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15% off Gift Cards ($20 Max Discount) @ Special.com.au

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15% off Gift Cards ($20 Max Discount) @ Special.com.au
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AssociatedL[Deactivated] on 22/04/2022 - 11:29 special.com.au (14272 clicks)
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APPLEPAY

Just received an email from Apple for Mothers Day Apple Pay perks advertising Special.com.au. Save 15% (up to $20) with promo code APPLEPAY.

Looks to be once per customer.

Special cards are digital gift cards locked to a category and you can send to someone via email or sms. Then they can add to their mobile wallet Apple or Google Pay.

Mod: The OP did not declare their association. The account and store is banned, but the deal has been republished (with association added by mods), as it appears to be of interest to the community.

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    • megadeth on 25/04/2022 - 17:02

      I was charged $134 for a $134 value gc, applied the code. No deal

  • jorf on 22/04/2022 - 12:35
    +1

    Worked for me. Got a virtual credit card number, used that to buy a discount Woolies card. ~18% discount lol.

  • brou on 22/04/2022 - 12:35
    +6

    Worked for me. I bought ShopBack Super Swap cards and swapped them for Amazon gift cards. Presumably will get 2% back too

    • popsiee on 22/04/2022 - 12:40
      +1

      Smartest play here or go to current Coles / Woolies gift card discount deals and buy them in store .

    • knobbs on 22/04/2022 - 16:56

      Where can you buy the shopback gcs? I can't find it anywhere on the site

      • eastmeetswests on 22/04/2022 - 16:57
        +3

        Once you have the gift card, it is a virtual mastercard (like a credit card, with expiry and cvv number)

        You can then use this on the shop back app for Shopback Super Swap gift cards.

        • knobbs on 22/04/2022 - 17:00

          Oooooh I didn't see that thanks, was trying to find a way to get it from GPay but it is in their special app, thanks!

        • Matty3031 on 29/04/2022 - 09:54

          But cant this card be used at only certain retailers like aldi, woolworths etc ?

          • WookieMonster on 29/04/2022 - 14:10
            +2

            @Matty3031: Special gift cards are prepaid gift cards that operate on the Mastercard network and work at retailers that fall within specific Merchant Category Codes (MCCs).

            The issue is that Special are not transparent with the specific MCCs that are permitted for each type of Special gift card, so it is hard to understand the MCCs where a Special gift card should and shouldn’t work. The list of retailers on each Special gift card page is a list of featured retailers (not participating retailers).1 The more important thing to look at is the text box under the retailer search box. For example:

            • The Super Shopper Card can be used at shopping retailers Australia-wide.

            • The Chill Seeker Card can be used at spa & massage retailers Australia wide.

            • The Fine Foodie Card can be used at every restaurant, whether it’s 5-stars or drive-thru Australia-wide.

            • The Latte Lover Card can be used at coffee shops & cafes Australia-wide.

            That should give you an indication of which MCCs may be permitted, but it is only an indication. For example, if you look at the ANZ document I linked earlier, there is not one specific group of “retail” MCCs, which is why I am having a hard time working out which MCCs are permitted and which are not for the Super Special gift card. I suspect some gift card portals (e.g. Shopback, Lifestyle Rewards) somehow fall within one of the “retail” MCCs, but don’t ask me which one(s)!

            I should also mention that if even if you go to a retailer with a permitted MCC, that retailer can still choose to not accept it for whatever reason.

            1. If a Special gift card was limited to a specific list of retailers (similar to TCN or Ultimate gift cards), there would be a clearly defined list of participating retailers, where Special would have reached out to each of these retailers and reached an their agreement on their involvement before launching the gift card. Instead, we only have a vague list of featured retailers. ↩

            • sub102 on 30/04/2022 - 20:11
              +1

              @WookieMonster: I had once used Revolut for a Shopback purchase and it was categorized as a 'Restaurants' transaction. Moreover I had been purchasing Night out gift cards from Woolies to trigger my weekly rewards bonus points offers and these work on restaurants. So I tried these at Shopback and ditto they work (although sometimes gives inexplicable errors) so Shopback should have one of the Night out card's eligible MCCs

              • Alinnia on 01/05/2022 - 00:07

                @sub102: Normally gift cards don't trigger weekly reward bonus points, so Night Out is an exception?
                Is it possible to purchase a Night Out gift card using a Wish egift card?

