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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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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.

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      • moneygrubber on 22/04/2022 - 13:30

        Does that mean you can still buy Apple Gift Cards if you select the Tech Head category which covers Apple?

  • ChesoRepresent on 22/04/2022 - 13:29

    Oh well didn't work for me, attempted payment on PC through Firefix using Amex, pending charge on card but still stuck on payment screen. The swirling circle has stopped so I guess that implies it won't proceed — and neither will I. Fingers crossed pending value simply goes away later.

    Edit: For everyone's reference, I was going for the "Shopping" card.

    • proudwanderer on 22/04/2022 - 13:33

      Same thing happened to me. Stuck on payment screen with no purchase confirmation. Nothing appearing in my orders. No email received.

      I have 2x pending charges in my credit card.

      Was also going for the shopping card. Perhaps it is “out of stock”?

    • KH234 on 22/04/2022 - 13:33

      i tried in chrome desktop. its works (both for me and partner).

      • ChesoRepresent on 22/04/2022 - 13:40

        I realised I have ad blocks on my Firefox so maybe I should have used my cleaner Chrome browser, though at the same time I find it pretty unsettling to charge (or attempt to charge) a card yet leave no footprint on what was processed. Hopefully my issue along with others here can help identify the cause.

        • proudwanderer on 22/04/2022 - 13:50
          +1

          I can confirm that it isn't due to ad blocks.

          I tried once on my PC - using the 'Brave' browser - I entered credit card details - didn't work - charged card

          I then downloaded the iOS App from the AppStore, logged in with the account I had created already on the PC, and went through the whole thing again. This time during 'Submit' I didn't enter card details, but used 'Apple Pay' on my phone.

          Same thing - didn't work. Stuck on payment screen - even on the app. Card has been charged again.

          2x pending charges now on my card.

    • Thrifty Dan on 22/04/2022 - 15:12

      Any changes? Mine got refunded.

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

        Looks like they've fixed the glitch now.

        My 2x pending charges have been refunded and then I tried again via the App - and the purchase was successful.

        I can also confirm that the code is once only per customer. I tried to purchase again (after receiving the first purchase) and it says that I have already used the code.

        • Thrifty Dan on 22/04/2022 - 15:17

          How did you pay this time?

          • proudwanderer on 22/04/2022 - 15:18

            @Thrifty Dan: Apple Pay via the App, and I also sent to my mobile number instead of email

            • Thrifty Dan on 22/04/2022 - 15:24

              @proudwanderer: The first time I did it I paid via Apple Pay but it looks like it didn’t submit. I wonder if it’s safer to use credit card instead.

      • ChesoRepresent on 22/04/2022 - 16:05

        Just got mine to work the second time, no changes necessary. Seems the OzB flood caused a few hiccups but its on my G Pay now.

  • Utsav23 on 22/04/2022 - 13:33

    Silly question. Bought a shopping card for $135. I have an android phone with no NFC. How do I pay in participating stores? Please advise.

    • [Deactivated] on 22/04/2022 - 13:36

      Its basically a prepaid master card, you can just enter the details manually (or the employee can) like you would if a card wasn't reading properly.

      • Utsav23 on 22/04/2022 - 13:39
        +1

        Thanks, buddy. Found a way to reveal the card details. :)

    • Avo on 22/04/2022 - 13:37
      +1

      Download the special.com.au app on google play and log in using the same account login details. Then navigate to the cards section and you will find your card number and . Bit of work but it’s all there

  • barseeker on 22/04/2022 - 13:37

    dont do it on desktop best you install app first. i tried 4 times now pending charges on amex. installed app tried a 5th time very trouble some with bugs but managed to add 1 to google wallet. hope they refund the other 4.

  • froogletom on 22/04/2022 - 13:38
    +3

    first poster in the penalty box feels bad

  • Thrifty Dan on 22/04/2022 - 13:42

    Just got an email from the “operations team”:

    Hi,

    Apologies for this.
    Can I please confirm you account details? Name, phone number and email.
    I will look into this for you.

    Alannah

    • Iwantthatbargain on 22/04/2022 - 13:46
      +1

      I also got similar email, but when you raise a ticket, all these fields such as Name, phone number and email was entered in the ticket field

  • moneygrubber on 22/04/2022 - 13:46

    I was getting excited to buy a $500 gift card for $425 (500 - 15%) but then I misread that the maximum discount on offer is $20. It's not really much of a saving is it?

    • Iwantthatbargain on 22/04/2022 - 13:47
      +1

      Not if you consider the stress, and the pain of following up with them.

    • KH234 on 22/04/2022 - 13:47

      $135 is min to get $20 off. you can buy higher but not much benefits.

      • FOX on 22/04/2022 - 13:51
        +1

        Nope, it's $133.33.

        • haru on 22/04/2022 - 14:44
          +1

          Nope, you can only purchase in whole dollars so it's $134.

  • bargain ben on 22/04/2022 - 13:50
    +1

    “545490 Pty. Ltd” Does not sound like a legitimate business setup.

