Code's region is inapplicable

My friend from England gifted me FFXIV on steam. When I started up the game, Steam gave me a code to use for activating my first month. The code does not work because it is not of my region (United States).
http://gyazo.com/8ad8f2bde3dff22e1ee664ea12a06292.png
I am currently face-palming about this. My friend basically wasted 10 Pounds (Worth A LOT more than 10 dollars) if there is no way this can be solved. Please help.

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Originally Posted by Clyderso

My friend from England gifted me FFXIV on steam. When I started up the game, Steam gave me a code to use for activating my first month. The code does not work because it is not of my region (United States).
http://gyazo.com/8ad8f2bde3dff22e1ee664ea12a06292.png
I am currently face-palming about this. My friend basically wasted 10 Pounds (Worth A LOT more than 10 dollars) if there is no way this can be solved. Please help.

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I'm guessing that the code that your friend was given was for EU. When you're selecting to create your account, are you selecting North America (NA) or EU?

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Originally Posted by Failia

North America (NA) or EU?

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My account is North American. The code seems to be European.

Theres a warning for that in the steam store. "The PAL version of FINAL FANTASY® XIV: A Realm Reborn™ will require a European & other Regions Square Enix Account to play."

Maybe you could make a European account and play with it?

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Originally Posted by Apinaheebo

Theres a warning for that in the steam store. "The PAL version of FINAL FANTASY® XIV: A Realm Reborn™ will require a European & other Regions Square Enix Account to play."

Maybe you could make a European account and play with it?

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There's the same message on my version of Steam, only it says that a NA account is required for the NA version.Sounds like he'll have to make a new account.