Two different code systems, two different places they work. People get these confused sometimes so let's sort it out.
Platform codes (for account credits)
These get distributed by the Buuza team — giveaways, contests, new user promos, loyalty rewards. You redeem them at Dashboard → Codes. Enter the code, click apply, credit appears in your account. Straightforward.
Where to find active platform codes: the Buuza Telegram channel is the main place. Codes get posted there occasionally, especially around promotions or community events.
Seller discount codes (for marketplace purchases)
These are completely separate. Individual sellers create their own codes that apply discounts to purchases from their specific store. The seller decides the discount percentage, whether there's a usage cap, and how long it runs.
You'd typically get one of these directly from the seller — they might post it on their store page, share it in their own Telegram, or include it in a message to returning buyers. There's no central database of active seller codes — they come from the sellers themselves.
For sellers: setting up your own codes
Go to Marketplace → Sell → Discount Codes. Creating one takes about a minute. The stuff you can configure:
- The actual code string (you can make it something memorable — WELCOME15, SAVE20, whatever)
- Discount percentage off the purchase price
- How many total uses before it stops working
- An optional expiry date if you want it time-limited
When codes actually move the needle for sellers
A few situations where I've seen them used well:
First-time buyer welcome discounts. Someone's looking at your store but hasn't bought yet. A 10% code lowers the barrier enough that some of them convert. Share it on your store page or in your Telegram.
Flash sales. Post a limited-use code for 24 hours with a decent discount. Time pressure plus savings makes people act. Just don't run these constantly or people start waiting for them instead of paying full price.
Rewarding regulars. If someone's bought from you a few times, sending them a personal code via messaging is a small thing that tends to generate loyalty. People remember when sellers treat them well.
Combining codes with promotions
The two systems work independently, so you can run a promoted listing (paid visibility) while also having an active discount code for it. It's a reasonable combo when you're pushing for volume — more eyes on the listing, lower barrier to purchase. Don't run it indefinitely though; promotions cost money and should have a goal.
Checking how your codes are performing
The Discount Codes page shows usage count for each code. If you created one and it's sitting at zero uses, it's either not being seen or the audience you shared it with isn't buying. Try sharing it somewhere different or rethinking the discount amount.