Not sure I understand what you're asking. I was given the credit at the time of purchase and they shipped my free items at the same time as the phone. What credit are you referring to? Do you mean if you bought the phone through a carrier instead of samsung.com?
I ordered from TMo. As soon as I got it, went into Shop Sammy app. Entered my IMEI number, or should I say, it pulled it automatically, then answered questions as to who I bought it from, when, etc. and it processed. 30 minutes later told it was approved. Next day I got the code.Yes, I went through best buy/Verizon and you have to upload your receipt online and it tells you it could take 4-6 weeks to receive the credit.
Yes, I went through best buy/Verizon and you have to upload your receipt online and it tells you it could take 4-6 weeks to receive the credit.