O2 launches top-up "Surprises"

Pay & Go customers to get random rewards

24 November 2008 11:36 GMT / By Amy-Mae Elliott

O2 has announced the launch of a new scheme that it says will reward its 11.5 million Pay & Go customers every time they top-up.

From 24 November, customers will be eligible for an O2 "Surprise" every time they top-up their Pay & Go phones.

Surprises will range from free texts, picture messages, mobile internet browsing and minutes to prizes such as shopping vouchers, cinema tickets, race day or spa experiences, or even an iPhone.

Every customer who participates will also get entered into a grand prize draw where they have the chance to win a star prize every month. For November this will be a Mini Cooper S.

O2's Pay & Go customers will be sent a code every time they top-up, directing them to the O2 website to find out what surprise they will receive.
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Comments

  • I can't see the rewards being that good if they're giving something away everytime you Top Up. It would be better if you could just choose it using your mobile. Posted by Junior, UK
  • Well, I have topped up today and so far no code sent to me.... Posted by susan reid, UK
  • i have got my code but i dont know where can i enter my code Posted by supaporn, uk
  • quite easy, just go on http://www.o2.co.uk/surprises and put the code in...
    Posted by Hank Moody, UK
  • I HAVE GOT MY CODE BUT DONT KNOW WHERE TO ENTER IT Posted by JACQUELINE LYLE, scotland
  • Arrrr.............. I have my code but can't find where to enter it. I've gone to www.o2.co.uk/surprises and still nothing. Posted by Lipstick, uk
  • is it worth the time to enter Posted by saorsa, scotland
  • well it could be good people dont have to see wot they have got Posted by Natasha ward, peterborough
  • well it dont say where to put ya code Posted by karen, england
  • ive gone to o2 top-up suprises think its working Posted by charlotte park, dorset
  • i also have code but cant find where to enter it come on o2 please help Posted by mel, hull
  • other networks give u nothing good job Posted by Darren Simms , N.Ireland
  • hey.... whats up with you guys !!!??? above this comments block.....is a link ! click..............! LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Posted by steve kreuz, uk
  • well you sent me my code and yet again still cant find where to put the code are u conning us o2 into beliveing we getting things for 3 Posted by stan, manchester
  • hi to everyone if you a strugling to find where to put your code i have worked it out you have to do the search throw google and it comes up straight away but me must warm you the suprises are not that great. thats the suprise Posted by stan, manchester
  • i can't find the place 2 put my code in what a con Posted by polly, preston
  • can not put my code in that you sent me i think o2 is coning o2 custamers yet again Posted by june, England
  • Got code, cannot find where to enter this code. Please can you help.
    Its for my wife's top up o2 surprises.
    Posted by R. Ledger, UK
  • where do you put the code this is just another mobile company con trick Posted by william harris, england
  • Got code, cannot find where to enter this code. Please can you help.
    I
    Posted by Tom Havard, England
  • what a load of rubish the suprise was hook a duck and what did i win 10 free txts just away to get customers to part we there money nae worth switching on my laptop. Posted by philapa basin, scotland
  • i also hav my code but cant find where i put it , i think they oughta give us a treat instead of having this trouble !!!!!!!!! Posted by julie, wolverhampton
  • I have gone through all the hoops, and have been unable to log in. Help!!!!!!!!! Posted by Sheila A Fisher, Scotland
  • IDIOTS Posted by MARK, england
  • wow!!! Posted by natalia, Poland
  • how do i enter my code cud any1 help me plz???? Posted by LEE DUFFY, ireland
  • i know its awkward but it can be done scroll down the page there s a link to o2 surprises good luck hope u do well Posted by MORTICIA, england
  • i got my code cant find how 2 register it whats going on is this yet another conn Posted by Tammy, Northern Ireland
  • I tried on my phone...er it took half an hour,then kept going....using lots of `money time`......i tried here..... and yes...nothing!! Missed eastenders as well! Giving up for a few days now. Posted by Rose, England
  • got my code too, also have no idea where to enter it... but i know where to shove it if the ignorance persists...!!!
    Posted by caximira, United Kingdom
  • i have topped up twice now .... got both codes ,now ... but yeah, although the link is on this page .....ITS NOT CLEAR !!!!!! so no one is an idiot ........ its just not to the usual O2 standard of marketing .......... Posted by Ronald ,Glasgow, Scotland ,U.K
  • How FRUSTRATING!!!!! Like many others above, I CANNOT figure out WHERE to ENTER the CODES!!! Somebody HEEEEEEEEELP!!!!!! Posted by LJG, England, UK
  • where on earth do i put my code in ????????????????????????? Posted by daemon beardmore, england uk
  • This site is a load of c*** and a wast of time Posted by Mr Grumpy, England
  • anyone who cant find where to put there code and is reading this go up the page and look for link-02 suprise click on that.. then press enter and after that go on play now and it will ask you for a phone number and a code.... good luck Posted by drew, england
  • think its absaloutly disgusting as o2 customers that we should be lied to like this its not the way to treat people especially with the credit crunch.we all want the best for our money.BOYCOTT O2 Posted by LIAM ARNOLD, wales
  • ive just been on and won a "free day" browsing the internet on my phone! couldnt have been easier,above comments theres a box with orange ad in it - ABOVE that press on "link- O2`s surprises"! and U R in.......simple! Posted by lorraine, scotland
  • Well i tried the link and that did not work either do o2 really want to give us these supposed top up surprises I need help come on o2 think of your older customers who are not all techo geniuses Posted by Jennifer Smith , Preston Lancashire England
  • trying to enter surprise code.hasn`t happened. the site is so simple, maybe to o2 but impossible for me.what a waste of time setting a scheme up that you can`t enter. is it for a select few? Posted by stan35, leic`s England
  • got my code can not find were to enter it not clear at all. Posted by lorraine wood, uk,
  • hard to find were to enter the code took ages and ages, when i finally did i "WON" 20 great absolutely fantastic texts that have to be used today and tomorrow. (i already have free txts) whoopy doooooo Posted by cathie, northern ireland
  • were i put my code? sorry my english i'm portuguese. Posted by f.bessa, huntingdon
  • where exactly am gonna put the activation coe?you said in O2.co.uk/surprises but its not working... Posted by lea, uk
  • Has EVERYONE been taking crazy pills?!
    You just click 'play' and then you go straight to a little box which asks for your mobile number and code.
    It's THAT simple.

