Google Play Points Gold tier members and higher can snag a 40% discount on Pixel 8 series and Pixel tablet
The conditions of the deal/s may have changed since the initial publishing of this post.
Back in September, before Google introduced the Pixel 8 series, it announced that those who accumulated enough Google Play Points could trade them in for a $200 discount on the Pixel Fold, and as much as $200 off the Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro. Now, for a limited time only, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Google Play Points members in the U.S. can get an even larger discount of 40% off on the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and the Pixel Tablet.
According to 9to5Google, opening the Play Points page from the account menu and heading to the "Perks" tab reveals a banner showing the promotion. Play Points members in the Gold, Platinum, or Diamond tiers can access the deal by tapping on this link. Click on the "Redeem" button and sign in to the Google account you have that is a member of the Gold, Platinum, or Diamond tier of the Google Play Points program. Bronze and Silver members are not eligible for the discount.
Save 40% on the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, or Pixel Tablet by being a member of the Gold, Platinum, or Diamond tier of Google Play Points
If you just recently attained a Gold membership, Google says that you should wait for a few days at which time you will become eligible for this deal. With the discounts, the 128GB Pixel 8 is reduced in price from $699 to $419.40 and the 128GB Pixel 8 Pro is reduced from $999 to $599.40. With the promotion, the 128GB Pixel Tablet is reduced from $499 to $299.40.
Pixel Points users start on the Bronze membership and earn 1 point for every $1 that they spend making an in-app purchase, buying a paid app, or signing up for a subscription. On the Silver tier, users accumulate 1.1 points for each $1 spent and that continues to rise depending on the tier that you're on. To have a Gold membership and qualify for the discount, you need to have at 600 points.
Play Points users on the Gold tier or higher get to select the one device they want to take a 40% discount on
Once you click on the "Redeem" button and sign in to the promotion, you need to select which device you want. Whatever choice you make is final and cannot be changed. A Google Store promo/code link will be created allowing you to complete your purchase.
The offer runs through December 31st, 2023 or until supplies last.
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