Where to spend excess Credit [Vodafone&Three on Android + iOS]

recyclebin · 10-03-2020 9:04pm

The Irish Cancer Society has had to cancel Daffodil Day because of Corona virus. This means an a huge hit financially. Many of their services rely on Daffodil Day donations. Please donate €4 now by texting CANCER to 50300.

Mac0783 · 10-03-2020 9:13pm

recyclebin wrote: »

Not sure if it was definitely taken from my credit or not. I did get a text message from Google Play thanking me for my payment and also got a text from Three letting me know of the charge to mobile purchase. These texts both came at 6am whereas the email came at 5:58am.

I got my usage report today and within 5 minutes YouTube charged me 3 times, so I'm not sure how they're saying my payment bounced, at least I know where my credit went.

recyclebin · 11-03-2020 9:24pm

recyclebin wrote: »

The Irish Cancer Society has had to cancel Daffodil Day because of Corona virus. This means an a huge hit financially. Many of their services rely on Daffodil Day donations. Please donate €4 now by texting CANCER to 50300.

There are some terms and conditions on the text donations:
- Make sure not to include anything else in your text message.
- You can donate three times per keyword in any 24 hour period.
- The service is limited to the Republic of Ireland.

The Irish Cancer Society has a number of different keywords if you want to donate more than €12 per day:
CANCER - €4
CENTRA - €4
DAF - €4
DAFF - €4
DAFFODIL - €4
DARE - €4
PINK - €4
RELAY - €4

There are also lots of other charities listed here:
https://api.likecharity.com/charities/

Texts cost €2, €4 or €6. Charities receive a minimum of €1.80 of €2, €3.60 of €4 and €5.40 of €6. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline: 0766805278

garrkell · 12-03-2020 3:38am

Zoe Hundreds Selflessness wrote: »

Are there any language apps like Duolingo that accept credit?

Babbel worked for me a year ago. Miles better than Duolingo. Hope it still works.

One More Toy · 12-03-2020 9:43pm

Is three carrier billing down? Showing as unavailable for me and missus

gmisk · 12-03-2020 10:13pm

One More Toy wrote: »

Is three carrier billing down? Showing as unavailable for me and missus

There were serious issues earlier at least with three Network so could be related

editorsean · 12-03-2020 11:50pm

The issue also affects premium SMS. When I tried the above Irish Cancer Society donation by text, I got a response saying: Your donation was not processed, please contact your network provider.

There are still high reports of issues with the Three network on Downdetector:
https://downdetector.ie/status/3/

Update (13th May): The Irish Cancer Society donation by text worked today.

carbsy · 13-03-2020 10:15pm

I bought a Three SIM as a data backup & used it to buy a months sub to NordVPN. I got charged but Nord have no recollection of my payment. Going on 4 days now....

kenyard · 13-03-2020 10:50pm

editorsean wrote: »

The issue also affects premium SMS. When I tried the above Irish Cancer Society donation by text, I got a response saying: Your donation was not processed, please contact your network provider.

There are still high reports of issues with the Three network on Downdetector:
https://downdetector.ie/status/3/

Update (13th May): The Irish Cancer Society donation by text worked today.

They updated stuff recently when they went down for the upgrade. No surprise there's teething issues...
Seems to be fairly constant updates on weekends.
Things like these cost them money so I doubt they devote serious resources to it.

Weepsie · 13-03-2020 10:53pm

Zoe Hundreds Selflessness wrote: »

Are there any language apps like Duolingo that accept credit?

Not rolled out yet, but transparent languages is free for public library members

Etnies · 16-03-2020 2:58am

Is there anything worthwhile to spend Vodafone credit on apart from play store? Not sure if original post has been updated recently

calnand · 21-03-2020 1:29am

Just got a payment declined for stadia, and three credit is no longer listed as a payment option. But I wonder is it related to the issue three are having at the moment.

go4it · 21-03-2020 7:12am

Etnies wrote: »

Is there anything worthwhile to spend Vodafone credit on apart from play store? Not sure if original post has been updated recently

trying for 5 days to buy the 15e unimited minutes add-on( TALK to 50233) but no joy;
the vf rep says is a technical issue with the new software platform, but i know better - they want me to use up my build-up credit on out-of-bundle ripp-off tariff

StillThinking · 21-03-2020 10:43am

go4it wrote:

trying for 5 days to buy the 15e unimited minutes add-on( TALK to 50233) but no joy; the vf rep says is a technical issue with the new software platform, but i know better - they want me to use up my build-up credit on out-of-bundle ripp-off tariff

This happened me not long after the new app. I went on chat and got them to apply it to my account and they took the credit. You might have to try a few times on chat to get somebody decent to do it but they can do it

gmisk · 21-03-2020 12:19pm

Anyone know if three credit is going to work for Disney+?

