Redeeming codes from different regions

Discus and support Redeeming codes from different regions in XBoX Games and Apps to solve the problem; I have a code but cannot redeem it as it says it was bought in different region. 0588b9b4-ac04-4866-8668-46d2fe869cf7 Discussion in 'XBoX Games and Apps' started by miningcrow, Jan 31, 2018.

  1. miningcrow
    miningcrow Guest

    Redeeming codes from different regions


    I have a code but cannot redeem it as it says it was bought in different region.

    :)
     
    miningcrow, Jan 31, 2018
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  2. Taikasika
    Taikasika Guest
    Redeeming different region code

    So I have a friend in the US that wanted to gift me Far Cry 5, this is fine and cool and all but since he bought it as a gift from the xbox store there the code is irredeemable for me in Finland.

    I know the region lock from the code can't be changed but I was wondering if I could still play the game using one of these ways.

    1. Set up a whole new account with the United States as it's region, sign in with it on my xbox and redeeming the code with that account.

    The problem is I don't know if the gift code is tied to the account he bought the gift to and even if I managed to download it would just signing back in on my main account let me play the game.

    2. Change region to the United States on the account the gift was sent to and then redeeming the code.

    I don't like this idea because apparently it takes 3 months before I can change my region back to Finland.

    Am I screwed? Any chance my friend could get his money back by contacting support? Maybe he should just redeem the code himself and enjoy the game.
     
    Taikasika, Jan 31, 2018
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  3. Smwutches
    Smwutches Guest
    Redeeming code different region

    Nope. If he gifted from Xbox, the codes will only work for the region they are bought in. He could try contacting support to see about getting a refund. Otherwise, he'd have to contact the retailer he bought it from. There is no way round region locking.
     
    Smwutches, Jan 31, 2018
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  4. Smwutches
    Smwutches Guest

    Redeeming codes from different regions

    If the code is region locked there is no way around it. It would have to be redeemed in the region it is meant for. If the code is for a game and the game itself is region locked, then your account region and your physical location would also have to match
    that region.
     
    Smwutches, Jan 31, 2018
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  5. KindGryphon Win User

    Can't redeem code

    My friend send me a gift card but i can't redeem it.

    it say "This code can't be redeemed. It was purchased in a different region from your account."
    how do you redeem the code from my friend that live in different region.
    You cant. Your friend will have to request a refund for the code and purchase a code for you that is meant for your region.
  6. THEOWENKILLER Win User

    No puedo canjear el código de juego de mi XBOX 360/ I can not redeem the code for my XBOX 360 game

    all codes are region locked,if you try and redeem codes from a region different to your account it will not work.
  7. Smwutches Win User

    Redeeming codes from different regions

    If the code is region locked there is no way around it. It would have to be redeemed in the region it is meant for. If the code is for a game and the game itself is region locked, then your account region and your physical location would also have to match
    that region.
  8. XBF George L Win User

    Cannot download digital game

    Hello!

    Thanks for reaching out to us here on the forums with this situation. I understand you're having trouble redeeming a code from your Xbox One. In this instance it is pretty important what region the code itself is from. If the code is from a different region
    it may not be able to be redeemed while not in the region the code is from. Hope this helps.
  9. Damian Codreanu Win User

    I can t redeem code în my region(Germany) even i bought code for Europe. How can I redeem it?

    This code can't be redeemed. It was purchased in a different region from your account.
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