    Come on people - I reckon labrats would figure that one out with a bit of trial and error...
    Posted by rb, UK
  • I just received a free day of browsing.. fat load of good that is seeing as I have an iPhone and unlimited browsing for a year!!! what a joke that is Posted by mike, uk
  • I've got 20 bloody landline minutes every time I've played this. Takes the piss. Posted by Tasha Jordan, Lapland.
  • Couldn't have been simpler, they send you a text with the url address and the code. Nice that you get 2 choices, I could choose either 100 free texts or 20 any network minutes. Not bad for nothing, and a fun little game too.
    Well done O2!
    Posted by Pete, uk
  • Where on earth are we supposed to enter our Codes ?
    Can some one help please . Hope this is not a scum
    Posted by Bajenja Achaali, Britain
  • i got the code but no wer 2 enter it help Posted by l3ah, uk
  • i topped up today and received no code Posted by gary pierpoint, uk
  • I have had two codes now and there is nowhere to enter it, you only 14 days from the date of your text to enter it. What happens after 14 days if there is nowhere to enter it........................... Posted by sarah, wales
  • garbage what arip off think i will change my supplier Posted by muggeridge, england
  • its a con not worth playing Posted by the truth, england
  • I entered my code with no problem.WOW! I won a great prize! 10 free picture messages. Pity (which of course O2 know) my phone doesn't do picture-messaging. Can't wait till next time I top up when I'll doubtless win an MP3 ringtone...which my phone also doesn't do! Posted by Gareth, England
  • ppl,try goin on2 the 2nd 1 dwn,on the page wiv loads of o2 stuff,its like a fair round game,click 2 play an it cums up wiv the place 2 put ur code in. Posted by a cummings, uk
  • i topped up on wednesday and have not yrt received a code Posted by LINDA , ENGLAND
  • Come on o2 just were do i put my GOLD CODE ?. Sort it out please .
    Thankyou.
    Posted by Robert . G, U.K
  • were do i put my silver code 02 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! u dont hav 2 ansa that 1 lol Posted by john , england
  • ON THIS PAGE THERE IS A LINK TO O2 SURPRISES CLICK ON THIS LINK AND IT WILL TAKE U THERE .I am a novice at this and i didi it come on people open your eyes Posted by stephen, england
  • l topped up £15 but received no code .nothing ..no code l was promised l feel cheated. Posted by agripa, united kingdom
  • I cannot find where to enter the code Posted by PEPUKAI CHIPARA, UNITED KINGDOM
  • i think once again its one of o2s cons, they tell you to top up for a suprise, and if you top up more you get an even bigger suprise, yes you do because you cant find where to put your code, thats the suprise i think its time to change my service no suprise in that one. Posted by andrew, united kindom
  • Just like a lot of other people i cannot find were to put the code i was sent. Can anybody help? Posted by A. Ryan, united kingdom
  • O2 – The UK's Leading Provider of Mobile Phones, Broadband & SIMs
    Update on o2 suprises - just sussed out what to do. Go to the link that says the following:-
    O2 is the UK’s leading provider of mobile phones and SIM cards, offering the
    best tariff ... Top-up Surprises. Surprises of all sizes every time you top up.
    www.02.co.uk/ - 37k - cached - related

    and click on this site. Follow instructions there. Unfortunately my code has now expired.


    Posted by A. Ryan, united kingdom
  • possibly the most pathetic web site ever, as an o2 customer for over ten years, why not just give me a small discount, instead of making me catch ducks. thanks for nothing o2.
    please stop texting me three times a day about this great offer!!! its crap.
    from a loyal customer.
    Posted by mr w, uk
  • put your code here

