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Financial Times (iPhone / Apple App Store)
A set of generalised redemption instructions, for Perks that we make available to you using Apple gift cards, can be found here.
For New Financial Times Users
Redeem your Apple App Store gift card balance to your Apple account.
Download the Financial Times app from the App Store here.
Sign in or create an account.
Find the relevant plan in-app (e.g., Financial Times Standard).
Make sure that you have selected the correct plan for which you have the relevant Perk for.
Confirm with Face ID / Touch ID. You will have had to select a specific payment card on your Apple Account – don't worry, Apple will always use the Apple Account balance first (which you applied in the first step).
You have now redeemed your Perk – enjoy! Just a reminder: Apple will only charge your card if your Apple Account balance is insufficient. When you're approaching the end of your Pot, we will reach out to you again about what you would like next for your deposit, so we will remind you ahead of time.
For Existing Financial Times Users
If you started your billing with Financial Times on the web, you will need to cancel your existing paid plan and re-enrol via the Financial Times app on your iPhone.
Don't worry – you should have minimal service interruption. As soon as your paid plan ends on the web, simply follow the instructions we have provided above for new Financial Times users.
If you are already a paying Financial Times customer via the app on your iPhone, then you need only to simply redeem the Apple gift card to your Apple Account as normal. Once the credit has been applied, when you are billed, the amount will be taken from you Apple Account balance.
Ensure that you are enrolled in the correct plan (the price displayed should match your Perk Value).
Financial Times (Android / Google Play Store)
A set of generalised redemption instructions, for Perks that we make available to you using Google Play gift cards, can be found here.
For New Financial Times Users
Redeem your Google Play Store gift card.
You can do this either before downloading the app, by redeeming in the Google Play Store directly via play.google.com/redeem
You can redeem in the checkout, after you have selected the relevant subscription plan (in the Financial Times app) and the Google payment prompt appears (see example here).
Download the Financial Times app from the Google Play Store here.
Sign in or create an account.
Find the relevant plan in-app.
Make sure that you have selected the correct plan for which you have the relevant Perk for.
When the Google Play payment window appears, make sure that you are paying using your Google Play credit.
If Google Play balance is not already selected, tap the right arrow button
.
Select Google Play balance as your payment method.
Proceed with the payment once selected.
Follow the in-app steps to complete your purchase and enjoy your Perk!
For Existing Financial Times Users
If you started your billing with Financial Times on the web, you will need to cancel your existing paid plan and re-enrol via the Financial Times app on your Android device.
Don't worry – you should have minimal service interruption. As soon as your paid plan ends on the web, simply follow the instructions we have provided for New Financial Times users.
If you are already a paying Financial Times customer via the app on your Android device, you will need to update your billing settings so that payment is taken from your Google Play balance.
Ensure that you are enrolled in the correct plan (the price displayed should match your Perk Value).
The Economist
You will receive your digital gift card code and redemption instructions to your email from The Economist. Please see here for further information.
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