I forgot to add the code. Can I add it after registering?

Yes, within a short window. Log in, click your profile, go to Settings, then Offers, and enter the code in the welcome offer box. Stake generally allows this within 24 hours of creating the account.

Why is my Stake referral code not working?

Common causes: a typo or extra space, the account is older than the post-registration window, you already used a different code, or you are registering from a region where the offer is not available. Double-check that you typed MAX2026 and that it is a brand new account.

Can I change my Stake referral code later?

No. Once a code is attached to an account it is permanent. You can only add one if the field is still empty and you are inside the 24-hour window.

Does the code work on the Stake mobile app?

Yes. The mobile site and the app use the same registration form. Tap the person icon, choose Register, and expand the Code field exactly as on desktop.

Do I need to deposit immediately after entering the code?

No. The code is attached to your account at registration. Rakeback and VIP access start right away, and the deposit bonus applies to your first deposit whenever you make it, subject to any expiry noted in the Offers tab.

Guide

How to Use a Stake Referral Code

Entering a code takes about ten seconds once you know where the field is. Here is exactly where to find it on desktop and mobile, how to add code MAX2026 after sign-up, and how to fix a code that is not working.

Last updated October 2026

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At registration

Entering the code when you sign up

01
Open the registration form
Go to Stake.com and click Register in the top-right corner (the person icon on mobile). Choose email registration or sign in with Google, Facebook, Line or Twitch.
02
Fill in your account details
Enter an email, pick a username, set a strong password and add your date of birth. The details must match your ID because Stake verifies accounts before withdrawals.
03
Click "Code" to reveal the field
Below the password field is a collapsed link labelled "Code" (or "Enter code (optional)"). Click it and the referral code box appears. Type MAX2026 exactly, no spaces.
04
Finish and verify
Tick the terms box, complete the captcha and submit. Confirm your email, then open Settings → Offers to see the welcome bonus attached to your account.

Already registered? Add the code in Settings → Offers

Log in to Stake and click your username or the profile icon.
Choose Settings from the menu.
Open the Offers tab.
Under Welcome Offer, enter MAX2026 and click Submit.

This only works while the field is still empty and your account is within the post-registration window, which Stake currently states as 24 hours. After that the welcome offer cannot be attached, although you can still earn through the VIP program.

Stake referral code not working? Check these

Exact spelling. The code is MAX2026: letters MAX followed by the digits 2026, with no spaces.
New account only. Codes attach to fresh accounts. Existing accounts outside the 24-hour window are not eligible.
One code per account. If any code was already entered, a second one will be rejected.
Region. Some countries receive a different welcome offer or none. The code still attaches rakeback and VIP perks.
Browser extensions. Aggressive ad blockers occasionally hide the Code link. Try a private window.

What happens after you enter it

The welcome offer appears under Settings → Offers with its deposit and wagering terms. Rakeback begins on your first bet, and the VIP progress bar starts tracking your wagering toward Bronze. The full list of rewards is on the main Stake referral code page, and the deposit match is broken down on the welcome bonus guide.

FAQ

Entering the code: common questions

On the registration form, click the small "Code" link under the password field. A text box opens where you type the referral code before you submit the form.

Ready? Sign up with code MAX2026

Copy the code, create your Stake account and enter it in the referral field before you finish registering. Takes under two minutes.