    http://topupsurprises.o2.co.uk/

    click enter and after put your code with your tel. number...and dont forget to play the game :))
    Posted by Gokhan, uk
  • Same as lots, struggled to find the page, then same as Gareth won 10 picture messages that are no use to me, and now O2's hassling me cos I didn't bother to pick them up! And did anybody else notice that according to O2 2.5% of £10 = 22p? Ever get the feeling you're being ripped off? Posted by A. Hearn, UK
  • aint gota clue why im writeing sumet just want ma suprise lol Posted by laura, manchester
  • Ive jus put my 2nd top-up on since u started the 02 surprises, so i hope i get beta luck dis time, coz last time u gav me 20 free o2 mins 2 ne 02 no on my fone, which was of no use 2 me coz i get 1000 mins or txts a month 2 my 02 nos ne way. Posted by Caroline Fanner, dorset
  • the code box wudnt let me put a 0 in it, it oni workd for certain letters its a load o w*** i demand a free laptop 4 wasting my time!!!! Posted by Sarah, Wakefield
  • 02 surprizes GREAT STUFF GOT 100 FREE TEXT MSGS. 02 ur the best.lol. Posted by tricia, lancashire
  • WELL O2 I PUT MY CODE THEN MY MATES I GOT FREE PIC MESSAGES BUT WHEN I CHECKED I BEEN BILLED FOR THEM. WHEN I DID MATES IT KEPT SAYING CHECK PHONE NUMBER AND CODE . SO WHAT A LOT OFF CRAP YOUR GIVING YOUR LOYAL CUSTOMERS YOU NEED TO RE THINK THIS X Posted by SHARRON ANDERSON, INVERNESS . SCOTLAND
  • fed up with going to links and finding i have error come up. please 02 make this easier, anyway must stop as chores to do.!!!!!! Posted by hotlips bournemouth, dorset
  • fed up with this rubbish cant find where to put dam code,waste of time Posted by kevin mcguckin, northern ireland
  • well 02 or may i be truthfull and call you scrooge.wot a nice way to thank all those loyal customers whos made you so big you realy dont care about them i know its a time of recession you should be making your customers happy its xmas but no you got to big for your boots and your good old reliable customers are still paying.havent you worked it out yet most net works give 100s of free texts out already shame on you happy xmas. Posted by mike nesfield., uk
  • call ur foneline for//help...none was givin about code..the code ran out now..am sick of this..loyal...eh//// Posted by davidpaisley, scotland
  • wher do ya put code its crap they gave me free calls and im deaf and cant use it what a load off crap this is you top up to get a surprise and its no better than wot u got a;ready Posted by christine aquilina, uk
  • i have got my code but i don'tknow where i enter it? Posted by jasim mohammed, england
  • wots this shit ? i put my code in n its tellin me i avent im going to be v cross wen the help line opens lol
    Posted by vic, england
  • every duck has 20 landline minutes lol .try re -enterin before submittin its a bloody con and it only last 24 hrs huh Posted by olwen, england
  • Well i have an o2 mobile and every time i top up i get free 300 text messages every month but that is only when i top up. and that is a good thing but i get these messages asking me random questions and i f i answer these question's i will get a prize and i keep getting them what am i supposed to stop them WEIRD messages coming to me please help its annoying and SUCKS!!! Posted by Selin, England london
  • COME ON I AINT GOT TYYYM FORR DISHH SYTT Posted by Selin, Engliand london
  • want ma suprises Posted by kirstie woodall, england
  • i still haven had my code, i never get given one when i top up! i bet its a con. Posted by sally lewis, england
  • wat my surprises Posted by Deborah orr, antrim
  • http://topupsurprises.o2.co.uk/nonflash/prizes.html
    use your code here.
    Posted by martin page, united kingdon
  • have just recieved my free 50 picture messages thanks a lot o2 Posted by jenny, england
  • How do i access my Silver surprise given to me by o2.co.uk/surprises Posted by Cosmos Pritchard, England , United Kingdom
  • HI HOW & WHERE DO I ENTER MY CODE FOR o2 SURPRISES. IVE TRIED & FAILED SO FAR Posted by S. SUGDEN, england
  • wht a joke a few free picture messeges and calls tht have to be all used in same day spending £100 a week on credit more some times wht a joke Posted by ....Bri, uk
  • where is the code ???? Posted by sarah , England
  • my daughter entered the code and she was signed up for something completely different and it took £7 off her aswell o2 needs to give better instructions Posted by pamela lewis, staffordshire
  • hiya all sometimes the site doesnt work sometimes it does come on 02 sort it out Posted by gillian, england
  • i would like to know were to enter my silver code please Posted by michelle stevens, england
  • were do i put the code Posted by daniel ree, England
  • topped up but never got my code Posted by olivia turner, england
  • wow!!!!!!!! absolutly perthetick...... o2, what a load of s**t!!!!!
    nowhere to put that daft code!!!
    Posted by carl, lancashire
  • i topped up today i got the code but when i typed it in it said the code was not recannaysed Posted by chloeXxXxX, scotland
  • I KEEP GETTING MESSAGES SAYING YOU HAVE A SECRET GIFT BUT CAN NEVER RETRIEVE IT WHY IS THAT THEN I HAVE MISSED OUT ON SEVERAL OF THESE AS I CANNOT FIND OUT HOW OR WHERE TO GIVE MY CODE
    PAUL FROM CROYDON
    Posted by PAUL TIMMS, england
  • I canot access the "Surprises" site to enter my code - I have been on several sites now - but still nothing. Can you offer any advice please ??
    Janet from West Yorkshire.
    Posted by Janet, UK
  • EASY TO PLAY I GOT AND GOT 20 LANDLINE CALL......CHEERS....O2
    TO THE PEOPLE YOU CANT FIND THE SITE TYPE..O2 TOP UP SURPRIZES AND JUST FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTION ...GOODLUCK
    Posted by ROSEMARIE, u k
  • Where do i enter the codes. Posted by Ronald A F Upton, uk
  • i'm sooooooo pleased i'ts not just me!,i give up!! Posted by carole dicker, england
  • www.o2.co.uk/suprises

