Star Citizen referral program and rewards, both sides
What the new player gets, what the referrer earns, and the one rule that links them.
RSI's Referral Program has two sides. The new player gets in-game currency. The referrer earns points toward ship rewards. People conflate them, so here is each side, clearly.
Your side (new player)
Add STAR-JTV7-FXLR at signup, buy a Game Package, and 50,000 UEC lands on your account. It costs you nothing extra.
My side (referrer)
When your purchase clears, I earn one Recruitment Point toward the ship ladder below. That is the whole reason maintained codes exist. RSI referral conditions
What the new player gets
50,000 UEC of United Earth Credits, the persistent in-game currency. It was raised from 5,000 to 50,000 UEC in the 2 July 2025 program overhaul. It is added on top of your package, not a discount, and it is enough to fully kit a fresh character. See exactly what 50,000 UEC buys.
What the referrer earns: the recruitment ladder
Each qualified recruit is one point. Points unlock cosmetic items at the low tiers and flyable ships at the milestones below. This is the referrer side, you do not need any of this as a new player, it just explains the incentive.
| Flyable-ship milestone | Recruits needed |
|---|---|
| Aegis Gladius | 42 recruits |
| MISC Raptor | 50 recruits |
| Tumbril Storm | 75 recruits |
| Freelancer MAX | 100 recruits |
| Esperia Stinger | 200 recruits |
| Vanduul Scythe | 500 recruits |
| Idris-M | 1,042 recruits |
Below the ship tiers are cosmetic rewards (armor, weapons, decorations) starting at a single recruit. The top tier, the Idris-M frigate, sits at 1,042 recruits. Reaching the lower ship tiers is realistic, the top is a long-haul community effort.
The qualifying rule
The standard referral reward is 50,000 account UEC for a new account registered with a valid code. Game access requires a Game Package outside public trials. The separate $40 USD fresh-money spending rule determines the referrer’s Recruitment Point, not a different signup bonus. Alpha aUEC crediting can be delayed when a code is added later.
Sources and updates
By Domux. Public RSI profile, enlisted 3 January 2016.
Edited 3 October 2026. Prices are USD before tax. Check RSI for current offers and event dates.
Frequently asked questions
What are Star Citizen referral rewards?
Two things. The new player gets 50,000 UEC of in-game currency for signing up with a code and buying a $40+ package. The referrer earns Recruitment Points toward cosmetic items and ships.
How much is the Star Citizen referral bonus?
RSI advertises the 50,000 UEC signup bonus after buying a Game Package. For the referrer to earn a Recruitment Point, the account must own a Game Package and reach $40 USD in eligible fresh-money spending across the pledge store. Store credit and gifted pledges do not count toward that spend.
What ships can you earn from referrals?
Flyable milestones include the Aegis Gladius (42), MISC Raptor (50), Tumbril Storm (75), Freelancer MAX (100), Esperia Stinger (200), Vanduul Scythe (500), and the Idris-M at 1,042 recruits.
Does the referral bonus cost the new player anything?
No. You pay the same package price and the 50,000 UEC is added on top. The only requirement is a Game Package.
Ready to claim the 50,000 UEC?
The signup link pre-fills STAR-JTV7-FXLR. RSI advertises the bonus after buying a Game Package. The $40 fresh-money threshold determines the referrer's Recruitment Point.
Enlist with code STAR-JTV7-FXLR