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Repository of lists of Perks for Local Guides

[No longer updated from 1 Mar 2019] As many local and regional perks are sent directly to contributors' email, and isn't easily possible to track/verify each single one of them.

To ensure you receive a perk notification (if qualified), make sure "Perks" is set in "Email notifications" in the below link.

https://maps.google.com/localguides/home/settings

 

== original post below ==

 

Hi everyone, for the benefit of many on-going questions and posts about perks, especially from newer members, I am building/maintaining a list here of new, existing, old, expired perks with relevant links for reference. I will try my best to update this post as new perks come in. And if I missed any, please reply in comment with a link to the info, so I can update. And if you find any information not accurate, do reply in below as well. Do use/link to this post where needed. Newer perks will be added on top. All perks are sorted based on announcement date.

Please tag relevant people in comment if needed to share this info.

 

Just an important note that Google Local Guides is a volunteer only program. And there is no payment or compensation in any way for contributions, financially or physically. These perks serves just as a token of appreciation for our participation & contributions, and should not be taken as compensation in any way. There is no commitment or guarantee for any future perks. Our contributions helps everyone else around the world and in this same way, we also benefit from contributions of others.

 

23) redBus Discount Coupon (few countries including but not limited to India, Singapore, Malaysia)
Date announced: December 2018
Date ended: Redeem by 13 Feb 2019
No official annoucement, only via email to selected receipients in selected countries

 

22) MyPostcard (selected Local Guides, announced via email only)
Selected Local Guides gets to send 1 custom postcard via a photo upload with a personal message to anywhere in the world for free. No official announcement online.
*Note that there was no official announcement about this, and the information is gathered from users who shared this online voluntarily, so the accuracy of this information cannot be guaranteed.
Date announced: started on 20 Nov 2018 (direct email to selected Local Guides only)
Date of perk: Redeem by 28 Dec 2018
Details: No official announcement (please check your email)

 

21) Local Guides designed socks / Local Guides sticker pack. (for selective Local Guides, in selective countries)
*Note that there was no official announcement about this, and the information is gathered from users who shared this online voluntarily, so the accuracy of this information cannot be guaranteed.

No official announcement (only through direct email notification), certain members may a pair of Local Guides designed socks, certain members may receive a sticker pack. Not everyone in the geography will receive this.
Date announced: only through direct email to contributor
Date of perk: sometime November 2018
Non official details below: No announcements, only made known through voluntary sharing by members who received this perk.

 

20) Google One temporary membership for Local Guides (similar to Google Drive) (for selective Local Guides, in selective countries)

*Note that there was no official announcement about this, and the information is gathered from users who shared this online voluntarily, so the accuracy of this information cannot be guaranteed.

No official announcement (only through direct email notification), certain members may receive 100GB storage for 3 months, or up to 2TB for 1 year, selective countries only. Not everyone in the geography will receive this. Only for non-existing users of Google One. Terms and conditions apply.
Date announced: only through direct email to contributor
Date of perk: sometime October/November 2018
Non-official details below:
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/10/17/local-guides-offered-100gb-free-google-one-storage-three-mo...
https://www.reddit.com/r/LocalGuides/comments/9p11fo/3_months_of_free_google_one_for_being_a_local/
*And from voluntary sharing by members who received this perk.

 

19) Free Ice Cream with Google Maps branded paper cups  (in New York city, US only)
Date announced: 27 September 2018
Date of perk: 29 September 2018
Details: https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/Announcements/Enjoy-ice-cream-on-us-in-NYC-on-September-29/ba-...

 

18) Gift Card Tokopedia for all Local Guides levels (in Indonesia only)
*Online train ticket booking and shopping in Indonesia
Date announced: 3 July 2018
Date ended: 19 August 2018
Announced through email only to Local Guides in Indonesia
Details: https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/General-Discussion/Tokopedia-x-Local-Guide/m-p/963265

 

17) Smithsonian Earth Perk for selected Local Guides (invited through email only)
*9 months of free access to the Smithsonian library online service
Date announced: 22 June 2018
Date ended: 31 July 2018
Announced through email only to certain Local Guides
Details: https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/General-Discussion/New-Perk-from-Google-for-Local-guides/m-p/9...

https://help.smithsonianearthtv.com/hc/en-us/articles/360004908593?utm_medium=email&utm_source=partn...

 

16) One Time Discount Flyrobe clothing rental for Level 7 above (in India: Delhi, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Pune, and Mumbai only)
Date announced: 3 April 2018 (one time)
Date ended: 18 May 2018
Details: https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/General-Discussion/New-perk-for-stylish-Local-Guides-in-5-Indi...

 

15) Discount Hotel Room through Airy, different Levels of discounts (Indonesia only)
Date announced: 7 March 2018
Date ended: 8 May 2018
Details: https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/Bahasa-Indonesia/Bonus-baru-untuk-Local-Guides-di-Indonesia-un...

 
14) Discount Voucher Ayopop, different Levels of discounts (Indonesia)
Date announced: 17 Jan 2018
Date ended: 1 March 2018
Details: https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/Bahasa-Indonesia/Dapatkan-diskon-untuk-pembayaran-tagihan-pemb...

