What is a promo code?

In the Internet environment, we can often find such a word as a "promo code." But not everyone knows what it means.

What is a promotional code for purchases?

The promo code has synonyms: a code of a gift, a discount code, a coupon code, etc. Literally this means a numeric-alphabetic character combination, the input of which allows you to get a discount or bonuses when you buy in online stores.

Promotional code is available for free, fromrepresentatives of the store itself, to win in the stock, or it can go as a reward for previous purchases. You can save not only when buying goods (clothes, toys, household appliances), but also during the acquisition, for example, air tickets or when booking hotel rooms. Obviously, such promo codes can only operate in the shops with which they were issued and are not valid for third-party companies.

What versions of promo codes exist?

There are several variations of promo codes. Most often, they are discount coupons - 10%, 25%, etc. from the purchase amount or in the ruble equivalent, for example - minus 100 r. of the amount of the check. Also there are gift promo codes or coupons for free shipping.

More information about what an action is and what they are, you can learn from our article - What is an action.