Will the VIP advantage program cover my already purchased phone?

[Pumpkinking]

If I've already bought the phone, and I now decide to buy the VIP advantage program, will it cover my phone for the Samsung care +?

Any help would be highly appreciated

[LongHiker]

Sorry, but no. I already ran through support and Samsung Care trying to do this. The VIP advantage must be in effect before the devices are purchased.

[Pumpkinking]

If I decide to enroll in samsung care + will it begin after the manufacturer provided date?

[LongHiker]

Samsung Care+ started on the day that I purchased the Samsung Care+ plan. That was 3 days after my Fold 6 was delivered

[Pumpkinking]

So basically we're not getting the 1 year free samsung care + if we choose to buy it? 😞

[LongHiker]

You will get that benefit for any device that you buy AFTER the VIP plan is in effect.

So you need to buy the VIP and wait until you get notice that it is in effect. Then buy your devices and you should see Samsung Care+ as free during that purchase.

[Rayzer]

Can you direct us to a page that explains how the VIP program works? I purchased VIP with my fold 6 but not Samsung Care Plus. Didn't buy it with my ultra watch either.

[LongHiker · Accepted solution]

@Rayzer The program is explained on https://www.samsung.com/us/rewards/vip-advantage/ 

[mikeike]

That was informative I have been thinking about getting a VPN myself thanks

[KiwiBird97]

Here's a tip! For 1 TB models, the free Care+ offer only applies to smartphones, not to tablets. When I tried to buy the 1 TB version of the Tab S9 Ultra, I was not given the option for a free 2-year Care+ plan, only for a price (discounted since I currently have a discount from a Samsung offer program).