Promo codes

The game now supports promo codes, at least for players using an Android device.

While the source of thse codes remain uncertain, my personal guess is that they will be tied to the corporate partnerships Niantic has opened up with a few large companies. Think their latest deal with Mc Donalds in Japan where 2500 pokestops and gyms will be tied to the franchise. Spin that stop, or buy a meal, and you'll receive a one-time only code.

Observe that this is just me making a guess.

With that code you'll be able to receive something small from the Pokemon Go ingame shop. A lure, a lucky egg, maybe some coins or a cosmetic change to your avatar. Things like that.

The interface for promo codes can be found by opening the shop and scrolling to the very bottom.

Don't forget, Android devices only. Most probably a result of Apple wanting a share of all transactions done from Apple devices.