Then tell that to the likes of Microsoft, Valve and Sony who often offer far better prices to parts of the EU e.g. Hungary and the Czech Republic than they offer to the British.
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EndemicAlarm
20 Dec 16#1
Paypal is not a small company and it is very trivial to link things like this to individual accounts. If being an open offer wasn't deliberate, they messed up.
lennyuk
20 Dec 16#2
regardless of the size of the company, mistakes can still happen and no doubt someone will get in trouble for this, or more likely they will just find some way of fixing it for those who legitimately missed out.
Spark
20 Dec 16#3
It wasn't really a loophole. I was on the official list for this and PayPal included the redemption link in the email so you didn't exactly have to be Julian Assange to get to the bottom of it.
Teehairy
20 Dec 16#4
Well precisely! They shouldn't and if you see it, you should report it to the Commission. I have. Pretty sure they hate me at this stage.
Spark
20 Dec 16#5
Microsoft cleverly do not take any steps to prevent people from buying digital content from other parts of the EU like they do with other regions. They don't advertise that you can do it but they won't stop you from doing it either.
woohoomoo
20 Dec 16#6
Cheers for the spot OP, and to HUKD for WhatsApping it earlier otherwise I'd have missed linking the offer to my account. Managed to do an in-app Plex activation for £1.30 instead of £3.30 - thanks :smile:
mgowans
20 Dec 16#7
This wasn't an 'exclusive offer' for targeted individuals. There is a banner link for it on Paypal's "All Offers" page at: Paypal Link. It does state "Limited Quantity" though which I guess has now all been used up.
popabawa
20 Dec 16#8
Super, worked for me! Thanks for posting :smile:
FearOne
20 Dec 16#9
Stop crying cos you missed out X)
SartoriX
20 Dec 16#10
Looks like it's over, I just got "Sorry, this offer is no longer available."
2minutenoodles
20 Dec 16#11
I agree with you, I didn't get the email invite, my wife who works her butt off at work and on eBay/PayPal did but when she gets home from work she won't be able to use it now.
Jetpac
20 Dec 16#12
Dude... Its 2 quid.. Chill the hell out.
Jammy212
20 Dec 16#13
Also used for Pokémon Coins. Did two separate transactions for 79p each and got the discount for both. I've also managed to redeem this while outside of UK for those wondering. Thanks OP. :smile:
Spark
20 Dec 16#14
That's a shame.
DCambo27
20 Dec 16#15
Glad I saved this offer as soon as I received email. Managed to get 200 Pokémon coins and a film for 42p
hishaq
20 Dec 16#16
I have already saved the offer will I still be able to get the £2 off?
EvilA
20 Dec 16#17
Thanks, bought some music :-)
2minutenoodles
20 Dec 16#18
It isn't the money. It is the principle. Obviously you don't have any.
jono8
20 Dec 16#19
I was wondering this also. It shows as an active offer in my paypal wallet so hopefully.
robcro
20 Dec 16#20
What are people on about? Of course it was meant for everyone. It's (still) the first offer on paypal.co.uk/sho…ng/
Still doesn't work though
mittromney
20 Dec 16#21
Google should be allow this. ebay don't allow Google pay.
HotUkDale
20 Dec 16#22
Any ideas when the code expires once redeemed at all? Thanks
cb-uk
21 Dec 16#23
I believe it's 23rd December.
josh971
21 Dec 16#24
when you clicked the Poké coins then chose paypal, did it say £3.99 etc or the reduced price on that screen immediately after?
cb-uk
21 Dec 16#25
I believe you see the "normal" price on checkout, but you are only charged the price - £2 in your Paypal account.
HTH :wink:
slain
22 Dec 16#26
Got it on both my accounts. Saved £4 on pokécoins. :smile: Awesome!
ssc1
22 Dec 16#27
deal back on...
xmikebx
22 Dec 16#28
Thanks OP :sunglasses:
reddit
22 Dec 16#29
I got the deal but I already have a healthy balance on my Play account, so guessing that this won't work unless I spend more that the current balance.
scoot
23 Dec 16#30
didnt work for me saved £2 offer to my paypal account had £1 credit in google play album was £8.99 album showing as £4.49 (halfprice) paid via paypal so should of applied £2 credit add the £1 credit in my google play account so should of been billed £1.49 but billed the £4.49 amount i know its only £3 but only bought fpr that reason so just sent them an email see what they say anyone know what i may of done wrong ps when i tried to resave ther £2 paypal/ google play credit it said alreday exsists in my paypal account thanks in advance and merry christmas
JAK68
23 Dec 16#31
How do you add PayPal as a preferred payment option. When I open Google play it only gives me an option of adding either a card or a bank account :neutral_face:
Warnoq
23 Dec 16#32
Anyone know if you can use this to buy Hearthstone packs?
thisthatandtheother
23 Dec 16#33
Just saw this and followed the link, worked for me and got a free game. So I have no idea why it wouldn't work for Your wife. If it had not had worked, so what it's 2 quid.
Quickdraw
23 Dec 16#34
I have tried on my phone, and it worked for me.
thisthatandtheother
23 Dec 16#35
Open Google play, click the three lines in the top left hand corner, click account, click add new payment method.
yk01
23 Dec 16#36
Just purchased frozen for 99p. Its a bargain
bryanw66
23 Dec 16#37
Just purchased Allie Moss - The Other Side for £1.99 Thanks, voted Hot...
Askrulous
23 Dec 16#38
Got the voucher ok but there isnt an option to add paypal to my google payment method so cant use it - has anyone else had this issue?
stephenmichael3785
23 Dec 16#39
Cheers for that. Just bought this too
sherbertshelly
23 Dec 16#40
Ooooh heat added!! Thanks for the heads up, a NOW for £1.99, can't go wrong, merry Christmas
morgie
23 Dec 16#41
Or free if you can combine with the 50% off any album deal - here.
AlanClarke
24 Dec 16#42
Sorry, this offer is no longer available.
kye1987
28 Dec 16#43
I got it and was waiting to have a look for a good purchase. Didn't realise it had an expiry. D'oh
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Still doesn't work though
HTH :wink:
saved £2 offer to my paypal account
had £1 credit in google play
album was £8.99
album showing as £4.49 (halfprice)
paid via paypal so should of applied £2 credit
add the £1 credit in my google play account
so should of been billed £1.49
but billed the £4.49 amount
i know its only £3 but only bought fpr that reason
so just sent them an email
see what they say
anyone know what i may of done wrong
ps when i tried to resave ther £2 paypal/ google play credit
it said alreday exsists in my paypal account
thanks in advance and merry christmas