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Do EA gift cards work on Origin?

eCards are gift cards that are emailed to you, while the other version is a physical gift card. Both will have a code you'll have to redeem on your Origin account to add funds to your EA account wallet.
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Can I use EA gift cards on Origin?

“EA Gift Cards may be redeemed at www.origin.com/redeem or directly within EA online stores, such as www.origin.com, that accept EA Wallet as a payment method." "EA Gift Cards can only be redeemed once and cannot be reloaded, resold, transferred for value, refunded or redeemed for cash or applied to any other account.”
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Can you use EA gift card for Sims?

Get great PC games from franchises like The Sims™, Battlefield™, EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Dragon Age™, Need for Speed™ and more! Use this EA Play gift card for EA PC purchases, including full games, DLC, & EA PLAY subscription. Visit ea.com/redeem in your web browser.
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Does EA wallet work on Origin?

An EA wallet is for use on EA Desktop or Origin for the purchase of EA PC Games. It won't be able to be used to purchase PlayStation games. Your EA Wallet is a pool of funds you can use for purchasing games, in-game content, and Origin Access subscriptions through Origin.
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Can you use a gift card to buy games on Origin?

Yes. You can use it through the Origin app to buy anything.
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How to Redeem/Use EA Gift Card Online (2022)

Can I buy an EA game on Steam and use it on Origin?

Yes! EA Play is available for PC via Steam or Origin as well as on Xbox One and PlayStation®4. Please note: while EA Play is available on multiple platforms your membership is tied to the platform you joined on.
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Is EA and Origin the same?

What's the difference between the EA app and Origin? The EA app is our latest PC platform, designed with player feedback in mind to be foundational for the future of EA PC gaming. Origin is our legacy client, and will soon be replaced by the EA app.
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Does EA not use Origin anymore?

Electronic Arts have formally launched their new store client doodad after a long open beta, replacing the much-maligned Origin with something they refer to as "the EA app" (its actual name is only "EA"). They say it's faster and better.
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How do I add a gift card to Origin?

Redeem your EA Origin Gift Card via the Origin website
  1. Go to the website of EA Origin;
  2. Log into your EA account;
  3. Navigate to "Payment Methods";
  4. Choose "Add More" next to the EA Wallet;
  5. Add the code and follow up on the next instructions.
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Can I get Sims 4 with EA Play?

Yes. You will need the Origin™ client and an EA Account to install and register The Sims 4. Once installed, you don't need to be online to play.
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Can I play my Sims 4 on EA Play?

The Sims™ 4 EA Play Edition is now on The Play List.
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Where can I use my EA gift card?

You can use the Gift Card balance in your EA Wallet to buy games, in-game items, EA Play memberships, Pogo Products (US residents only), and any real money items available in EA's PC games. Gift Cards cannot be used to pre-order games.
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How do I add Origin to EA?

On EA Help
  1. Click Log In.
  2. Choose the option to sign in using your platform credentials.
  3. Fill in the login details from your platform in the pop-up. If your EA Account and the account you're linking use the same email address, you will be prompted to verify your login.
  4. All set! Your accounts are linked.
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How do I redeem my Origin code on EA app?

Redeem your product code in the EA app
  1. Launch the EA app.
  2. Log in to your EA Account.
  3. Open My Library.
  4. Select Redeem Code.
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Why did EA drop Origin?

Origin is EA's equivalent of Steam, and even though it has tens of millions of users, EA listened to feedback and acknowledged "the limitations of this platform in a quickly evolving entertainment landscape." The answer to those limitations didn't involve fixing Origin, though, rather EA decided to replace it(Opens in ...
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Do I need both Origin and EA?

Re: Do I need Origin and EA Desktop at the same time? The real answer is Yes, if an older games need origin, the EA beta app won't work, but will try and uninstall origin. Because EA is in beta mode, will they eventually be able to replace the origin app, who knows?!?
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How much is EA Origin?

For $14.99/month or $99.99/year, all of this is yours for as long as you're an Origin Access Premier member. Cancel anytime. Visit https://www.origin.com/store/origin-access and join today.
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Is Sims 4 free on Origin?

Already have the EA app for Windows or Origin for Mac? Open your launcher and download for free! The Sims 4 is not available on mobile devices.
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Should I buy EA Play on Origin or Steam?

You can buy the games separately. If you are interested in EA Play, it actually *is* better to get it on Origin, as it has a bigger catalog on there. If you are interested in individual games, you should get them wherever you fancy them.
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Should I get EA Play on Origin or Steam?

Actually I'd say getting it on Origin/EA App is better. The Steam version requires Origin anyway, furthermore the EA App is incompatible to Sims on Steam and using the Steam version of any EA game will prevent you from using the EA app if you care for that (EA App replaces Origin while Steam requires Origin).
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What is Origin called now?

Origin is a digital distribution platform developed by Electronic Arts for purchasing and playing video games. In October 2022, Origin ceased operations for its Windows platform, directing players to EA Play. The Mac and mobile versions remain online.
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How to get Sims 4 for free?

How to Download The Sims 4 for Free on PC, Mac, and Consoles
  1. Go to the EA website to downlaod the EA app.
  2. Sign into your EA account or create a new account.
  3. Search for 'The Sims 4' using the search bar.
  4. Go to the Sims 4 store page to download the game for free.
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Do EA gift cards expire?

So yes, it's true gift cards can expire, but federal protection ensure consumers have at least one year to use their gift cards penalty free and up to five years guaranteed.
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How long will Sims 4 be free?

8 years after its launch (back in 2014), EA's game goes to the free-to-play format. That's right, The Sims 4 becomes free for anyone who wants to try it and get it. And when we get it, it will be forever, of course.
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