Using Promo Codes in the UK

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  1. madmud101

    madmud101 Well-Known Member

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    #1 madmud101, Mar 12, 2010
    Last edited: Mar 12, 2010
    Hi there,

    Have got a promo code to use to review a game however I live in the UK, and when I entered the code into the 'Redeem' section of iTunes it said that I can't use it because I am not in America. I have tried changing the iTunes Store to America. It get's further, but then comes back with a message saying that the internet connection failed.

    I know I am not the only brit here and thought there must be some way round this problem. Any tips and advice would be very helpful.

    Mad
     
  2. MidianGTX

    MidianGTX Well-Known Member

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    I can't help with the connection failing, but yes... you need an American account to redeem promo codes. Once you get the store to work properly just create one using a random US address and off you go.
     
  3. lord-sam

    lord-sam Well-Known Member

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    Just look on wikipedia for postcodes in USA. Then set up a new account in US. This worked fine for me, good luck
     
  4. madmud101

    madmud101 Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for the help, I have tried creating a new account, and get to the credit card stage. There isn't a 'None' option.
     
  5. madmud101

    madmud101 Well-Known Member

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    I got it to work! Thanks for your help. I had to retry several times before the 'None' option came up. Weird. But it's all fine now :).
     
  6. d1

    d1 Well-Known Member

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    For future reference; buy a free app and create a new account when the sign in pop up appears and the none option will be there.
     

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