                • sub102 on 01/05/2022 - 02:41
                  +1

                  @Alinnia: You can't use gift cards to buy it but it has been doing the job for me regarding weekly offers. I think since it is kind of new to Woolies they haven't coded it to not trigger so yeah an exception

    • kdubs on 22/04/2022 - 23:42

      Good one! Didn't even think of that….

  • IMadeYouReadThis on 22/04/2022 - 12:36
    +5

    Got an email directly from apple with this offer so it’s legit. Bought a GC and saved as a virtual card in apple wallet - no issues.

  • Wytaliba on 22/04/2022 - 12:40

    It worked for me, exchanged for an amazon gift card straight away

    • RichieVn on 22/04/2022 - 12:56

      How did u do this

      • Avo on 22/04/2022 - 13:23
        +1

        Treat the gift card as a regular visa/Mastercard and use the card number to purchase an Amazon gift card

      • Wytaliba on 22/04/2022 - 13:39

        Yup, as Avo said!

  • RichieVn on 22/04/2022 - 12:42
    +7

    Charged 5 times cos I proceeded with payment multiple times yet no confirmation . I have to ring bank now

  • iori57 on 22/04/2022 - 12:42
    +6

    Didn't read the comments before made purchase, luckily everything works fine and bought the amazon giftcards instantly.

    In case not obvious for some, you don't need to use Apple Pay to get the discount, I just use my credit card with the promo code APPLEPAY and it works

    • Noctuafanboy on 22/04/2022 - 13:12

      For me it was code APPLEPAY…

      Pay with Google pay lol

  • geshc on 22/04/2022 - 12:43
    +3

    Also did not work… charged but stuck on payment page

    • Lancerx on 23/04/2022 - 21:09

      It looked stuck, but seems to be ok after a min..maybe you're using mobile data, which can be finicky in some spot?

  • cheapjunkie on 22/04/2022 - 12:43

    Worked for me and exchanged for EB Games gift card. Thanks OP!

    • popsiee on 22/04/2022 - 12:45

      LOL If you followed what I said you'd have 20% in flybuy points on top of the 15% :)

      • cheapjunkie on 22/04/2022 - 12:50

        Meh, was more worried about there being issues with the giftcard so went quick through with redeeming it. Only got 135 bucks worth anyways so no biggie but thanks for the heads up though

      • ChillBro on 22/04/2022 - 13:01

        My flybuys points from that purchase still haven't shown up. Makes me wonder if I can return those giftcards.

        • WookieMonster on 22/04/2022 - 13:04

          When did you buy the gift cards from Coles?

          • ChillBro on 22/04/2022 - 13:11

            @WookieMonster: 2 days ago. Do you know how much time it normally takes?

            • WookieMonster on 22/04/2022 - 13:17
              +1

              @ChillBro: Flybuys points earned from eligible purchases at Coles is usually loaded onto your account around 5pm Sydney time on the day after the transaction. However, it is not unusual for points to take two or three days to be credited to your account.

              There is actually no firm timeframe or deadline for points to be loaded on a Flybuys account. Flybuys’ FAQs merely state:

              Points collected with most of our major retail partners will be added to your account usually within one or two days. For other partners, you may need to allow a week or so, and for bonus point promotions the time will vary - please check the terms and conditions of the relevant promotion.

              My suggestion is that you contact Flybuys if the points don’t show up by 5pm or 6pm Sydney time today.

              • ChillBro on 22/04/2022 - 13:42
                +1

                @WookieMonster: Good idea, might do just that. Was thinking of giving them a bit more time since a lot of people are taking leave around this time of the year but the process should be automated.

  • povertytrap on 22/04/2022 - 12:47
    +2

    I have contacted them on support as my account is showing no order yet my credit card has been charged. Disappointing.

  • wekimekigugudan on 22/04/2022 - 12:48

    got one, no idea how the gift card works.

    • jorf on 22/04/2022 - 12:59
      +2

      It's just a virtual credit card so you should be able to use it just about everywhere online. If you want to use it in store, you'll need to add it to Apple/Google Pay.

  • kaimyu on 22/04/2022 - 12:48
    +2

    Worked - purchase $135 shopping card and then purchased 3% ebay GC @ Shopback = 16.8% discount nb, nb
    Check your junk mail, don't activate GC with Firefox - there's a huge memory leak on the page…

  • popsiee on 22/04/2022 - 12:50
    +1

    Actually triple stacker 1) this 2) $100 Coles MC 3) Next discount card target :)

  • vwka on 22/04/2022 - 12:53
    +1

    Got charged twice and no code… wth

  • Moomt on 22/04/2022 - 12:55

    Be patient - it will arrive :) I was worried - took about 10 mins.

