How do I purchase Geek Squad Black Tie Protection after I’ve purchased my product?
Geek Squad Black Tie Protection plans may be purchased if it is within the product specific return policy period (located on the back of your receipt). Simply bring your receipt to the customer service desk of a Best Buy retail store and state that you would like to purchase the Geek Squad Black Tie Protection plan.
How do I transfer Geek Squad Black Tie Protection to someone else?
Any plan is transferable to another owner for the product identified by the serial number on the plan. There are no restrictions, provided your plan is valid, however a plan cannot be transferred to another product. You can transfer your plan to another consumer in the Service Plan Portal, at any time during the plan's coverage period, as long as the plan does not have an open claim. For more assistance call 1-800-GEEKSQUAD (1-800-433-5778) or visit your local Best Buy store. Transfers must be completed by the original owner.
How soon until I can use Geek Squad Black Tie Protection?
You must allow 4 - 5 business days after your purchase for the item to complete the full sales cycle and be available for registration on the Service Plan Portal. If the sufficient amount of time has passed and you're still getting an error message, please double-check the Plan Number and other information on your receipt.
How do I know if my product qualifies as a “lemon?”
If three qualified service repairs have been completed on an individual product and we determine that it requires a fourth qualified repair, we’ll turn that lemon into lemonade. See full Terms and Conditions for details.
What if I don’t use my Geek Squad Black Tie Protection Plan?
If your standard or advanced plan goes unused, get double Reward Zone® program points on the original plan purchase price by calling 1-800-GEEKSQUAD (1-800-433-5778).
What if I dropped my camera into a pool?
We hope it's waterproof. Our Advanced Geek Squad Black Tie Protection Plan with accidental damage from handling covers accidental spills but not submersion.