Sony Distributes PSN Credits for June 2017 'Spend $100, Get $15' Promotion

PlayStation users who participated in the June 2017 “Spend $100, Get $15” promotion began receiving their digital credit codes around July 5, 2017. The offer, which ran on the PlayStation Store, rewarded customers who spent a cumulative total of at least $100 during the eligibility period. The promotion was active from June 9 through June 20, 2017, ending at 11:59 PM PT on the final day. Eligible account holders received a message on their PlayStation 4 console containing a voucher code for the $15 credit.

Details of the June 2017 PSN Promotion

The promotion was a straightforward digital rebate program common for the PlayStation Store at the time. Any funds spent on games, downloadable content, pre-orders, or other digital goods contributed to the $100 threshold. The spending was cumulative, meaning multiple smaller purchases made within the 12-day window would count toward the total. This structure encouraged spending during a period that coincided with other major sales events on the platform.

The $15 credit represented a 15% return on the required $100 expenditure. Unlike an instant discount, the credit was delivered after the promotional period concluded. This method ensured that the spending requirement was met before the reward was issued and prevented complications with refunds or order cancellations.

Major Sales and Releases During the Promotion

The timing of the “Spend $100, Get $15” offer was strategically aligned with Sony’s major “Days of Play” sale. This annual event, which in 2017 ran from June 9 to June 17, featured significant discounts on first-party and third-party titles, making it easier for players to reach the spending target. Games like Horizon Zero Dawn, Nioh, and Battlefield 1 saw price reductions, providing ample opportunity to build a cart total.

Beyond the sale, several key new releases also fell within the promotional window. Tekken 7 and Wipeout Omega Collection had launched just before the promotion started, and many players were likely still purchasing them in early June. The highly anticipated MMORPG expansion Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood was released on June 20, the final day of the promotion. Pre-orders for upcoming titles, such as the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy set to release on June 30, also counted towards the $100 total, giving players a forward-looking way to qualify for the credit.

How to Find and Redeem Your Credit

The $15 credit was distributed via a system notification sent directly to the user’s PlayStation 4. The message contained a unique 12-digit voucher code. To claim the funds, users had to navigate to the PlayStation Store, select the “Redeem Codes” option from the menu, and manually enter the code. Once redeemed, the $15 was added directly to the user’s PSN wallet balance.

It was critical for participants to act quickly. The voucher codes included in the notification message had a firm expiration date. All codes from this promotion had to be redeemed by 11:59 PM PT on July 18, 2017. Any codes not used by that deadline became void, and the credit was forfeited.