  • Iwantthatbargain on 22/04/2022 - 13:50

    Their website was just built in last 2 days? all FAQs are posted with date April 20th to 22nd.

    • czd on 22/04/2022 - 15:22
      +1

      your point?

  • FOX on 22/04/2022 - 13:51

    Bought for myself and wifey, both transactions went through relatively smoothly, received the cards almost instantly (make sure you check your junk box if you don't see it). Paid using AMEX via Edge browser. Added both cards to Apple Wallet via 'Special Gift Cards' app (just released around two months ago on App Store) and are ready to use. $40 free money all up, happy as Jan!

  • popsiee on 22/04/2022 - 14:01

    My transaction is pending at Zip paid Apple Wallet via IOS Iphone . Weird thing is in app account ( View my orders )states : you haven't purchased any gift cards . Sent to mobile number .

  • meanderingfish on 22/04/2022 - 14:05

    Was having a lot of trouble with this via the website but when I downloaded the app, it worked (on iOS).

  • CodeXD on 22/04/2022 - 14:06

    Anyone with issues setting pin on their new card?

    Oops!
    Something went wrong.
    Please contact the Special customer service on [email protected] so we can help fix this for you.

    Same issue when trying to manage card from https://www.special.com.au/my-cards

    EDIT: downloaded the app, and was able to successfully set pin.

  • Thrifty Dan on 22/04/2022 - 14:07
    +3

    I came to get a cheap gift card, paid $113.05 and I left with a ticket and a new email friend Alannah!

  • Spam on 22/04/2022 - 14:07

    What works for me was download the app and purchased via the app and apply the coupon and had it send to my number, open the link, register a pin and I could see it on the app.

    I got the tech head card and immediately used it to load my nintendo account, works fine.

  • popsiee on 22/04/2022 - 14:10

    I can see 8 digits of my gift card at least on my Zip receipt with middle 8 blocked out :)

  • littlesoldier on 22/04/2022 - 14:14

    worked for me, purchased on iphone and pay with ApplePay
    charged once and got the giftcard in few minutes

  • spc12go on 22/04/2022 - 14:17

    Worked for me via applepay. Instant delivery.

  • tonester on 22/04/2022 - 14:20
    +5

    contact details:

    company information:

  • Thrifty Dan on 22/04/2022 - 14:21
    +2

    If case someone is interested in contacting them on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=348590010574061&…

  • ozbargainerlife1 on 22/04/2022 - 14:22

    Got 2/2 instantly

    • brandogs on 22/04/2022 - 14:47

      I haven't actually tried, is that from 2 accounts or the same account?

  • Neil2016 on 22/04/2022 - 14:24
    +1

    To be fair, it works. I bought a $120 (paid $102)gift card from these guys, then used it to purchase a $125 Woolworths gift card. It has worked perfectly.

    • Utsav23 on 22/04/2022 - 14:34

      Nicely done :)

  • popsiee on 22/04/2022 - 14:28
    +2

    Looks to me the perfect play of an algorithm where X % works and X % doesn't .
    Somethings wrong .

  • CrazyBargainCatcher on 22/04/2022 - 14:30

    Tested with $5 and instantly got sent. Make sure you didn't select send on a different date

  • CrazyBargainCatcher on 22/04/2022 - 14:43
    +1

    Everyone who didn't get there's, after you buy it you can click "Manage Your Orders" which you can see your orders, for some reason I bought my 1st GC earlier but it was only scheduled at 2:40PM. Check if yours says "Scheduled" or "Delivered" if it's on "scheduled", check the time that which it was "scheduled" for. https://ibb.co/NYWsnnN

    • JustLooking2018 on 22/04/2022 - 14:52
      +1

      I choose instant. 2 hours still nothing!

      • tajid on 22/04/2022 - 14:53

        Just received my 2 hour delayed card.

      • CrazyBargainCatcher on 22/04/2022 - 14:53

        Yes, it might be bugged, mine was scheduled for 30 mins later

        • JustLooking2018 on 22/04/2022 - 15:12

          Just check my back card. Money was automatic refunded. Without me doing anything. Look like they cancel my order.

  • haru on 22/04/2022 - 15:02

    Thanks bought a few and worked each time.

    • tinx on 22/04/2022 - 15:24

      How u buy a few. Different login?

      • haru on 22/04/2022 - 16:03

        Yep.

        • spasto on 22/04/2022 - 21:28

          Can you pay using the same CC?

          • haru on 22/04/2022 - 22:30

            @spasto: No idea, I used a different CC for each transaction.

        • chyawala on 22/04/2022 - 22:27

          What about mobile number?

  • Devil on 22/04/2022 - 15:12

    Just ordered and got the card in less than a minute.

  • BargainsGrabber on 22/04/2022 - 15:24

    Can confirm it works, just made a payment at Drakes in SA

  • popsiee on 22/04/2022 - 15:24
    +1

    I didn't contact Zip but fully refunded with the transaction disappearing like magic .

