Google also introduces in Italy, in addition to other countries in Europe, its new prize competition: Google Play Points. You got it right because all those who have an Android smartphone will be able to participate and will be able to earn points and rewards by purchasing applications on the Play Store directly through their smartphones. A novelty that had been introduced in other countries for some time and that now also comes to us allowing everyone to have a sort of ” cashback ” on what is spent in the virtual app store of the Mountain View giant. So let’s see how Google Play Points works and what it takes to get refunds from Google.

Google Play Points: this is how Android cashback works

First of all know that Google Play Points is a real rewards program that allows you to earn points and rewards directly with the Play Store. Specifically, once activated it will be possible:

• Earn points for purchases of digital content, in-app items and downloads from the Google Play Store.
• Redeem points to get discount coupons, items in-app or Google Play credit.
• Receive more benefits, rewards and points as you level up.

In this case, know that the contents that can be purchased and the points earned in based on what you buy they strongly depend on your country.

How does the program work?

Users can earn 1 point for every 1 ?? spent with Google Play. For the first week after registration, you will receive a welcome offer of 3 times the bonus points for every purchase. By accumulating a sufficient number of points in a calendar year you can level up and this will allow you to earn more points and even more advantages because, fundamental, the higher your level, the more points you will earn.

How to register for Google Play Points?

To register at Google Play Points is simple because just follow these few steps:

• Reside in Italy
• Have a Google Play compatible computer or Android device. HERE the list of supported devices
• Having a Google Play account that is not managed by the school or a parent
• Have a valid payment method. HERE how to add a payment method on Google Play.
• Have a billing address that matches your Google Play country. HERE how to change the country in Google Play.

Operationally to register for the program on one Android smartphone it will suffice:

• Open the Google Play Store precisely on the Android smartphone
• Tap the Menu top left with the three horizontal lines
• Plug up Play Points
• Plug up Participate

In this case if Play Points is not yet visible on your account menu it will only be a question of hours for Go ogle proceed to activate the rewards program in our country as well.

The program can also be activated via Desktop and in this case the procedure still requires a few steps:

• You must visit the play.google.com site from your computer
• TO left, just click Play Points
• Then click on Join

Here too it is possible that the account cannot be activated yet but, as mentioned, it is a matter of hours for Google to release Play Points to everyone via the server.