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Promotions & Referrals FAQ

Updated over 2 weeks ago

Find out which M1 promotions are available now, which have recently ended, and details for referral bonuses. Use the navigation links to quickly jump to the information you need.

Quick reference: promotions status

Currently active promotions:

  • No active promotions currently

Ongoing referral programs:

Recently ended / archived promotions:

Invest Bonus referral program

Status: Ongoing

Share M1 Invest with friends or family and you may each qualify for $75 cash bonuses when eligibility requirements are met.

Referral bonuses

You and your friends may earn a $75 cash bonus on eligible accounts when new clients sign up and fund through your link and maintain minimum balances. Referral bonuses are credited to a taxable brokerage account after your friend meets the required funding and holding period.

Requirements

In order for both the sender and receiver of the referral to qualify for the Invest Bonus, the receiver of the referral must:

  • Fund $10,000 within 30 days

  • Maintain this minimum balance for the duration of the promo (90 days)

Limits

You can only earn up to 10 cash bonuses per calendar year.

How to access your M1 Invest referral link

Web

  1. Log in to your M1 account

  2. Select "Get up to $750 a year" in the top-right

  3. Copy your unique referral link

Mobile

  1. Log in to your M1 account

  2. Select the Invest tab

  3. Select the Menu icon in the top-left

  4. Select "Get up to $750 a year"

  5. Share your unique referral link

Archived Promotions: 12 –Month Earn APY Boost Promotion and 12-Month Margin Promotional Rate

Note: These promotions have ended, but important information is included below for clients who participated before the deadline and are awaiting bonus payout, or have questions about terms.

December / January 12-Month Earn APY Boost Promotion

Status: Opt-in period ended

  • 12-Month Earn APY Boost Promotional Terms & Conditions apply

  • Promotion Dates: Nov. 3, 2025 - Jan. 31, 2026

  • Reward: Additional 0.65% APY to the then-standard M1 APY on Cash Account balance

  • Eligibility: New M1 Cash Account holders (or clients without an active Earn/High-Yield Savings Account during promotion period)

  • Funding: Any amount from an external bank, funded during the Boost Reward Period (no minimum funding amount required)

December / January 12-Month Margin Promotional Rate

Status: Opt-in period ended

  • 12-Month Margin Promotional Terms & Conditions apply

  • Promotion Dates: Dec. 11, 2025 - Jan. 31, 2026

  • Reward: 1.66% margin rate reduction from M1’s Standard Margin Rate for 12 months

  • Eligibility: An eligible client is only 1) a client who receives an invitation directly

    from M1 for this Promotion during the Promotion Period, and 2) an M1 client who does not have any current outstanding margin balance at time of Opt-in Date, and 3) an M1 client not currently enrolled in an M1 margin rate reduction program; and 4) is margin eligible.

  • Ineligible Accounts: Retirement, Trusts, Custodial, LLC, and accounts cleared through Apex Clearing

November 2025 12-Month Margin Promotional Rate

Status: Opt-in period ended

  • Promotion Dates: Nov. 3, 2025 – Dec. 10, 2025

  • Reward: 1.50% margin rate reduction from M1’s Standard Margin Rate for 12 months

  • Eligibility: An eligible client is only 1) a client who receives an invitation directly from M1 for this Promotion during the Promotion Period, and 2) an M1 client who does not have any current outstanding margin balance at time of Opt-in Date, and 3) an M1 client not currently enrolled in an M1 margin rate reduction program; and 4) is margin eligible.

  • Ineligible Accounts: Retirement, Trusts, Custodial, LLC, and accounts cleared through Apex Clearing

Frequently asked questions

Are any brokerage transfer promotions active right now?

M1 does not have an active brokerage transfer promotion at this time.

I participated in a past promotion. When will I get my bonus?

Bonuses are typically paid out within 14–30 business days after all requirements and holding periods are met. See Account Statements for expected payout dates or contact M1 Client Success.

Can I combine referral or APY boost promotions?

Most promotions are not combinable with each other. Check each promotion’s terms for details. Generally, only one APY boost or bonus applies at once.

Why didn’t I receive my bonus?

Make sure you met all funding, holding, and account requirements. Double-check that you have an open and eligible (taxable brokerage) account for bonus credits.


M1 is not a bank. M1 Spend is a wholly-owned operating subsidiary of M1 Holdings Inc. M1 High-Yield Savings Accounts are furnished by B2 Bank, NA, Member FDIC.

M1 High-Yield Cash Account(s) is an investment product offered by M1 Finance, LLC, an SEC registered broker-dealer, Member FINRA / SIPC. M1 is not a bank and M1 High-Yield Cash Accounts are not a checking or savings account. The purpose of this account is to invest in securities, and an open M1 Investment account is required to participate in the M1 High-Yield Cash Account. All investing involves risk, including the risk of losing the money you invest.

Brokerage accounts on the M1 platform are either fully disclosed to APEX Clearing or cleared through M1 Finance LLC. Please look at your account statement to determine how your account is cleared.

All investing involves risk, including the risk of losing the money you invest. Past performance does not guarantee future performance. Using margin can add to these risks. Users utilizing APEX cleared margin accounts should review the APEX margin account risk disclosure before borrowing. Users utilizing M1 cleared margin accounts should review the M1 margin account risk disclosure before borrowing. M1 Margin Loans are available on margin accounts with at least $2,000 invested per account. Not available for Retirement or Custodial accounts. Margin rates may vary.

Brokerage products and services are offered by M1 Finance LLC, Member FINRA / SIPC, and a wholly owned subsidiary of M1 Holdings, Inc.

This content was generated using artificial intelligence and is intended for informational and educational purposes only. While reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy, AI-generated outputs may omit key context; and should not be construed as financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Users should independently verify all information and consult a qualified professional before making any financial decisions.

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