BlackBerry Users Can Now Use Scannable Coupons At Target Directly From Their Device Screen.
Target announced today the nationwide launch of their Scannable Mobile Coupon Program in all of their retail stores. What’s really neat about this program is that for certain items you will no longer need to bring coupon to the store. Once you’re done shopping, you will be able to bring up a barcode on the screen of your BlackBerry. The cashier will then scan the barcode and it will instantly take off the coupon discounts.
At Target, we know that mobile phones are an integral part of our guests’ lives, and mobile coupons are just another way we’re providing convenient, on-the-go shopping solutions,†said Steve Eastman, president of Target.com.
Here’s how the program works..
For you to participate you must have a BlackBerry data plan and the ability to receive text messages. Next you must opt-in to the program using one of the following methods, on your PC at Target.com/mobile, on your BlackBerry at m.target.com, or by texting COUPONS to 827438 (TARGET). Once this is complete you will receive a text message with a link to a mobile Web page that contains multiple offers, all accessible through a single barcode. Offers are single use and expire on the date listed according to the Target press release. Target.com states that the text message will only be sent out once a month, and some coupon items will be exclusive to mobile users. I do recommend that you have a texting plan on your wireless account, since you will be charged by your carrier for the text. Target is the first national retailer to widely launch such a program, and I’m sure if it’s successful, you will see other retail chains following suit.
For more info click here to see the Target press release.