  • kagarwni on 22/04/2022 - 15:29
    +1

    The customer care team resolved the issue for an additional charge that did no go through.
    Saved some bucks on the subsequent purchase which went like a charm.

  • ChillBro on 22/04/2022 - 15:36
    +1

    Received my refund, bought again with the code and got the giftcard this time. Revoked my neg. Couldn't buy another one though so I guess people must be making new accounts.

  • tinx on 22/04/2022 - 15:52

    Paid using apple pay and charged me full amount even though showing disc amount on order page. My mistake not checking amount charged on confirmation pop up but i did check the order page ….

    Tried again without applepay (using manual cc details) and it works..

    Now need to contact and cancel the other order…

    • MiscOzB on 22/04/2022 - 15:56

      Yea I mentioned that on the previous page. Doesn't discount for Apple Pay for some reason, only the card section.

      Should probably be a warning in post description.

      • chyawala on 22/04/2022 - 22:28

        That's simply because it's taken for granted that Apple users don't mind being fleeced.

        • MiscOzB on 22/04/2022 - 22:46

          It did work in the app, just not in browser.

  • NeedWifeForVeryCheap on 22/04/2022 - 15:53

    Purchased a $134 Super Shopper for $114 & it was delivered to my email within a minute, thanks OP.

    • tinx on 22/04/2022 - 15:54

      U have four mobile number?

  • FujiFruit on 22/04/2022 - 16:00

    Worked ! Thank you!

  • Iluvfreebies on 22/04/2022 - 16:07
    +21

    Create a virgin money go account using this deal and add card to google pay.
    Pay $135 for giftcard via their app using gpay. Get 20,000 virgin points (worth $100 in gift card) plus the $20 off.

    • Charbel91 on 22/04/2022 - 16:57

      I'm slow. Do I order a GC for $135? Or can it be a smaller amount?

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

        You can buy an amount. To get the maximum discount ($20) buy GC for $135, only pay $115.
        I should have been more clear in my comment above.

        • Charbel91 on 22/04/2022 - 17:02

          Thanks a lot! I'm just waiting for the email from Virgin to verify my account.

          • Iluvfreebies on 22/04/2022 - 17:04

            @Charbel91: They would also send an access code via SMS. Install their app from play store and register using the code. Very easy. I was all set and ready to pay in 15 minutes

    • Miss B on 22/04/2022 - 20:24

      Thanks, hadn't seen that deal. I'd already done this, but trying my luck with the Revolut top up for purchase instead.

    • Charlie Dont Surf on 22/04/2022 - 22:13

      Cheers. This is my project for tomorrow.

    • TEER3X on 22/04/2022 - 22:17

      Just did that but it's declining my purchase for some reason :(

      • TEER3X on 23/04/2022 - 14:35

        Finance noob here, I didn't realise I had to add funds to my Virgin account, since it's a debit card not a credit card. Lol.

    • wavesgreen on 23/04/2022 - 02:10

      virgin money

      That's a hard pass from me.

  • pandaman on 22/04/2022 - 16:14

    Didn't work earlier but they never took the money like some claimed. Worked perfectly now. Bought a wish card just in case they go bust

    • brandogs on 22/04/2022 - 16:23

      Bought a wish card just in case they go bust

      They give you a MasterCard with a 5 year expiry. It's not like it's a gift card that's store specific

      • chyawala on 22/04/2022 - 22:47

        So is the shopper card a Master Card to use anywhere?

  • povertytrap on 22/04/2022 - 16:26

    They refunded me and I bought again, no problems.

  • thundersmn on 22/04/2022 - 16:41

    Bought one super shopper as well, got it by sms instantly. Damn good!

  • Craze on 22/04/2022 - 16:56

    Was a little worried reading comments for those that didn't work but decided to give a go. Can confirm managed to pick up a $134 super shopper GC without hiccups. Thanks OP!

    Edit: I wonder if these are "universal" virtual GC's or will only work in the specific retailers?

  • Thrifty Dan on 22/04/2022 - 17:12

    Ok finally it worked. How do I get the full Mastercard details? I would love to use the gift card to buy shopback vouchers.

  • Truck-kun on 22/04/2022 - 17:12

    Thaanks op. Got a 135 dollars shopper one and purchased shopback super swap for bonus 2%

    • Thrifty Dan on 22/04/2022 - 17:16

      How? I try same but don’t have full details of the gift card to buy the shopback card

      • Truck-kun on 22/04/2022 - 17:17

        if you login to the account with the special gift card on your laptop/desktop, you can click on the gift card (manage) -> choose the option spend online/grab your card details -> shop happily

      • Thrifty Dan on 22/04/2022 - 17:30

        Thanks all good now. 2% is better than nothing I guess but still surprised prezzee has no perk at the moment!

    • DoctorCalculon on 23/04/2022 - 01:19

      You would have had to do two separate transactions, right? $125 and $10

      • Truck-kun on 23/04/2022 - 01:43
        +1

        yep thats correct

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