    ya need java installed i think
    Posted by marcus, uk
  • Every time i try to log in i get a page with how to do n questions n answers n stuff n a blank white page at the top. Phoned o2 n the girl i spoke to said that she could get it on her screen in front of her, but guess she must have a super computer as i've tried all different ways n still cant do it. I've got 3 silver surprises to use now and can't - very frustrating!!!!! Posted by Treena, Uk
  • what a big con ive tried non, dec jan. NOTHING CANT EVEN GET ON TO WEBB PAGE. I HAVE BEEN WITH 02 FOR 5YRS AND THIS HAS BEEN WORST OFFER EVER Posted by PAM TRACEY, SCOTLAND
  • Wer do i pt my code for o2 surprises? i dont get it HELP ME :) Posted by lisa, England
  • Every body i know how to do it now! click on the little bit under the writting at the top that says link-o2 surprises, it will take u to another page u play hook a duck n pik a duck and wotevers on the bottom of the duk is ur surprise, really quite simple! Posted by lisa louise oliver, England
  • I can only access internet at work because, like quite a few people I know, I haven't got a home computer! I am also blocked from accessing the surprises website. Why can we not just listen to a menu and press a number for the surprise we would like, that would be fairer to everyone! Posted by Sue H, UJ
  • O2BA WINNER OF THE SURPISE DRAW OF 10,000 THIS MONTH WOULD BE FANTASTIC. Posted by DEREK MORRIS, england
  • celtic 4in a row . tyrone 2 in a row .i love o2 and u2, Posted by brian devlin, tyrone
  • bobby sands mp . ur always on my mind , 1981. Posted by cristy moore , eire
  • o2 stick ur 20 free texts up ur nat king cole . wot a load da shite . ps up the hoops ' Posted by tam , scotland
  • i have just entred the silver prize dram, and i got 10 free minutes to uk mobiles, this is the second time now. However i am not reciving them and i cant use them, i have activated on the website. also does any 1 now how to set ur phone so i can recive free txts and minutes when i top up?? Posted by reece humphreys, england
  • dram = draw !! my bad Posted by reece humphreys, england
  • Yees retardeed ir wit :S? Posted by Young Dalmuir Team, Scotland
  • HI I JUST GOT 50 FREE 02 MINS TALKTIME I TOPPED UP WITH £15 AND YOU GO TO 02 TOP UP SUPRISES Posted by JULIE, UK
  • well all i can say is we are the dopey fuxxkers that have just gone on there web sites and there are 12 of them we all have just contrabuted there accounts cause every time we go on to there site they get money for it ,,, what a joke and we are the ones who fell for it shame on you o2 Posted by jess booth, grimsby/great briton
  • yes i agree i ave bn on ages & i still cannot find page on wer 2 claim my surprise! wots up o2 do you not read ur comments as alot of people ave the same problem? sort it out please! Posted by louise holland, ireland
  • how do i get my 02 suprises Posted by colin hamid, england
  • how do i recieve my gift ? Posted by lisa lidgett, england
  • how do i recieve my gift Posted by linda dawkins, england
  • got my code had tex saying 50 anytime free pictures had been put on my phone cant find them it also said my balance will expire in 7 days time did not read terms and conditions so i dont know if theyve conned me Posted by hywel , wales
  • i have got the code but i dont know where to entered Posted by esther phiri, uk
  • Hey GuyZ. It was so easy to enter the code as to ask for a paint in a goddamn CLUB.
    the only ruddy thing you gotta do is to go on: o2.co.uk surprises and the rest is so easy as to hump a girl.lol lol
    Posted by Uli, Caribbean CUBA
  • Hi people it was a very good surprise love all the treats thanks o2 Posted by Pamela Wilson, N Ireland
  • I have my code, but i don't know what to do. Posted by Hadji, England
  • as like everyone else on this site ,got the code but no where to put it ,waste of time Posted by trish graham, england
  • just put in the code 4 my silver suprise and wat did i get.......a ring tone but it only plays 3 words........fed up with this havent heard or seen anyone winning the good prizes with the silver or gold codes ........ Posted by sally phillips, belfast n.ireland
  • i got 20 free txts 4 my silver suprise. already on txt any time and get 300 free txts a month which i dont use, i sure o2 do it on purpose. sort it out o2 and give ya head a shake Posted by justin s dempsey, england
  • its crap ive had to phone mine through customer service everytime,9 codes up to now tho they did give me the money bk after i asked 4 the phonecalls i had to make to customer services, so its not a good idea and it obviously doesnt work due to all ov the above lolxxxxxxxxxx Posted by claire lancaster, england
  • brilliant idea from 02 we have never had any trouble getting our reward thanx 02 great doin buisness with you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Posted by pam, coventry england
  • o2 is the leading uk network see us through the credit crunch with more fabulous give a ways well done o2 keep up the good workmar Posted by mark, england
  • i dont now where to put the pin nomber Posted by evgenia, Scotland
  • go 2 google search type in o2 surprises click on o2 top-up surprises click play now enter your phone number and your code hook the duck and get your surprise now every body stop youre wingging it really does work!!! Posted by natasha, england
  • Type in the address to the tool bar. I played tonight and picked a duck, i have won a nintendo wii..............omg can't beleive it Posted by Jackie, England
  • to enter go to: http://topupsurprises.o2.co.uk/
    choose : enter
    choose : play now
    enter your details and PLAY
    Posted by Diana, UK
  • I KEEP GETTING A NUMBERFOR SURPRISES SO I FIRER UP MY COMPUTER TO ENTRE THE NUMBER BUT NOTHING IS THERE I WOULD SOONER HAVE THE MIN THEN THE SURPRISE. Posted by EVA MAY MOSBY, east london
  • Im just delighted its not just me!!! Iv been trying for ages and still cant find the blinking box!! Thank goodnes im not alone, was getting paranoid there!! xXx Posted by Ann Jackson Best, Scotland