21-03-2020 12:53pm

Hi all is the PIA vpn any good for Netflix? I had a look through this thread but i don't think this question was asked yet?

Cossax · 21-03-2020 1:35pm

calnand wrote: »

Just got a payment declined for stadia, and three credit is no longer listed as a payment option. But I wonder is it related to the issue three are having at the moment.

Same situation! Been on to Three and Google, Three saying no attempt was made to claim the money and Google don't seem to be worried that it didn't go through straight away.

Quackster · 21-03-2020 2:08pm

go4it wrote: »

trying for 5 days to buy the 15e unimited minutes add-on( TALK to 50233) but no joy;
the vf rep says is a technical issue with the new software platform, but i know better - they want me to use up my build-up credit on out-of-bundle ripp-off tariff

Did you try buying it through the app? Worked for me a few days ago.

RossieMan · 21-03-2020 7:32pm

Paloma Ugly Backyard wrote:

Hi all is the PIA vpn any good for Netflix? I had a look through this thread but i don't think this question was asked yet?

Depends where you're trying to access.it worked for the US the last time I tried it, but found it hit and miss being honest. Bought a getflix sub, haven't looked back.

mrcheez · 22-03-2020 11:59am

gmisk wrote: »

Anyone know if three credit is going to work for Disney+?

prob won't know till launch? When is that btw?

matchthis · 22-03-2020 12:00pm

mrcheez wrote: »

prob won't know till launch? When is that btw?

24th March

ShaneU · 24-03-2020 1:07am

Disney+ works for me

Now if Roku could hurry their ass up with the app that's be great

edit: add the app here https://channelstore.roku.com/en-gb/details/291097/disney-plus

mrcheez · 24-03-2020 1:33am

ShaneU wrote: »

Disney+ works for me

Now if Roku could hurry their ass up with app that's be great

fantastic...dont have my phone on me now but how much is monthly for Disney?

ShaneU · 24-03-2020 1:37am

mrcheez wrote: »

fantastic...dont have my phone on me now but how much is monthly for Disney?

€6.99

matchthis · 24-03-2020 5:10am

Disney works with 3 credit

go4it · 24-03-2020 7:13am

Just payed 6.99 for 1 month with vodafone credit

gmisk · 24-03-2020 9:27am

matchthis wrote: »

Disney works with 3 credit

Brill just signed up

mrcheez · 24-03-2020 10:55am

Gonna sign up tomorrow so that the charge begins on the 1st of each month.. or can anyone verify if the first charge starts on 1st if I sign up today?

Afaik the 7 day trial runs out on 31st

Loughc · 24-03-2020 11:48am

matchthis wrote: »

Disney works with 3 credit

How do I do this? I just subbed but it seems to be linked with my Apple account which uses my debit card but
I have loads of excess 3 credit.

ruth123456 · 24-03-2020 11:50am

gmisk wrote: »

Brill just signed up

It says phone not compatible with this version?

witnessmenow · 24-03-2020 1:16pm

I just signed up there with my 3 Sim, I had an error in the Disney plus app, but i got an email to say it went through and my account is active on Disney when I tried to log back in, so hopefully all good

Loughc wrote: »

How do I do this? I just subbed but it seems to be linked with my Apple account which uses my debit card but
I have loads of excess 3 credit.

I think you need to have an android phone

https://www.three.ie/pay-by-mobile/

Fuzzy_Dunlop · 24-03-2020 1:27pm

Sweet now I have google drive, google play music and disney + to nicely use up my monthly top up.

devil-80 · 24-03-2020 1:43pm

Anyone have slot for 1month?. Would like to try it first and see is it any good for me. Thanks

F1ngers · 24-03-2020 1:49pm

devil-80 wrote: »

Anyone have slot for 1month?. Would like to try it first and see is it any good for me. Thanks

There is a 7 day free trial.

gmisk · 24-03-2020 2:05pm

ruth123456 wrote: »

It says phone not compatible with this version?

