Galaxy Buds Promotion Claim: FAQ's

[AntS]

Hi all.

Figured that I'd post a pinned thread with answers to some FAQ's for you all rather than post the same stuff in each of the Galaxy Buds Promo/Claim threads. 

“How do I claim?”

We’re happy to announce that you are now able to use the Samsung Members app to claim a pair Galaxy Buds with your pre-ordered Galaxy S10 or S10+. Head to the Explore tab on Samsung Members and you’ll find ‘Benefits’ indexed as a tag underneath your name or at the bottom of this tab.

You can also claim at https://www.samsung.com/uk/galaxys-preorder

“I can’t find the Benefits tab”

On 14^th March 2019, we released an update to Samsung Members, bringing a whole new UI that’s simple and easy to find the content you need. Make sure that you are on the latest version of the app, which will be updated by the Galaxy Store.

The benefits section can be accessed from the ‘Explore’ tab, from the indexed tab under your name or by scrolling to the bottom of the page and tap ‘View more’

“I’ve not received my email confirmation”

It may take up to 7 days for your claim to be reviewed by the promotions team and for your confirmation to be sent to you. They are working hard to get these out as soon as they can.

“My claim was rejected as they did not accept my evidence”

To validate your claim, the promotions need a proof of purchase that includes:

-        Pre-order date

-        Retailer/network it was purchased from

-        Product (name or model number) that was pre-ordered.

You need to get this information back to the team to review as soon as possible, so that they can re-assess the claim. For more details check out the Terms and conditions https://www.samsung.com/uk/galaxys-preorder/terms/

Some examples of proofs of purchases: https://20191.samsungpromotions.claims/gb/en/pages/galaxybuds/pop-examples

“It’s not recognising my postcode”

Please restart your phone, check for software and app updates, and reattempt the claims process. If you are continuing to have issues, try claiming at https://www.samsung.com/uk/galaxys-preorder

“My pre-order has been delayed and I won’t receive my phone until after the claim period for the offer has closed – will I miss out?”

Thanks for your patience while we work closely with partners to get your pre-orders fulfilled. We wouldn’t want you to miss out on this great offer, so will make this available to those of you who have had to wait a little longer for your phones and extend the claims period to 30 days from your delivery.

When you claim, you’ll need to provide proof of:

-        Pre-order date

-        Retailer/network it was purchased from

-        Product (name or model number) that was pre-ordered

-        Delivery date of your device

[Sproughton]

Not sure how much faith I'd put into that date of fulfilment. Mine states "Sent for fulfilment 08/03/19 12:50:25" and I've not had anything yet. Don't mind the wait really, just be nice to get a bit more of a steer than 'within 30 days'

[Dominic86]

Still not heard anything regarding delivery here ether im guessing its going to be at the back end of them 30 days ive read on some us forums that people have been given 5+ weeks as a delivery date so as previous poster stated it could be even longer than 30 days

[Superkitch]

Hi All

I have had a text message saying my claim is on hold as my evidence was not accepted, and that I should refer to my email for further instrcutions, however I havent had an email with any further instructions, and it has now been 3 days. Does anyone know how I can resubmit my evidence at all?

Thanks

[Chrisballinger]

They said mine was on hold due to no logo on the proof of purchase... it's their email they sent me lol it says Samsung on it... just not the Samsung logo, so I replied with a blunt email and two days later got a message saying it had been approved! 

Nightmare process but at the same time appreciate them reassessing without me having to go to the effort of scanning in and doing another proof of purchase 

[Superkitch]

Followed your advice, sent a rather blunt email, and have now been told that its approved! Like you said, I understand the process, think it just takes a human eye to go over it again!!

[DmitryP]

Hi folks,

I am completely lost (and very angry), so I decided to search for help in the communities. 

I've ordered my Galaxy S10 at 7th of March. It was delivered on week later but that's ok, I understand all this preorder thing being a bit crazy. Even though my clear case included into purchase was lost (and eventually delivered three weeks later after several conversations with support) - it's ok. Still works.

Where I am completely stuck is galaxy free buds promo:

1. Preorder was completed according to the terms at the Samsung.cz shop (I currently live in Prague)
2. Once I've got the device - I went to the bonus website to complete the promo registration
3. Auto registration keep saying that I cannot get it (promo is over)...
4. Ok, I've reached bonus website support as soon as I realized that something is not working with the way this promo was set
5. They keep bouncing me from two weeks in a row, with the response that I cannot get my free promo buds
6. At this point I am really angry, frustrated and lost

Samsung team, I have a few questions:

1. Why you cannot keep it simple for your customers? I've made pre-order (I trusted you and paid you in advance), you promised my gift, why I have to struggle getting it?
2. Is bonus site support is so overloaded that email response takes 4 days or above? Funny fact I keep writing them in English, but they always respond in Czech (I do respect the bond to the national language, but overall it does not look like very customer-oriented way of making the conversation easier for the customer)
3. This one is funny: In bonus website phone number code check is performed, which is fine. Not fine is that default language in the right top corner is set to Slovak (while I am in Czech) and the language affects this ‘phone code preregistration check’ (basically I spent several days trying to understand what’s wrong with my phone number). So why Slovak was the default?

Fellow community members, if you have any idea what to do next, please share an advice. It feels like I never got these buds…

[Splatten]

The offer was just for the white ones I think.

[Fudgy31]

I was informed last week that the release date for the Earbuds was actually last week. I could order yellow or black off their website but not white (SUPPRISE SUPPRISE)

Im assuming they will start shipping the earbuds soon. I have a pair of cheap earbuds that are pretty good from another supplier name, would just be nice to have this Galaxy set as they branded with the phone nad were promised in all pre-orders.

I'll give them a couple of weeks and see if they come. Im not holding my breath though.

[DRodgers]

Hi

I entered the promotion and received an email advising they would check my documents and let me know.  It's now been seven days and I haven't heard anything (I have checked my spam folder folder).  How long should I wait to hear....or is there an email address I can email to ask them to confirm my status?

Thanks!

[Siversc]

Mine got validated on the 13th and thats what it said on the claim tracker, just had a look again and now it says processed and if i haven't recieved them yet they will be with me shortly. No email since validation so hopefully means they have been shipped