  • Whole heap of rubbish, everytime I hook a duck it.s the same prize
    and when i go to collect the 10 mins free call to any network . a box
    comes up saying error in claiming you.re prize but it dosen,t tell you
    how to clear the error. Thats me done with o2 for lying & cheating their
    customers & i was one for 8yrs.
    Posted by Angela, United Kingdom
  • its a con and to the guy who said celtic 4 in a row wake up ya tattie howker and live in the real world Posted by billy king, scotland
  • hello Posted by hi, england
  • put my code in waiting for a good prize now Posted by stuart snailham, england
  • as an o2 customer 4 9 years i am very dissapointed with this latest offer isnt it about time you took notice of what everyone is saying and give us back some of the loyalty we have given you over the years ,instead of stupid games just give us a number to text ,and make the prizes worth while . Posted by irene, england
  • i spend at least 100 quid a month with 02 i'm glad i can now get an extra reward and look forward to being treated as no-one else bothers and would make a nice change lol Posted by nicola nickson, good old England
  • GOT ME CODE WHAT NEXT Posted by KEVIN, ENGLAND
  • why do i keep getting error Posted by colin, england
  • pure rip off. o2 suprises con job. its theft. u shud be prossecuted. 10 free picture messages t use in 1 day. what a load of shite. keep it Posted by david ellis, england
  • IT'S FREE FFS people-stop whinging! how the hell is it theft?muppet. Posted by Lynne, UK
  • i keep getting rubbish prizes. theyre all things i never use or can even use on my phone. and today, to top it all off, i ended up getting out of the two prizes the OTHER prize and NOT the one i selected. i have also had over about £10 taken off of my phone balance too for some unknown reason! i was on £20.80 and am down to £9.70!!!!????!!!! Posted by Anon, England
  • I dont know why everyone moans i get my prize every time.i think its great o2.thankyou.madmax Posted by maxine, England
  • wot a load of crap it wont let me enter my codes i av 6 surprises to claim and cant Posted by debbie white, england
  • what is wrong with you people it is so easy Posted by matthew, bucks
  • Rubbish prize! I already have free minutes which I can't possibly use so an extra few minutes to use in three days is pointless. Posted by Dave, UK
  • i have Code So Were Do I Put It In????/ plz get back to me .....
    Posted by michael, northern-ireland
  • LOL STILL NOT FOUND WHERE IT GOES????? ........................ Posted by michael, UK
  • I think this whole new suprise thing is terrible, i just done mine and got a free ringtone which i wont even get as my phone doesnt have alot of space, i am 29 and been with o2 as long as i can remember and this has to be the worst thing yet, come on o2 take it back to how it was when we could pick and choose what we would want. Posted by joanne, england
  • i have tried with this suprise thing and i just carnt get it to work . talk about making it hard . someone help pleeeeeeeeeeeezzzzz ???????????? Posted by sharon park , uk
  • dunno what ur all moanin at, u gotta top up anyway, so its only a little bonus 4 bein wiv emm no one else is as good as o2, who give u 10% back every 3 months, sometimes i get crap surprises n sometimes i get good ones, i only ever top up £15 a month now wiv the brilliant bolt on i'm on, o2 unlimited, all my friends n family r on o2, better than paying £40pm on orange, so i'm glad 2 b wiv o2! Posted by Rayhannah Hanson, U.K
  • I think it is a nice idea, but the surprises come with a lot of restrictions. I prefer 02 treats because you get a wider selection of things you can have, and 02 rewards is great because it extends the value of credit. Posted by Paul, UK
  • how do i get my rewards now i have an account someone please help me thanks Posted by manda.wall@live.co.uk, United Kingdom
  • thank god im not the only one.cant get my reward.where do you put code for gods sake.wot a load of shit Posted by mark, uk
  • after a long struggle to find WHERE to put the code,i won 50 mins free call time but if this is the same as the call time i get for topping up then suppose will never use it. Some one explain the FREE EVENING bit because i havnt a clue what time evening is with o2. Posted by sandra, uk
  • I find it eazy to find the 02 surprises page each time I top up I get my code and then I go on line follow the links its so simple a child could do it (and they say that the irish are thick well I ask you
    I find it so eazy to find the 02 surprises on line ,every time I top up and get my code all I have to do is log on to the 02 web site and follow the link,so eazy that a child could do it (god and they say we Irish are thick well I ask you who is really thick)
    Posted by terry, northern Ireland
  • i won an apple ipod touch cant believe it !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Posted by milly, bonny scotland
  • very good Posted by tom, uk
  • cant get to claim surprise where do i go Posted by marion theabould, uk
  • fukin hell stress heads, it says it at the top of the screen durrrrrr!!!!! Posted by christine, ENGLAND
  • Easy to find. I've entered codes many times and there's obviously only 2 Gold prizes available - 50 or 20 mins of calls for a v limited time.
    Not worth my time to enter, won't bother again.
    Posted by James, UK
  • You must top up by £10 and you should get a code. After that you got to http://topupsurprises.o2.co.uk/uk_o2surprises_web/site/play-now.html and click play. then put in your mobile number and code and play the game. Posted by huzi, UK
  • i like the idea of o2surprises because what have you got to lose i have had 3 surprises 1: 100 free txts 2: free mobile web browsing 3: 50 free landline minutes just txt SURPRISE to 61300 or visit http://topupsurprises.o2.co.uk/uk_o2surprises_web/site/play-now.html Posted by kurtis, UK
  • **** PLEASE JOIN ME AND REPORT THIS TO BBC WATCHDOG ****