Worked no issues with me.
Xaomi is phone.
Also installed and working on Amazon fire box

coldfire1x · 24-03-2020 3:52pm

I am trying to pay for full year but getting message - Purchase exceeds your transaction limit. Contact your service provider.

With 3, anyone knows whats the max limit? Any way around this?

youcancallmeal · 24-03-2020 4:03pm

coldfire1x wrote: »

I am trying to pay for full year but getting message - Purchase exceeds your transaction limit. Contact your service provider.

With 3, anyone knows whats the max limit? Any way around this?

I believe it is €30

F1ngers · 24-03-2020 4:08pm

youcancallmeal wrote: »

I believe it is €30

That's Vodafone, 3 is higher.

coldfire1x wrote: »

I am trying to pay for full year but getting message - Purchase exceeds your transaction limit. Contact your service provider.

With 3, anyone knows whats the max limit? Any way around this?

I know it's more than €44, seems to be less than €70.
You can only do it monthly so.

Quackster · 24-03-2020 4:36pm

coldfire1x wrote: »

I am trying to pay for full year but getting message - Purchase exceeds your transaction limit. Contact your service provider.

With 3, anyone knows whats the max limit? Any way around this?

Think it might be €50 from experience. Buy a €15 Google Play Store gift card. You can get them in Tesco. Apply to your account and then you will be able to pay the balance with your Three credit.

coldfire1x · 24-03-2020 4:59pm

Quackster wrote: »

Think it might be €50 from experience. Buy a €15 Google Play Store gift card. You can get them in Tesco. Apply to your account and then you will be able to pay the balance with your Three credit.

May need to buy €20. Yearly is €69. Good tip

2lazytogetup · 25-03-2020 4:33pm

thanks guys for the tips. very helpful.

anyone recommend any paid apps they got from the google store? Im looking for a kids education app if anyone has any recommendations. something for hte kids while off school.

at9qu5vp0wcix7 · 25-03-2020 5:08pm

2lazytogetup wrote: »

thanks guys for the tips. very helpful.

anyone recommend any paid apps they got from the google store? Im looking for a kids education app if anyone has any recommendations. something for hte kids while off school.

I've found Duolingo great. It would be perfect for kids! They will pick it up very easily and it will help them down the line in school.

mrcheez · 26-03-2020 9:50am

mrcheez wrote: »

Gonna sign up tomorrow so that the charge begins on the 1st of each month.. or can anyone verify if the first charge starts on 1st if I sign up today?

Afaik the 7 day trial runs out on 31st

This Disney Plus lark is great ... watching Tron last night.. then movies I've missed like Captain Marvel

Great value for using credit on!

2lazytogetup · 26-03-2020 3:00pm

Zoe Hundreds Selflessness wrote: »

I've found Duolingo great. It would be perfect for kids! They will pick it up very easily and it will help them down the line in school.

Thanks very much Zoe Hundreds Selflessness. Ill give it ago. much appreciated.

Happy_Harry · 26-03-2020 6:45pm

I see three billing as an option for one Drive. Great ! But I can only see the personal option (1 user). Can you then later upgrade to the home option ( multiple users) and still pay with three ?

youcancallmeal · 26-03-2020 7:08pm

I didn't realise you can pay for extra Google drive storage with 3 credit as well. 1.99 a month for 100gb. I'd been running out of space so sorted now

nitromaster · 26-03-2020 10:57pm

Quackster wrote: »

Think it might be €50 from experience. Buy a €15 Google Play Store gift card. You can get them in Tesco. Apply to your account and then you will be able to pay the balance with your Three credit.

Anyone try this and confirm it lets you split payments over two methods? Thanks

Heraldoffreeent · 26-03-2020 11:18pm

Anyone having issues logging in to my three at the moment? I've been unable to for about 4 days now.

wotzgoingon · 26-03-2020 11:30pm

Heraldoffreeent wrote: »

Anyone having issues logging in to my three at the moment? I've been unable to for about 4 days now.

I had that problem today so just went through the whole process of reseting password and was able to login then.

Floody Boreland · 27-03-2020 10:00am

Daffodil day today.

Text DAFFODIL to 50300 to donate €4. Text costs €4. Irish Cancer Society will receive a minimum of €3.60. Service provider: LikeCharity. Helpline 076 6805278

Good cause.

Where to spend excess Credit [Vodafone&Three on Android + iOS]

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