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Razer Gold PINs in the UK: Global or regional?
Walk into a UK shop or buy online and you will almost always get a Razer Gold Global PIN priced in US dollars, even though you paid in pounds. Regional PINs turn up too, usually as gifts from abroad.
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Why a UK PIN shows dollars
Razer sells Global PINs in fixed dollar amounts. A UK retailer converts the price into pounds at the till, so a £40-odd purchase might be a $50 PIN. The dollar value is what counts when you reload it or sell it.
Spotting a regional PIN
Regional PINs name a country or currency on the receipt, for example “Razer Gold MY” or a value in ringgit or lira. They are often bought abroad or sent by friends overseas, and will not reload into a UK account.
If your PIN won’t reload
- Check the type and value on the receipt before trying again
- Don’t keep entering it into a mismatched account
- Keep the PIN and serial number private; an unredeemed PIN still has its full value
Selling a Razer Gold PIN from the UK
Tell us the type and dollar value and how many PINs you have. We quote Global and regional PINs separately and pay out via PayPal or crypto once you accept.