    I’ve been receiving the reward codes each time that I top up and have visited 02’s website numerous times to play both the silver and gold games.

    All goes well to begin with. I am able to enter my mobile number and reward code as required and I even get to hook a duck (or 2 when playing the gold game).

    Problem is when I go to collect my prize I am met with the message that says: ‘There was an error preventing you from collecting your prize’. SO HELPFUL!!!!

    I have now spent almost 2 months making phone calls to 02’s customer services dept at 25p per call (from my mobile) and have been told various different things including:

    1. To try and claim my prize again in 24 hours. (Doesn't work still!)
    2. They are experiencing technical problems which will be rectified shortly. (After 2 months of trying is this still the reason?)
    3. The problem is my computer and to try and claim from somebody elses! (Not true as had the same result when trying from no less than 4 others!)

    Also whenever I call 02 they promise that an advisor will phone me back within 24 hours and each time I wait 3 days before phoning them again!

    Oh , by the way - I wouldn’t bother emailing your complaint either as they don’t acknowledge it let alone respond!

    I’ve sent all these details to BBC’s Watchdog website - perhaps they’ll have more luck investigating this!

    The more of you that report this to them the better chance we all have of getting our so called prizes!
    Posted by Caroline, UK
  • I have managed to put in the codes and recieve my free texts, phone calls or picture messages, but since it has been publicated on TV it will not allow me to put my number in. What a load of rubbish. Cant you just keep the thing o2 we was much happier without it Thanks. Posted by Carina, Northamptonshire
  • Was told that I had won a game and that it was ready to download it cost me over £8 TO TRY TO DOWNLOAD GAME WHICH I STILL DIDNT GET!!!!
    Even after ringing several times to try and claim it. So to me it is a complete con!
    Posted by Pam Boughton, Uk
  • found where to enter code tried dozenz of times keeps saying server not available and has done for 8 days now Posted by tracy, uk
  • The usual con top up and we will reward you this is a con and should be reported to trading standards i have topped up since november 08 still cannot enter code waste of time as soon as my phone is out dated and not working i shall be returning to another provider. nice one o2 lying sods Posted by david moore, wales
  • i like 02 network because it`s good and they tell u what stuff is going on but as spiecally they help u by givin u informasion too. Posted by william blackmore, wales
  • here's a weird thing the site is not accessable from my desk top but it is accessable from my laptop, when i say accessable i mean i can get on to the page with both computer's but i can only enter my phone number and code useing the laptop, with the desk top it,s just like it's a picture. Posted by S Torres, uk
  • why do i get free text when i already get free text with my package Posted by marie caine, england
  • ive just been back on to the site on my desktop and gained access useing the (ctrl & f5) button's at the same time, whilst on the code entry sreen,
    (02 SURPRISE'S HERE WE COME)
    Posted by S Torres, UK. Liverpool
  • o2 surprizes are great i love them now i do not have any money on my phone
    and o2 just sent me a text saying we are bla bla bla now giving
    you tow pounds 2.04 in the next 24 hours
    Posted by claire kelly [ age 9], ireland / belfast/ uk
  • none Posted by jonathan trotter, england
  • COMPLETELY AND UTTERLY A LOAD OF SHITE
    DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME
    Posted by Andy, UK
  • well i topped up £10 todayy andgot my code :d ... u wil never guess what i won ... a nintendo wii ime so appy .. so ppl ,it aint a scam Posted by lilly, england
  • hiii Posted by nick, uk
  • hello Posted by nickhil, uk
  • hi yaaaaaaaaaaaa Posted by nick, uk
  • wot a load of crap o2 this con has run its course now.its about time you invented another con.......bullshitters. Posted by tommy, uk
  • yeah its a load of shite. after topping up say over twenty quid and they give you 15 minutes to other o2 mobiles youd feel kind of defeated..
    they should at least let you choose your surprise. if we stop topping up they wouldnnt be doing too good they should take into consideration the fact they rely on us and should gived us a bit more of a decent reward.
    anybody know any cheats for o2 surprises?
    Posted by rachel,15, scotland, motherwell
  • last time I had some free texts to send in a few hours... this time I can call O2 phones if I can work out which people in my phone book are actually on O2 .
    This is a con for 10 year old kids or something !!
    Posted by Paul Doyle, England GB UK
  • i think every 02 person should have a small prize every week without topping up or a big prise every month without topping up COOL! Posted by samantha, northern ireland
  • i have my code dont no where to enter it????? Posted by stephanie steele , scotland
  • i have never had a problem gettin a surprize, tho its onli ever mins, texts or browsing! they show all the actuall 'prizes' eg.. tv's phones, i pod's etc, i do this every week and have done from the very first week of it and iv never had anything other than mins or texts....which i already have anyway!! Posted by louise, northern ireland
  • dont know where to put the code Posted by Mrs M C Anderson, Northumberland
  • http://topupsurprises.o2.co.uk/uk_o2surprises_web/site/play-now.html Posted by -Live.Laugh.Love Aka Leicesterbabe., Leicester, Uk:)
  • okay this is so easy..... it should say the website in the txt you recieve.....
    go to...
    o2.co.uk/surprises