 

13) 20% Discount ASOS (USA only)
Date announced: 12 Dec 2017
Date ended: 9 Jan, 2018
Details: https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/General-Discussion/U-S-perk-save-20-at-ASOS/m-p/565984#M156813

 

12) Free movie ticket from Atom for Level 8+ to 10, discounts other Levels (USA only)
Date announced: 1 Dec 2017
Date ended: 31 Dec 2017
Details: https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/General-Discussion/U-S-perk-save-20-at-ASOS/m-p/565984#M156813

 

11) redBus Discount Coupon (India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Colombia, and Peru)
Date announced: 31 Oct 2017
Date ended: 31 Jan 2018
Details: https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/General-Discussion/New-perk-save-on-a-trip-with-redBus/m-p/519...

 

10) New Achievement Badges on Google Maps
Date announced: 11 Oct 2017
Details: https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/News-Updates/Introducing-new-badges-on-Google-Maps/bc-p/494928...

 

9) Free Access to New York Times (U.S., Canada, Australia, and the U.K.)
Date announced: 6 Sept 2017
Date ended: 12 Dec 2017
Details: https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/General-Discussion/New-perk-free-access-to-the-New-York-Times/...

 

😎 Zalora online discount coupon (Taiwan, Malaysia, and Indonesia)
Date announced: 21 Aug 2017
Date ended: 1 Oct 2017
Details: https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/General-Discussion/Perk-in-Taiwan-Malaysia-Indonesia-save-at-Z...

 

7) Free Magnum Ice Cream Level 6+ to 10 (London only, New Points System)
Date announced: 17 July 2017
Date ended: 1 Time, 26 July 2017
Details: https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/General-Discussion/London-perk-free-ice-cream-at-the-Magnum-Pl...

 

6) OYO Rooms discount Level 4+ to 10 (India, New Points System)
Date announced: 24 June 2017
Date ended: 31 Aug 2017
Details: https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/General-Discussion/Perk-in-India-Recharge-with-an-offer-from-O...

 

5) 3 months free Google Play Music for Level 4+ to 10 (Many countries, New Points System)
Date announced: 13 June 2017
Date ended: 1 Sept 2017
Details: https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/General-Discussion/New-perk-Google-Play-for-Local-Guides-Level...

 

>> [13 June 2017] Move over to new Points System (Level 1-10)

https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/News-Updates/Announcing-new-levels-amp-ways-to-help-your-commu...

 

4) Free upgrade Ola Select for Level 3+ to 5 (India, Old Points System)
Date announced: 25 May 2017
Date ended: 24 June 2017
Details: https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/News-Updates/Perk-in-India-Free-upgrade-to-Ola-Select/bc-p/285...

 

3) Temporary 1 year - 100 GB Google Drive for Level 4+ to 5 (WW, Old Points System)
Date announced: 7 July 2016
Date ended: 17 March 2017
Details: https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/General-Discussion/Google-Drive-Storage-Promotion-Ending/m-p/1...

 

2) 1-time gift, Local Guides T-shirt (Teal/Turquise color) for Level 5 (WW, Old Points System)
Date: Mid December 2015
Date ended: 1 Time Gift only
Details: N/A

 

1) Temporary 2 years - 1 TB Google Drive for Level 4+ to 5 (WW, Old Points System)
Date announced: 13 Nov 2015
Date ended: 6 July 2016
Details: https://maps.googleblog.com/2015/11/get-your-favorite-places-on-map-with_13.html

 

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Re: Repository of lists of Perks for Local Guides

Thank you for sharing this comprehensive list @StephenAbraham,

 

We know Local Guides love helping others and enjoy the rewards and recognition they receive for their contributions. Our team is always working on different opportunities for Local Guides, whether it be a perk, recognition opportunities, or access to other features and I invite you to please check out our core values post in which we discuss what being a Local Guide is all about.  I'd like to also remind Local Guides that visit this page that there is no financial compensation from being a Local Guide as this is an at-will program that you are free to contribute to at your own leisure. 

 

Lastly, Local Guides who have opted in to receive benefit emails will be updated with any new perks. Please visit your email-settings and be sure to check your email preferences as well as your spam or promotions folder to make sure you don't miss any news.

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Level 8

Re: Repository of lists of Perks for Local Guides

Thanks for this great share Chettaa @StephenAbraham

😍😍

Level 8

Re: Repository of lists of Perks for Local Guides

@StephenAbraham Just Very important article just great job ☺️👍

Level 10

Re: Repository of lists of Perks for Local Guides

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Re: Repository of lists of Perks for Local Guides

Complimenti per il bel lavoro @StephenAbraham

Sarà utile mettere un bookmark per questo post che risponde alle molte domande che vengono fatte.

Oggi le mie risposte sono in italiano, per celebrare il giorno della lingua Madre https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/General-Discussion/A-Tribute-to-the-Language-Martyrs-in-Intern...

 

Ermes

Level 8

Re: Repository of lists of Perks for Local Guides

Hello @StephenAbraham

Thanks for sharing the full info. Hope it will be helpful for us. 

Level 8

Re: Repository of lists of Perks for Local Guides

Good information. You are really awesome  

Connect Moderator

Re: Repository of lists of Perks for Local Guides

Good post @StephenAbraham this will be helpful to be able to direct people to when they ask. Thanks.

Level 8

Re: Repository of lists of Perks for Local Guides

Thanks for the great share....

Level 8

Re: Repository of lists of Perks for Local Guides

Great work @StephenAbraham ! 

 

If I may suggest, could expired perks are differentiated somehow? Perhaps a simple strikethrough on the top line, or a lighter grey for the text. Just something easily recognised at a glance rather than having to look closer at the dates.