Good news for Android smartphone users in Indonesia, because Google Play Points can already be used by users in Indonesia.
This good news is certainly good news and a benefit for Android smartphone users in Indonesia, because since it was announced in November 2019 in Google Play official blog, the Google Play Points program can only be used in some countries (not all countries) and Indonesia is not included in it.
What is Google Play Points?
Play Points is an appreciation program from Google for users where every user who purchases applications, games, and digital content on the Google Playstore will get a reward/bonus in the form of points which can later be redeemed or claim the prize in the form of discount coupons, or in-app items, and also Google Play Balance.
How to Earn Points?
To get points by:
- Register for free (FREE) without being charged any fees or monthly fees
- Get 3x Play Points for all purchases on Google Playstore in the first week after joining
- Purchases in the form of applications, games, digital content on Google Playstore
- Purchase songs/music or subscribe with Google Play Music
Notes: We will not earn points from YouTube purchases.
Get 1 point for every Rp. 1500 spent on in-app purchases, games, movies, books, subscriptions on Google Playstore.
Tips: can also get 3-5x the points obtained at certain events.
Is it Earning Points from Past Shopping?
After joining, we will get points for purchases on Google Play made from a registered Google Account. Our will not get points for purchases made before joining with Google Play Points.
For example, JudisWeb has purchased applications and games before joining it will not get points.
Premium app purchases Pydroid on October 22, 2021, and Minecraft games on May 8, 2021 will not count towards points, due to Play Points registration on October 31, 2021.
| Apps/Games | Price | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Pydroid | 152,900 | 101.9 (102) |
| Minecraft | 119,900 | 79.9 (80) |
| Total Points | 272,800 | 181.8 (182) |
As shown in the table above, we will not get a total of 182 points (rounded up), which is a pity but this program is present at the end of October.
How to Use Points?
A few things to know about points:
- Even though you can only sign up for Play Points on an Android device, you can still earn points for purchases on Google Play made using a computer or smart TV.
- You cannot buy points or convert points to cash.
- You can’t transfer points between accounts or to another person, even if that person is part of your family group.
- If you have Google Play Points and change your billing country, the points will be lost and your level will not be transferred to the new billing country as well.
Points collected/earned can be used for:
- In-app or in-game items
- Coupons to purchase in-app or in-game items at discounted prices
- Google Play Balance
To use the points earned by:
- On your computer, go to https://play.google.com.
- On the left, click Play Points.
- Click use.
- Choose an item, coupon, Play balance, or donate to a specific cause.
- Click Use points.
Tips: If the item is grayed out, you may not have enough points to get the item. Check the number of points you have.
Note: Even the points earned have an expiration date, so check periodically whether the points you have are still valid and can be used.
Get to know the Point Level and its Benefits
When you earn points in a calendar year, points will be accumulated to determine your level position. The more points you get, the higher your level. The higher your level, the more points, advantages and benefits you can get.
Initial registration will get Bronze Level starting from 0 points
- Get 1 Play Point for every Rp. 1500
- Earn up to 4x points for in-game purchases and Play every week
- Earn up to 2x points when you rent movies or buy books from Google Play during monthly events
A minimum of 300 points is required for Silver level
- Get 1.1 Play Points for every Rp. 1500
- Earn up to 4x points for in-game purchases and Play every week
- Earn up to 3x points when you rent movies or buy books from Google Play during monthly events
- Weekly rewards up to 100 points
A minimum of 1000 points is required for Gold level
- Get 1.2 Play Points for every Rp. 1500
- Earn up to 4x points for in-game purchases and Play every week
- Earn up to 4x the points when you rent movies or buy books from Google Play during monthly events
- Weekly rewards up to 200 points
Minimum 5000+ points required for Platinum level
- Get 1.4 Play Points for every Rp. 1500
- Earn up to 4x points for in-game purchases and Play every week
- Earn up to 5x points when you rent movies or buy books from Google Play during monthly events
- Weekly rewards up to 500 points
- Premium Support
At least in the next 1 year we shop with the following nominal to get the level we want.
| Silver | IDR 450.000 |
| Gold | IDR 1,500,000 |
| Platinum | IDR 7,500,000 |
Another benefit is that we get weekly points by claiming. And there is an expiration time for claiming these points, it’s a shame if we are lucky to get 100 points when we claim but we forget to claim those points.
On the Play Points menu click on the menu Perks.
Then Claim, in the Perks menu it is informed that we can make the next claim according to the date stated.
The number of points claimed ranges from 0-100 following at the Bronze level, a maximum of 100 at the Silver level, then the maximum 200 points obtained at the Gold level, and finally the Platinum level the opportunity to get 500 points.
Conclusion
This is a review from Google Play Points which can only be used in Indonesia. Many benefits are obtained from this program made by Google. In addition to getting points by making purchases on the Google Playstore, we also get weekly points. Which of course with the points we collect will be useful to get discounts, items in the Google Play Balance application. And to join Google Play Points, you don’t need to pay or it’s free. Level Points within a period of 1 year are also a benefit in it to be able to upgrade levels and get benefits from each level.