Buy Local Promotion Terms & FAQs

Promotion Terms and Conditions:

New and existing Groupon customers may participate in this promotion. For a chance to receive a credit of $10 in Groupon Bucks, register for the promotion by entering your email address and ZIP code in the form at groupon.com/buylocal by 12/19/11, 11:59 PM PT; and purchase an eligible Groupon deal by 12/24/11, 11:59 PM PT. The first 150,000 registered participants who purchase an eligible deal will receive $10 in Groupon Bucks deposited into their accounts by 12/31/11. Groupon Bucks awarded during this promotion must be used by 3/31/12. Only deals priced at $10 or more and offered by a local business with a physical presence are eligible. Offer excludes online-only deals, deals through Groupon Getaways, Groupon Goods, exclusive engagements, and gift card purchases. Existing Groupon users must register for promotion with an email address already on file within their Groupon account in order to be eligible to receive $10 in Groupon Bucks. By registering for this promotion, you agree to subscribe to and receive promotional emails from Groupon. Subject to Groupon Terms of Use and Privacy Statement. Void where prohibited. Limit one $10 Groupon Bucks credit per person/account.

Frequently Asked Questions:


What exactly is a “local” business?

As part of this promotion, a local business is considered to be any business, in or around your city, that has a physical presence – a place where you can walk in and shop. Goods and Getaways deals, as well as exclusive engagements and gift-card purchases, are not considered "local" as part of this promotion.

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If I register for this promotion, will Groupon send me emails?

Yes - once you sign up for this promotion using the form on this page, you'll start to receive promotional emails from Groupon. If you wish not to receive these emails, please do not register for this promotion. Of course, if you register and later decide you don't want our emails anymore, you'll always have the option to unsubscribe.

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I’m already registered on Groupon. Do I still need to fill out the registration form?

To participate in this promotion, you’ll need to register for this promotion using the form on this page, even if you’re already a Groupon customer and/or have a Groupon account. Be sure to use an email address you've already provided in your Groupon account so you'll be eligible to receive $10 in Groupon Bucks.

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Am I eligible to receive $10 in Groupon Bucks if I buy a gift card?

Unfortunately, gift cards are not eligible deals as part of this promotion. For a chance to receive $10 in Groupon Bucks, be sure to buy a Groupon deal for a local business (as described above) by December 24, 2011, 11:59 PM PT - and have a valid credit card on file within your Groupon account.

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When will I get the credit of $10 in Groupon Bucks?

If you’re eligible to receive the credit, $10 in Groupon Bucks will be deposited into your Groupon customer account by December 31, 2011 – just in time for a new year of shopping fun! But act quickly: only the first 150,000 registered participants who buy an eligible deal will receive the credit.

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Do the $10 in Groupon Bucks expire?

Yes, they need to be used by March 31, 2012.

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What if I already have Groupon Bucks in my account? Can I still participate in this promotion?

You betcha. As long as you follow the required steps in the fine print at the top of this screen, you’ll be able to get $10 in Groupon Bucks – even if you pay for a deal using Groupon Bucks you already have. Just be sure to have a valid credit card on file within your Groupon account.

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Am I eligible to receive $10 in Groupon Bucks if I buy a deal via the Groupon mobile app?

You sure are. Just make sure to register for the promotion using the form on this page, then buy a Groupon deal for a local business (minimum purchase of $10). Still need to download the app? No worries – just click me.

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What are Groupon Bucks? How do they work?

Each Groupon Buck is equal to one credit redeemable exclusively on Groupon deals. Once you have any number of Groupon Bucks in your account, your Groupon Bucks will be applied automatically to your next Groupon deal purchase. It's as simple as that.

For example, if you have $10 in Groupon Bucks and the Groupon deal you want is $20, we’ll automatically apply your $10 in Groupon Bucks and charge your credit card for the remaining $10. On the other hand, if you buy a Groupon deal that's only $3, we’ll automatically apply your $10 in Groupon Bucks and your remaining $7 Bucks will be available credit against future purchases.

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How do I see how many Groupon Bucks I have in my account?

First, make sure you’re signed in to Groupon.com. Then you can check your Bucks balance in the "My Gifts" section under the drop-down menu in the upper-right corner of your screen.

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I have another question.

Get in touch with us. We'll do our best to answer it.

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