    make a note that the o is a letter o
    the one in the alphabet

    its easy and worth it except the ducks seem to lag a bit but thats probs just my pc

    i got 80 txts and 65 mins to uk landlines lol i think its worth it coz it dont take your credit

    i topped up £30

    and apparently you have to top up £15 or more for a code

    dont moan about my grammar just trying to help lol
    Posted by mikey, uk
  • DONT KNOW WHERE TO PUT THE CODE AND THE LAST TIME MY MUM DONE IT FOR ME I GOT 35 FREE TXTS AND I ALREADY GET UNLIMITED TXTS. Posted by DEREK RAMSAY, SCOTLAND
  • i got my 02 surprises and found i had 3 days to call 10 people for my free calls and 2 use all my text meassages to the same people what acon? Posted by john fox, east sussex
  • I THINK THIS CODE BUSINESS CAN GET A LITTLE ANNOYING AS YOU HAVE TO GO ONLINE.. WOULD BE SOO MUCH EASIER IF IT WAS DONE THROUGH THE PHONE!

    HOWEVER I GOT 50% OFF CALLS AND TEXTS...
    ANOTHER TIIME I GOT 30 FREEE ANY NETWORK MINS..

    ITS ALLRYTE BUT THEY SHOULD GIVE BETTER REWARDS !THEYRE A LITTLE BORING!! ;)
    Posted by Nazia S, UK
  • what terrible surprises waste of time.such a short time to take advantage too.total crap as usual Posted by vic sayce, uk
  • SEND A MAIL TO "mycare.o2.uk" TELL THEM YOUR FRUSTRATION AND THAT YOU LEAVING O2.THEY WILL RUN LIKE HEADLESS CHICKEN. Posted by DRIDI AYATOU, england
  • brilliant 02 been with ur network years will recomend to all no probs with surprises cannot understand people having probs with ur network good luck to all Posted by KENNETH MATTINGLEY, uk
  • my friend topped up £10 & she got 3 fantastic choices 2 chose from that i went on line & got 4 her..then wen i tried my luck with the ducks after topping up £15 my surprise choice was pure & utter rubbish..i spend over £300 on top up's wen i last got my 10% bk i had £34..im thinking of changing networks,cum on o2 get ur act 2gether.im very unhappy :(

    Posted by diane stevenson, Scotland.
  • Still have not received my prize????????????????????? or email. Posted by Patricia Herbert, England
  • STILL WAITING FOR MY PRIZE TWICE IV TOP UP Posted by HELEN DAWSON, SCOTLAND
  • i topped up today n wat a surprise not got my o2 surprise code, normally have no probs i get code straight away, so who do i get in touch with to recieve my code. Posted by lynne leyland, england
  • O2 surprises. very annoying. The codes only stay valid for a certain time before they expire. the prizes they offer are of no use what so ever (most of us have free texts / wap time. the more bizzare prizes i have won are free calls to other o2 phones. free calls for a day between 6 and 7 pm
    it takes ages for the surprises page to load too. talk about waisting my time.

    surely BBC watchdog can do something to sort out this ridiculos promotion or even better is there an MP who can help and sort out the marketing team at O2.
    they need naming and shaming as the worst network. (sadly o2 is the only phone provider i can get signal were i live otherwise i'd be else where!)
    Posted by mark , wales
  • once again o2 has conned me, i,ve topped up and hey ho cant enter code that was sent to me??????????????????????????? why. waiting for a reply. unhappy customer. Posted by terence bray, england
  • heyyy guyss i have entered my code and dey said will have ma surprise shortly buh i havent had nothing yet!
    Posted by zabihullah, England
  • i have'nt got a clue how or what ive got to do to get my socalled surprise.but i think thats what is all about eh Posted by david middlemas, england
  • not got glue anyone else think so Posted by middlemas, england
  • seems like these 02 suprises are getting worse, looked at mine and declined as a total waste of time, free mins and txt are great but blockbuster and theatre tickets are a waste for me. time to move on i think Posted by paul bellusci, northampton
  • i would rather not have even waisted my time getting a suprise, logged on and hooked a duck and got 35 free txts to use within 2 days. pls tell me why u have free txts as a suprise when if u top up £10 pounds i already have unlimited free txts to any network for 30 days so there is no gain what so ever, tolal waist of time collecting a suprise Posted by kenny spence, scotland
  • surprise!surprise!surprise no surprise what a waste of time Posted by robert wharton, england
  • if you give me the code robert then i will show you where to enter it Posted by ehjghow3yebn, england
  • here whats the crack with this, 35 free texts even though ive got unlimited texts anyway?! the cheek! Posted by deee, eng
  • thanx 02 for my un limated text with hook the duck yeah your right a child cun do it my daughter ten and won unlimated text i wont give her name tanx babe,love mam thanx 02 louise Posted by louise, wales
  • Have enterd the code I was txt & mobile No. and keeps coming ERROR Posted by Dave Boyd, UK
  • my code is enter ed correctly but comes up error every time tried to email 02 about this problem but cannot get through to them, i am now going to go elsewhere and take my family and friends with me. Posted by james dobson, england
  • I top up and get the free code when i enter it all i get is things that are of no use to me, so much for winning an ipod or gamestation.
    What the hell am i going to use free picture messages with, my phone cant use that.
    As for free calls to 02 networks i already have the 500 free mins...so thats no use either.
    Cinema tickets??? not in my area.
    Pizza ?? not in my area.
    Health spa...miles away
    Free Texts.....already got them