  • KH234 on 22/04/2022 - 12:55
    +1

    Hi Store Rep- Since you are online, can you address the issue reporting here?

    • Twix on 22/04/2022 - 13:02

      Nah they are banned.

    • brandogs on 22/04/2022 - 13:04

      Store Rep got banned for this post

      Mod not at the bottom of the OP:

      The OP did not declare their association initially. The account and store is banned

    • Moderatorneil on 22/04/2022 - 13:24

      There is no store rep. The company is free to respond in this thread if they wish.

  • tongu on 22/04/2022 - 12:55
    +1

    Order not showing up on site but like others, have been charged. And no, it's not in my junk inbox.

  • RichieVn on 22/04/2022 - 12:56
    -1

    Fken scammmmmmmmm

  • stingier on 22/04/2022 - 12:58
    +3

    30 mins later and still no code… was charged 4x

    • WhyAmICommenting on 22/04/2022 - 13:17
      +1

      Eerk- report to bank I’d say

      • stingier on 22/04/2022 - 13:18

        Yup… will be disputing the charge with Amex

    • XXIII on 22/04/2022 - 14:33

      Same here :( All still pending though.
      Raised a ticket. Hope they respond soon.

      • XXIII on 22/04/2022 - 15:35
        +3

        Edit: Promply responded, resolved and refunded

  • strawberrybug on 22/04/2022 - 12:58

    Im stuck on creating an account ugh

    • ganjadeals on 22/04/2022 - 13:13

      Did you ever get the SMS code? Mine's not coming through!

  • Thrifty Dan on 22/04/2022 - 12:59

    Scammed and yeah I have a ticket… doesn’t even show I have ordered anything in my account. I blocked my used credit card via Apple Pay. Should have listened to my gut feeling.

  • RichieVn on 22/04/2022 - 13:01
    -1

    Disputing now as we speak. Using Suncorp credit card.
    I paid using my apple ipad and my android phone multiple times. Perhaps it could be because I didn’t use my pc?

    • tajid on 22/04/2022 - 14:01

      Used PC and didn't get the card.

  • SnowManJim on 22/04/2022 - 13:02

    Charged once and got the card delivered to my junk folder within 30 seconds.

    • SnowManJim on 22/04/2022 - 13:06

      Created account with Apple account, sent to email, clicked the Apple Pay button at checkout on iPhone. Order confirmation straight away and have transferred it to bezos dollars fine. Nice

  • RalphEddie on 22/04/2022 - 13:03

    Try sending it to your mobile number instead of your email - mine got sent in seconds! Let me know if that works.

  • snorkey on 22/04/2022 - 13:03
    +1

    Couldn’t create account on safari on iPhone.
    Used chrome on a laptop.
    Created account.
    Got charged.
    Page still showed “submit payment”
    Order not showing on the website.
    No email received yet.
    =\

    • snorkey on 22/04/2022 - 15:43
      +1

      Submitted a support ticket on their website and Amelia emailed asking for some info and then they sent another email saying they refunded the charge and “If you would still like to take advantage of our great offer you can make your purchase again using your APPLEPAY discount code!”

      Charge no longer shows up on my credit card.

      Gonna try again after reading all the comments to know what browser is best

      • snorkey on 22/04/2022 - 16:21

        Tried using the app and paid using Apple Pay and it worked.

  • FOX on 22/04/2022 - 13:03

    I just wonder how the mods discovered that the op is associated? I'm soooooooo curious!

    • skinnywombat on 22/04/2022 - 13:13
      +2

      Sarah joined Ozbargain a few minutes before she’s posted the deal.

      • DrScavenger on 22/04/2022 - 14:29
        -2

        So. What?

        What is this bs ridiculous moderation and hand holding?

        Mods are pretending as if she pretended to be an ordinary citizen advertising the site. She could very well be a random who made an account and wanted to share this since deal is pretty nice

  • dm02 on 22/04/2022 - 13:04
    +2

    $135.00 card, discounted down to $115.00 - purchased using Crypto.com 2% cashback card, down to $112.70 - used it to buy $135.00 worth of 2% Amazon GCs on Shopback, down to $110.45! pretty good

    everyone saying they don't have it, if you used Gmail check your promotions folder

    • ssmac on 22/04/2022 - 13:16
      +1

      i used it to buy $140.61 wollies giftcards with RAC 4% discount.

