You may encounter these errors when using a promotion code at checkout. Before troubleshooting your specific error below, please note that all Google Store promotional codes share these general rules:
- Eligibility: You must be 18 or older and a resident of the country where the offer is valid.
- Usage: Codes are for one-time use only, are not reloadable, and cannot be transferred or exchanged for cash.
- Combining: Unless otherwise stated, promotional codes cannot be combined with other offers.
- Expiration dates: You must use your code before the end of the promotional period or it will expire.
- Limits: You cannot apply multiple coupon codes to the same order.
For additional info on an offer’s eligibility, restrictions, and validity period, refer to the promotion’s individual terms and conditions.
"Promo code was already redeemed."
This error message means that the promo code was already used.
If you've previously returned an order that contained a promo code, the promo code will not reactivate. If you try to use the same promo code on a new order you will get this error. Please contact support for any questions with applying promo codes to previous orders.
"Promo code expired."
This error message means that the promo code is expired and no longer valid.
"Promo code doesn't apply. Check the cart and promo details."
This error message means that you can’t use the promo code on the items in your cart.
"Promo code isn't valid."
This error message means that the code entered isn't a valid promo code.
"Promo code isn't valid in this country."
This error message means that the promo code isn’t valid in your current country or region.
"Promo code is invalid for your own use."
This error message means that you're enrolled as a referrer for a referral program. You can't redeem any referral codes at checkout. You can only share your referral codes with others.
"Promo code isn't valid for this address."
This error message means that the promo code isn’t valid for your address. This could be due to area restrictions.
"Promo code has met redemption limit."
This error message means that the promo code has been used a maximum number of times.
"You've used all your codes."
This error message means that you used all your available promo codes.
“Your account isn't eligible for this promotion.”
This error message means the promo code is an exclusive offer that's only eligible for a select group of users to use.
“Code is valid only for purchases made in the My Pixel app on your Pixel phone.”
This error message means the promo code is exclusive to the My Pixel mobile app and can be redeemed there.
"Only valid for the account that received the offer.”
This error message means the promo code is an exclusive offer that's restricted to the specific account that received the offer.
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