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FAQ's

Customers / visitors will always seek help and advice. Here you can find answers to questions frequently asked.

How can we help you?

What are the products available instantly after purchase?

Only digital gift cards are available for "Instant Delivery" after purchase, please click here to view all digital products.

Where I can get the code for instant delivery?

You can get the code in your email address used while making the purchase.

What payment methods are acceptable for digital products?

We only accept mobile money or credit/debit card payments for instant delivery.

  • Cash on Delivery is not eligible for digital deliveries
  • We do not offer Return or Exchange on any digital products
When will I receive my order?

Our delivery timeframe is as follows:

  • Nairobi and its environs: Same day delivery
  • Outside Nairobi: shipping is same day, collection from pick up point is next day
  • International [East Africa community countries]: 2 to 5 working days

Please Note:

  • International deliveries timeline also depends on custom clearance in destination country.

About Customs, Duties and Taxes:
All international orders shipped may be subject to import taxes, customs duties and fees levied by the destination country. The recipient of an international shipment may be subject to such import taxes, customs duties and fees, which are levied once a shipment reaches the recipient's country. Additional charges for customs clearance must be fulfilled by the recipient; Vivid Gold has no control over these charges, nor can Vivid Gold predict what they may be.

What is a preorder?

A pre-order is an order placed for an item which has not yet been released.

When an item opens for Pre-Order, we include our best estimate of the availability date. We will always do our best to meet this date.

However sometimes shipping schedules change, which means we will update all customers with preorders on the timing accordingly.

Note: You MUST pay for your preorder upon checkout, using the recommended payment mode upon checkout.

What is a backorder?

A back-order is an order placed for an item that cannot be filled at the current time of order due to a lack of available stock,

When an item is listed for Back-Order, we include our best estimate of the availability date. We will always do our best to meet this date.

However sometimes shipping schedules change, which means we will update all customers with back-orders on the timing accordingly.

Note: You MUST pay for your back-order upon checkout, using the recommended payment mode upon checkout.

Which countries do you ship to?

We ship to: All East Africa community countries.

How do I know that my order has been successfully submitted?

You will receive an email acknowledgement containing the order reference number and details of your purchase.

Note: Please also check your Spam/Junk folder.

You can also login to find all of your successful orders under your Account dashboard > My Orders

Can I check the status of my order?

Yes, you can login and find all of your orders under your Account dashboard > My Orders

Can I Cancel My Order?

Yes! In case you would like to cancel your order kindly send us an email to support@vividgold.co.ke within 1 hour of your order confirmation. If your order is not shipped we will cancel the order and will process refund.

International Orders: If your order is shipped, we cannot cancel the order

Digital Products: We do not offer Return or Exchange on any digital products

I’ve put the wrong address on my order?

Please email us at support@vividgold.co.ke as soon as possible with the full, correct address so we can try and change this before the shipment leaves our order fulfillment center.

Is there a minimum order value?

No, there is no minimum order value.

What is your exchange/refund policy?

You have the right to return the purchased products and receive a full refund within 6 hours of delivery if the product is still sealed with the original wrap and packaging. The original receipt or invoice, which has been sent to your email upon purchase, must be available for refund or exchange claim. Click here for more information.

What is your warranty period?

Games (Software), Accessories, Subscription/Gift cards, do not carry any warranty. Consoles (Hardware) have different warranty conditions depending on the condition of the product whether its new or preowned. New Consoles (Hardware) have a warranty period of 1 Year, whereas Pre-Owned Consoles (Hardware) have a warranty of 3 Months.

Note: Consoles (Hardware) which are hand-held in nature, do not have warranty, due to their portability nature.

I received a damaged or defective product, what should I do?

We take extra care to ensure that your product reaches you in the best possible condition, so if it doesn't, we need to know about it. If your item is damaged or defective when it arrives, please let us know within the hour of receiving it by contacting our customer services team in addition please send us an email at support@vividgold.co.ke and we will do our best to help you.

Can I change my shipping address after I checkout?

Once you've checked out, you will not be able to update your shipping address. Contact us immediately, so we can manually update your shipping address.

What are Coupons and Offers?

Coupons are digital instruments entitling you to avail special discounts or offers on your purchase.

Where can I see my Coupons and Offer?

On the Checkout Page of the Website, click on the Available Coupons section to see your Coupon.

I have an Online Coupon, how do I use it?

You will now be able to copy the Coupon Code that needs to be applied on the Check Out page on vividgold.co.ke

How many times can I use a coupon?

Coupons can only be used once. Usage details are given in the specific coupon Terms & Conditions.

Does Coupons expire?

Yes, the coupon will have a date of expiry; such an expiry date will be mentioned in the Coupon Terms and Conditions.

What payment methods do you accept?

We currenty accept following payment methods:

  • Visa or Master (Credit / Debit Card)
  • Cash on delivery (COD)
  • Aspira - split your purchases into installments with interest
  • Mobile money (MPESA, Airtel Money, T-Cash)
Are online payments & my card information secure?

Yes, we use industry-standard Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology to encrypt all personal data that is sent over the internet from your computer to our server. Our servers are (PCI-DSS) compliance and all your personal data kept secured and is protected by a firewall.

We do not store you credit / debit card details, all transactions will be done through PesaPal, a Visa processing company.

Do you accept Cash on Delivery (COD)?

Yes, we support cash on delivery within Nairobi and its environs ONLY.

What is PEGI & ESRB Rating?

Pan European Game Information (PEGI) is a European video game content rating system established to help parents make informed decisions on buying computer and video games with logos on games boxes.

Check PEGI Ratings Guide http://www.pegi.info

The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is a self-regulatory organization that assigns age and content ratings, enforces industry-adopted advertising guidelines, and ensures responsible online privacy principles for computer and video games and other entertainment software in Canada and the United States.

Check ESRB Rating Guide http://www.esrb.org

In-Store Pick Up?

The products listed on Vivid Gold website are also available for in-store pickup.

We recommend you contact the store to ensure the item you want is in-stock. You'll find a what's app icon with contact representatives along with phone numbers . In many cases will be able to set the item aside until you arrive to purchase it.

How do I delete my account and personal data on the Vivid Gold website/app?

To delete your account, you will need to send an email to support@vividgold.co.ke.

Please Note: Deletion of your account and personal data is permanent and cannot be undone. Vivid Gold will not be able to recover/restore your account or the data that is deleted. All of your Orders History, Addresses, and other associated data will be permanently deleted.

Do you have a pre-order and back-order price guarantee?

If the price drops on an item you have pre-ordered / back-ordered, after you have placed and paid the order, you will pay the lower price. 

If the price goes up on an item you have pre-ordered / back-ordered after you have placed and paid the order, you will be charged at the original, lower price! 

You will never be penalized for ordering on pre-order or back-order basis, this is our Pre-Order / Back-Order Price Guarantee!

How are you pre-owned items graded?

Pre-Owned items we sell are graded according to their cosmetic condition and whether any additional accessories are included.

  • Grade A - "Nearly New"
  • Grade B - "Good"
  • Grace C - "Reasonable"
Is there after-sales service offered on repair and maintenance of items?

Yes, we do offer repair and maintenance services to Console (Hardware) and Controllers. We may need to diagnose the repair and maintenance level in order to ascertain the cost implications.