    • Iwantthatbargain on 22/04/2022 - 13:42

      Not there in promotion folder either

    • ozbargainerlife1 on 22/04/2022 - 13:47

      whch card did you buy and how did you use at shopback?

      • dm02 on 22/04/2022 - 15:05
        +1

        the "Shopping" card

  • shadowfangz on 22/04/2022 - 13:04

    Bought and got it almost immediately

  • proudwanderer on 22/04/2022 - 13:04

    Charged twice - nothing appearing in my orders.

    Is the charge just "holders" or have I actually been charged twice?

    Will I now need to go to my credit card company to dispute the 2 charges?

    Edit:

    I tried once on my PC by entering credit card details, and then again on mobile phone using Apple Pay. Both times it gets charged and just stays on the "Submit" page with no confirmation of order.

  • Iluvfreebies on 22/04/2022 - 13:06
    +1

    Do we need to pay with applepay?

    • jorf on 22/04/2022 - 13:08
      +1

      No.

      • Iluvfreebies on 22/04/2022 - 13:08

        Thank you

      • Iluvfreebies on 22/04/2022 - 13:27

        Purchased with no issues. We need to install the app to add card to googlepay.

  • RichieVn on 22/04/2022 - 13:07

    Awaiting response back from both special gifts and Suncorp now

  • KH234 on 22/04/2022 - 13:07
    +1

    I have used in my laptop and worked well for me. Used amex card for the purchase

    • Yola on 22/04/2022 - 13:12

      Me same.

  • madhuy on 22/04/2022 - 13:09

    I used card at Woolies store with google pay. Worked fine.

  • Thrifty Dan on 22/04/2022 - 13:10
    +3

    I reported to Mods: Obviously there are big problems here a lot of users experience. Please unblock the store representative that they can respond to the issues! Thanks!

    • Moderatorneil on 22/04/2022 - 13:21

      Please unblock the store representative that they can respond to the issues!

      There is no store representative. The company is free to respond to the issues here.

      • Thrifty Dan on 22/04/2022 - 13:26
        +2

        Ok thanks for clarifying. But what about the poster of this deal? She’s in the penalty box.

        • Moderatorneil on 22/04/2022 - 15:52

          OP claims they are not associated as per this post thus they won't be able to answer questions.

          Reps have been in contact with us and will answer questions shortly.

          • DoctorCalculon on 22/04/2022 - 22:35
            +1

            @neil:

            OP claims they are not associated

            Why is OP's account disabled soon after posting? Due to their own choice or flagrant violation of OzBargain rules?

            • Moderatorneil on 22/04/2022 - 23:12

              @DoctorCalculon: Disabling an account is a function that is available to all users and is located in My Account - Edit - Deactivate Account. It is a function only used by the individual user.

  • zzzsianzzz on 22/04/2022 - 13:11
    +1

    have to activate the $115 card as receipient.
    did on my android phone.
    works with gmail.
    waiting for woolworths with nrma.

    thanks op.

    • GPT4 on 22/04/2022 - 19:00

      Have NRMA started accepting prepaid cards towards payment for woolies egift cards?

  • Smallman on 22/04/2022 - 13:11
    +1

    Instant NO issue,thanks

  • popsiee on 22/04/2022 - 13:13

    Ok anyone using IOS have any problems or worked ok ?

    • MiscOzB on 22/04/2022 - 13:17

      Discount doesn't seem to apply in Apply Pay for me after entering the code, only in the card section. Still shows as $134 when I go to pay with Apply Pay, in card section it's $114.

    • JustLooking2018 on 22/04/2022 - 13:22

      I have IOS it didn’t work and got charge twice. Stuck on payment page. If I click more would have got charge more! 1hr now still no digital gift card!

  • moneygrubber on 22/04/2022 - 13:15

    How many cards can you purchase using the promo code?
    I want to get 3 cards
    - JB Hi-Fi
    - Ikea
    - Apple

    • geshc on 22/04/2022 - 13:22
      +1

      1

      • Moo Deng on 22/04/2022 - 19:56

        How does it get limited to one? Is it based on your email, credit card, device you purchase from, mobile number, etc?

        • Miss B on 22/04/2022 - 20:22

          I used the same device, private browser, but everything else was different for my 2 and no issues.

  • Marioedd on 22/04/2022 - 13:23

    Can this be used to buy apple cards to be used on education store?
    It can be used as a normal credit card right?

    • brandogs on 22/04/2022 - 13:27
      +1

      It's a Mastercard so yes. Best to use it to buy apple gift cards when there is a reward points promo at the major retailers to get the best bang for your buck

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