Forest Referral Code UK 2026: Get 30 Mins Free Riding
Sign up to Forest (formerly HumanForest) in London using referral code jo4Bf3XA and take your first ride to get 30 minutes of free riding time. The credit is applied automatically to your next trips, but unlock fees are not covered. Verified July 2026.
- 30 minutes of free riding time after your first ride
- Works on Forest e-bikes across London
- Enter code jo4Bf3XA during sign-up
- Credit expires in 7 days
1. How to Claim Your 30 Minutes Free Riding Time
The whole process takes under five minutes. Make sure to enter the code during registration — Forest does not allow you to add it afterwards.
Use the green button above, or copy jo4Bf3XA now. The link routes through Forest's official referral domain so the code is attached automatically.
Get the Forest app from the App Store or Google Play. Create a new account with your mobile number, email address and a valid payment card.
If you didn't use the referral link, paste the code during registration. Forest is explicit: the code cannot be applied after the account is created.
Find a Forest e-bike on the in-app map, unlock it for £1 and complete your first trip. The referral bonus is released after this ride finishes.
Check My credits in the app menu. The credit is applied automatically to your next rides, but it expires 7 days after it is credited and does not cover the unlock fee.
Copy and enter this during registration if you did not use the link.
2. What 30 Minutes of Forest Credit Covers
Forest's referral credit is denominated in riding time, not cash. It covers the per-minute charge after any free minutes the bike already offers, but the unlock fee is always charged separately.
| Cost component | Typical price | Covered by referral credit? |
|---|---|---|
| Unlock fee | £1.00 per ride | No |
| Per-minute riding time | ~29p / minute | Yes, up to 30 minutes |
| Daily service fee | Variable / promotional | No |
| Parking outside a Green Bay | Up to £250 | No |
In practice, 30 minutes is usually enough for one or two short central-London trips, or one longer commute. Use the credit within 7 days or it expires.
3. Where Forest Operates in London
Forest is a dockless e-bike share licensed borough-by-borough in London. It does not operate outside the capital. Coverage includes:
Always check the Forest app for live bike availability before you travel. Borough coverage changes when tenders are renewed.
4. Eligibility Requirements
5. Key Terms & Conditions
6. About Forest
Forest (trading name of Human Forest Limited) is a London-based dockless e-bike sharing service. It was founded in 2019, launched a test fleet in Islington in 2020, paused for a safety recall, then relaunched in 2021 and rebranded from HumanForest to Forest in August 2023.
7. Forest vs Lime vs Voi
| Feature | Forest | Lime | Voi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle type | E-bikes | E-bikes & e-scooters | E-scooters & e-bikes |
| London coverage | 18+ boroughs | Most London boroughs | Limited London; strong in regional UK cities |
| Unlock fee | ~£1 | ~£1 | Variable by city |
| Per-minute rate | ~29p | ~31p | 15p–25p depending on city |
| Referral reward | 30 mins each side | £4 each side | £2.50 sign-up credit |
| Credit expiry | 7 days | 60 days | Varies |
| Driving licence required | No | No for e-bikes | Yes for e-scooters |
See our separate guides for the Lime referral code and Voi referral code.
8. Sources
Enter code jo4Bf3XA during sign-up, take your first ride, and the free minutes are credited automatically.
Claim 30 Mins FreeCode: jo4Bf3XA • Applied after first ride • 7-day expiry
Frequently asked questions
What is the Forest referral code for 2026?
The Forest referral code is jo4Bf3XA. Enter it during sign-up in the Forest app, or tap our referral link to have it applied automatically. Both the new rider and the referrer receive 30 minutes of free riding time once the new rider completes their first trip. The bonus cannot be added to an existing account.
How do I claim 30 minutes free riding on Forest?
Download the Forest app, create a new account, and enter the referral code jo4Bf3XA during registration. Alternatively, tap our referral link first, then install the app and sign up. Take your first ride on any Forest e-bike in London. After the ride completes, 30 minutes of free riding time is credited to your account and is applied automatically to your next rides. Unlock fees are not covered.
Does Forest give 10 free minutes every day?
Forest used to advertise a daily free-minute allowance, but it moved to a variable free-minute model in late 2025. Free minutes are now allocated per bike depending on local supply and demand, and are not guaranteed on every ride. Referral credits are separate from this and are credited as a fixed 30-minute balance after your first ride.
Where does Forest operate in the UK?
Forest is London-only. It operates across more than 18 London boroughs including Westminster, Camden, Hackney, Islington, Lambeth, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Wandsworth, Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames. Always check the Forest app for live bike availability, as coverage changes with borough-by-borough licensing.
Do Forest referral credits expire?
Yes. Forest referral credits are valid for 7 days from the date they are credited. Use them on your next rides within the week or they will lapse. The unlock fee is still charged on each ride even when the credit covers the riding time.
Can existing Forest users claim the referral bonus?
No. The referral bonus is for new Forest riders only. If you already have, or previously had, a Forest account on the same email or phone number, the bonus will not apply. The code must also be entered during registration — it cannot be added later.
What does 30 minutes of Forest credit cover?
It covers up to 30 minutes of riding time on standard Pay-As-You-Go trips. It does not cover the £1 unlock fee or any daily service fee. At Forest's standard rate, 30 minutes is usually enough for a couple of short central-London trips or one longer commute. The credit is applied automatically from the My credits balance in the app.
Is Forest the same as HumanForest?
Yes. Forest is the trading name of Human Forest Limited. The app was previously branded HumanForest and was renamed Forest in 2023. Both names refer to the same London dockless e-bike service.
Can I use the Forest referral if I live outside London?
You can create an account, but the referral credit is only useful if you can take a Forest ride inside London within the 7-day expiry window. Forest does not operate elsewhere in the UK, so riders outside London should treat this as a 'next time I visit London' offer.
How did BonusBlueprint verify this Forest referral offer?
We checked the referral link routes through Forest's official referral domain, entered the code jo4Bf3XA during a clean test sign-up, and confirmed the 30-minute credit appears in the app's My credits balance after the first ride. We also cross-checked expiry and unlock-fee rules against Forest's published Help Centre article. Last verified in July 2026.