    Come on o2 give us something that we can really use, after all we are the ones keeping you in a job.
    Posted by Robert Broughton, Scotland
  • fed up trying to log my gold code and getting error all the time.No bother getting the duck code but what a waste of time as the prizes are a load of rubbish.Its just another british con trying to pull the wool over our eyes posted by kenny in inverclyde Posted by kenny, scotland
  • fed up trying to log my gold code and getting error all the time.No bother getting the duck code but what a waste of time as the prizes are a load of rubbish.Its just another british con trying to pull the wool over our eyes posted by kenny in inverclyde Posted by kenny, scotland
  • I suggest that people look into alternatives to O2 on the grounds of call costs instead of gimmicky prizes. Tesco at 10p minute to landlines and other mobiles so long as you spend £15 per month, Asda at 8p minute to other mobiles as well as land lines. If you buy an Asda sim card (50p) there are instructions provided showing how to keep your number if you make the move. I for one am tired of paying o2 inflated charges.

    C.E.
    Posted by Clive Evrall, england
  • anybody would think that o2 would make things simplier to find on thier sites . o2 surprises where is it ? when you reach the site to play surprises its a merry go round because you cant get into it . o2 webmail .it would be much easier to get into fort knox . . come on o2 wake up and keep everything concised it gets boring having to do the run around lookin for things which should be > Posted by TOMMY, N.IRELAND
  • I have been with o2 for 2 poxy years and everytime they fuck up my suprise.
    I put 15 quid on and got my 'gold supirse' all weekend unlimited calls to any network and landline. It last a day. Sort it out o2, your going to lose your customers
    Posted by Natasha, Salisbury England
  • IS EVERY ONE ON THIS SITE RETARDED?? ITS NOT ROCKET SCIENCE TO REDEEM YOUR CODES!!

    THE SUPRISES ARE SHITE SO I WOULDNT BOTHER DOING IT, WHY DO YOU NEED FREE TEXTS AND CALLS WHEN YOU ALREADY HAVE THEM!!

    BOO..!!
    Posted by Glenn, UK
  • ive only had about 3 top suprises since ive been with o2 thats a few years now peraphs it only the lucky ones who get them Posted by linda, uk
  • Glenn (poster above) is absolutely right. The whole thing is a pathetic scam. I've had over twenty gold surprises and never won a damn thing worth having, even on multiple tries (you get 3). O2 know I've already got free texts and O2 calls so that's all they ever give me - No Surprises there then.
    Posted by Billy, UK
  • i have tried loads of times to enter my 02 code to get gold prize but never lets you enter it i think its a big con no prizes at all 02 Posted by k.foxall, england
  • prizes are rubbish Posted by wendy, wales
  • 4d 1st time ever iv topped up £15 & didnt even get my o2 suprise!!! :-( help o2!!!!!!!!!!!! Posted by tim grant, england
  • first time i got my o2 surprise it was a doddle, easy peasy, ok not great prize was 50% off all calls at weekend, tried again a few times well more than a few times actually,but page just dosnt load for you to enter your code, wot a waste of time even bothering sending me one, o2 just forget it, its bobar Posted by tina, england
  • ur web site is always down 2 days iv been tryin 2 do my o2 surprises can u fix ur site plzzzzzzzzzz. Posted by melanie, uk
  • know how to get on site . but imposible to get through take.s days Posted by H.Edge, england
  • IV TOPPED UP TWICE GOT ME CODE TWICE ENTERED IT TWICE AND WON ONE 30 MINS FREE CALLS AND 2ND 30% OFF ME CALLS I THINK ITS EASY AND GOOD Posted by TONIA, STAFFORDSHIRE
  • whats wrong with the o2 suprises website,i enter my phone number and then the code and all i get is cant connect with server.over 7 days ive been trying,i know theres nothing wrong with my connection.im not a happy chappie Posted by karl bramwell, england
  • I HAVE TOPPED UP £15 FOE THE LAST 9 MONTHS AND NEVER RECEIVED AN 02 SURPRISE YET...

    ALSO I DIDNT TOP UP ON TIME LAST MONTH, I WAS 2 DAYS LATE TOPPING UP AND I HAVE TO WAIT TILL NEXT MONTH FOR MY FREE CALLS..
    02 IS 1 BIG CON....
    Posted by Debbie Rusling, England
  • i love some1 who told me 2 die wat do i do???? Posted by sexii, england
  • cant get my o2 surprises this month, Posted by chris, country
  • TO GET YOUR CODE QUICKLY JUST TYPE INTO GOOGLE SEARCH 02 SURPRISES GAME AND THE LINK WILL COME STRAIGHT UP, THE LINK THING THEY SENT U DOSENT EVEN WORK COZ IT DIDNT WORK FOR ME EITHER HOPE THIS HELPS. Posted by Alex, Hertfordshire
  • hey, ive enterd my code and i got the free week end and evening calls for a week. only problem is what time is evening ? Posted by Shahzad, United kingdom
  • I have been an almost satisfied customer for years but have only once received notification of surprises despite topping up every 6 weeks with £30 each time.
    How much have I lost? 3 G will be my next move.
    Posted by Peter Mitchell-Davis, UK
  • the 02 surprises i have had are not worth having wast of time claiming them absolute rubbish Posted by kevin stephenson, england
  • i havent got my code Posted by umaid sher, england

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