Question 1

What is Perkly?

Accepted Answer

Perkly is a free app for students and locals in Athens, Georgia to discover and claim exclusive deals at nearby food spots, cafés, bars, fitness studios, and local businesses.

Question 2

Is Perkly free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Perkly is completely free for students and locals. Business owners pay a monthly subscription to list deals and access growth tools.

Question 3

How do I claim a deal on Perkly?

Accepted Answer

Create a free Perkly account, browse deals on the Explore page, and tap any deal to see the daily PIN. Show the deal screen at the business counter — the staff verifies the timestamped redemption stamp, which displays today's date and time.

Question 4

How does the PIN redemption system work?

Accepted Answer

Each day, a unique 4-digit city PIN is set. Each deal has a permanent letter (A, B, C…). To redeem, students show the deal screen which displays the PIN and a live timestamped stamp. Staff verify the stamp shows today's date — screenshots from prior days are automatically invalid because the live clock ticks in real time.

Question 5

Where does Perkly operate?

Accepted Answer

Perkly currently operates exclusively in Athens, Georgia — home of the University of Georgia (UGA).

Question 6

How do businesses join Perkly?

Accepted Answer

Business owners visit useperkly.com/business/register to sign up. A monthly subscription is required to list deals and access the business dashboard, marketing kit, and Growth Network tools.

Question 7

What is the Perkly Growth Network?

Accepted Answer

The Growth Network is a referral program for businesses. Each business gets a unique QR code. When a new verified member joins Perkly by scanning that QR, the business earns +1 Member Introduced and +10 Growth Credits. Credits unlock badge tiers from Perkly Partner up to Athens Legend.

Question 8

Does Perkly have a mobile app?

Accepted Answer

Perkly is a Progressive Web App (PWA) that can be installed directly from the browser on iOS and Android. No separate App Store download is required.

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