program is only open to applicants who have not previously applied for, or been funded for, an SBA loan by the Bank. Customers may refer multiple businesses to the Program. However, referral rewards are subject to a maximum reward of $600 per customer per calendar year. To be eligible to receive referral rewards in excess of $600 in a calendar year, the referrer must provide a completed W-9. Each applicant may claim one (1) $500 discount on closing costs per year for a maximum reward of $500. Rewards will be issued within thirty (30) days of qualification, subject to processing time delays. Qualification is determined by the date the applicant's SBA loan is funded. Rewards are issued as digital gift cards via third-party vendor Tremendous, and delivered to the email address associated with the customer's account. Participants must review and accept Tremendous’ Terms and Conditions. It is the responsibility of the participant to ensure that their contact information is accurate and up to date. Participants must review and accept the Bank’s Terms and Conditions, and third-party vendor, Impact, Terms and Conditions before creating an account and before participating in the Program. Only referrals that meet all compliance and funding requirements will be eligible for the reward. The Bank retains the right to disqualify any participant who violates the rules of the Program, including but not limited to abuse, fraud, or circumvention of limitations. This Program is void where prohibited by law. The Bank is not responsible for lost, misdirected, or undeliverable emails or rewards. Offers cannot be combined with other promotions. The Bank’s employees and officials and their immediate families cannot participate in the Program. Taxes on bonuses, if any, are the recipient’s responsibility. The Bank complies with federal and state tax reporting laws. Additional restrictions may apply.