{
  "id": 11000931,
  "title": "Google Store Referral Program back for Pixel 11: 10% off phones, $50 Store credit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/google-store-referral-program-back-for-pixel-11-10-off-phones-50",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-30T18:12:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Google",
    "slug": "9to5google",
    "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/09/30/pixel-11-referral-program/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Last month, the Pixel Referral Program returned on the Google Store following the introduction of the Pixel 11. Upon using your unique alphanumeric code, the purchaser receives a 10% discount on a Pixel phone when checking out on the US Google Store. This discount is accessible until November 4, just before the holiday shopping season. In return, you will receive $50 in Google Store credit, which is expected to appear \"approximately 30 days after purchase,\" or \"15 days after the Code receiver’s remorse period.\"\n\nYou have the ability to create up to ten referral codes and could potentially earn up to $500 in Google Store credit, all of which expires after one year. To begin, visit store.google.com/referrals and either \"Copy code\" or input an email address. You can monitor your progress on that specific page.\n\nTo utilize this offer, apply the code REF-G2AKJ0R01WTOGBW6OVBYWF8 at checkout! For further details regarding the program, visit https://store.google.com/ideas/pixel-referrals. Officially, this \"discount can be combined with other offers, but cannot be used during certain peak times like Black Friday or new product launches.\" For more Google news, watch 9to5Google on YouTube.",
  "summary": "Following the Pixel 11 launch last month, the Pixel Referral Program is now back and refreshed on the Google Store. more…",
  "key_points": [
    "Pixel Referral Program returns on Google Store",
    "10% discount on Pixel phones with referral code",
    "$50 Store credit earned per successful referral"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "This camera company is taking over Google Photos’ Print Store",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/this-camera-company-is-taking-over-google-photos-print-store",
        "published": "2026-09-30T19:36:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}