In a DRIP plan, instead of receiving that small dividend check at the end of every financial period, the company reinvests the dividend payout and buys more shares in a DRIP plan.
However, they will need to buy the shares directly from the company. Since the shares come from the company’s reserve, these aren’t offered through the stock exchange.
If you would like to benefit from DRIP investing, you need to have at least one share in company stock in your name. You can then get in touch with a broker to find out if they have a DRIP investment program.