Kobo Store - 50% off

lucthomas · 04-18-2017, 05:59 PM

Hi everyone,

I would like to share a new promotion from Kobo.

50% off code - KOBORTP2 valid from Now until the end of April (TW local time GMT+8)

I tested the promo code, seems like the you will be able to use it with the entire kobo store but books won't apply this code if the value is over $1,000 TWD (about $33 USD). I just purchased 98 books with this code. It works!!

All you have to do is switch your kobo billing address to Taiwan, then you will be able to apply Kobo taiwan coupon to the entire kobo website.

You will need to save your credit card to payment information first before you start purchase any books. I did it without saving it first, then I had error during checkout.

Usually Kobo coupon can only apply for "selected books", however, with this method, you will be able to use coupon without any limit.

https://www.kobo.com/tw/zh

For Taiwanese address, I just input a hotel address from Taipei. But I am still able to check out with my US credit card.

Enjoy!

julesy · 04-20-2017, 09:35 PM

I know you suggested this exact same thing in your other thread, however, it just would not work for me. It kept saying "invalid credit card" or something like that (don't remember the exact wording). I tried using VISA and MasterCard with the same results. Funny how it works for some but not others.

tamborine · 04-21-2017, 07:04 AM

It didn't work for me either. The code took 50% off, but then when I tried to complete the purchase I got:

"Cannot continue.
We can't complete your transaction. Please review or update your payment details and try again."

MickiTee · 04-21-2017, 04:24 PM

There is a long running thread for vouchers, coupons & codes from Kobo which can be found here https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=115233. Come & join in.

lucthomas · 04-25-2017, 05:00 AM

It seems very odd for some of you cannot purchase with credit cards. Mine was working ok. You might contact Kobo for support. I did once, and the Kobo Taiwan store agents do communicate with English.

GtrsRGr8 · 04-25-2017, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by julesy

I know you suggested this exact same thing in your other thread, however, it just would not work for me. It kept saying "invalid credit card" or something like that (don't remember the exact wording). I tried using VISA and MasterCard with the same results. Funny how it works for some but not others.

Julesy, I have the same problem at stores here in the U.S. When I try to use my credit card, I get "over credit limit," "credit card cancelled," "credit card not in force," all kinds of things like that.

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peachiekene · 04-26-2017, 11:50 AM

I'm in the US and it let me use paypal with no issues. (I do not keep a credit card on file with them.)

Thanks, lucthomas!

Terisa de morgan · 04-26-2017, 12:28 PM

I've worked for me with paypal from Spain, thank you.

Hemmi · 04-26-2017, 07:43 PM

It worked for me using Paypal in the US

gojisube · 04-27-2017, 07:38 PM

Yes! This time I was able to use PayPal and my "new" Taiwanese mailing address, so I didn't have to freak my credit card company out.

Cdesja5 · 04-29-2017, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peachiekene

I'm in the US and it let me use paypal with no issues. (I do not keep a credit card on file with them.)

Thanks, lucthomas!

How did you use PayPal? There is no such option for me when I get to the payment screen.... I did remove my credit card info in the account.

AnemicOak · 04-30-2017, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cdesja5

How did you use PayPal? There is no such option for me when I get to the payment screen.... I did remove my credit card info in the account.

I see a PayPal icon right next to the credit card icons (it looks like another CC icon) on the payment/checkout screen.

lucthomas · 05-01-2017, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cdesja5

How did you use PayPal? There is no such option for me when I get to the payment screen.... I did remove my credit card info in the account.

I guess you might save your payment info on Kobo. So you won't see paypal show up. You can select "Change" under Payment details. Paypal should show up as an option.

04-18-2017, 05:59 PM	#1
lucthomas Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 3610320 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York City Device: Kobo Aura One, Glo HD, Kindle Paperwhite, Sony T3	Kobo Store - 50% off Hi everyone, I would like to share a new promotion from Kobo. 50% off code - KOBORTP2 valid from Now until the end of April (TW local time GMT+8) I tested the promo code, seems like the you will be able to use it with the entire kobo store but books won't apply this code if the value is over $1,000 TWD (about $33 USD). I just purchased 98 books with this code. It works!! All you have to do is switch your kobo billing address to Taiwan, then you will be able to apply Kobo taiwan coupon to the entire kobo website. You will need to save your credit card to payment information first before you start purchase any books. I did it without saving it first, then I had error during checkout. Usually Kobo coupon can only apply for "selected books", however, with this method, you will be able to use coupon without any limit. https://www.kobo.com/tw/zh For Taiwanese address, I just input a hotel address from Taipei. But I am still able to check out with my US credit card. Enjoy!

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julesy hedgehogs love to read Posts: 30 Karma: 1613354 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Maryland, USA Device: Pocketbook Touch HD 3, Kobo H2O, Samsung Galaxy Tab A7	I know you suggested this exact same thing in your other thread, however, it just would not work for me. It kept saying "invalid credit card" or something like that (don't remember the exact wording). I tried using VISA and MasterCard with the same results. Funny how it works for some but not others.

04-21-2017, 07:04 AM	#3
tamborine Connoisseur Posts: 84 Karma: 523436 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ Device: Kindle Oasis, Kobo Aura One, Kindle Fire HD	It didn't work for me either. The code took 50% off, but then when I tried to complete the purchase I got: "Cannot continue. We can't complete your transaction. Please review or update your payment details and try again."

04-21-2017, 04:24 PM	#4
MickiTee Guru Posts: 838 Karma: 3976266 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: London, UK Device: Sony PRS-505, Pocketbook TL3, TL4, TL5	There is a long running thread for vouchers, coupons & codes from Kobo which can be found here https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=115233. Come & join in.

04-25-2017, 05:00 AM	#5
lucthomas Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 3610320 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York City Device: Kobo Aura One, Glo HD, Kindle Paperwhite, Sony T3	It seems very odd for some of you cannot purchase with credit cards. Mine was working ok. You might contact Kobo for support. I did once, and the Kobo Taiwan store agents do communicate with English.

04-26-2017, 11:50 AM	#7
peachiekene Fanatic Posts: 572 Karma: 1972282 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hampton Roads, VA, USA Device: kobo aura one, htc 10, kobo glo hd	I'm in the US and it let me use paypal with no issues. (I do not keep a credit card on file with them.) Thanks, lucthomas!

04-26-2017, 12:28 PM	#8
Terisa de morgan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,233 Karma: 11768331 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Device: Kobo Clara/Aura One/Forma,XiaoMI 5, iPad, Huawei MediaPad, YotaPhone 2	I've worked for me with paypal from Spain, thank you.

04-26-2017, 07:43 PM	#9
Hemmi Grand Sorcerer Posts: 9,364 Karma: 15987608 Join Date: Apr 2015 Device: Sonys, Nooks, Kobo Libra, Forma, Mini, Paperwhite	It worked for me using Paypal in the US

04-27-2017, 07:38 PM	#10
gojisube Enthusiast Posts: 49 Karma: 2073824 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Asus 7" tablet; Dead Onyx Boox C67ML	Yes! This time I was able to use PayPal and my "new" Taiwanese mailing address, so I didn't have to freak my credit card company out.