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# What's the difference between Claiming, Redeeming and Validating?

### Claiming

  
You can set a claim action on our coupons which consumers must perform before they can claim (= use) the coupon.  
We offer the following claim actions:  
  
*   Share coupon on Facebook
  
*   Enter a promotional code
  
*   Install an app
  
*   Watch a video
  
*   Make a payment
  
*   Enter personal data + Make a payment
  
*   Watch a video + Enter personal data
  
*   Watch a video + Make a payment
  
  

### Redeeming

  
When a consumer presents the claimed coupon at the point of sale to make use of the offer, that's called redeeming.  
Redeeming is a term that relates to the point of view of the consumer.  
  

### Validating

  
When a coupon is exchanged at and processed through the point of sale, that's called validating. After validation the coupon cannot be used again.  
Validating is a term that relates to the point of view of the vendor.