Website Glitch Delays Launch of 57,500 Trade Vouchers in Seville. A technical issue in Seville has postponed the launch of the municipal trade voucher sales. The vouchers will now be available for purchase starting tomorrow morning. Authorities assure that the conditions for buyers will remain unchanged.
In Seville, an unexpected technical issue on the official website forced the city authorities to postpone the start of sales for 57,500 municipal shopping vouchers. The program was initially scheduled to launch today, but due to a malfunction on the 'bono Sevilla' platform, the start has been rescheduled for tomorrow at 9:00 am. City hall representatives reported this, emphasizing that all terms for buyers remain unchanged.
Every adult resident registered in Seville will be able to purchase up to five vouchers per passport. Each voucher will cost 15 euros and will be equivalent to 25 euros in stores. The municipality will subsidize the 10-euro difference through a partner organization as part of the 'Consumer Vouchers 2026' program. After purchase, the voucher can be downloaded or printed in PDF format and used starting next Tuesday.
Authorities specify that the buyer's first and last name must exactly match those in their passport. If the voucher is not used by the end of the campaign, the money cannot be refunded. According to the administration, this measure is intended to support local small businesses and encourage shopping at city stores.
The technical glitch in Seville recalls other recent difficulties with digital services in Spain. For example, earlier in Valencia there was confusion over flood management, when a delay in alerting the public led to serious consequences — more on this can be found in the article on criticism of the actions of Valencian authorities during the emergency.
For reference: similar trade support programs operate in several Spanish cities and are usually in high demand. In Seville, the bonuses are traditionally sold out within the first hours after sales begin. It is important to remember that only city residents can use them, and compliance with the rules is monitored automatically through the website. According to municipal estimates, such measures help not only to support businesses but also to stimulate domestic demand in challenging economic conditions.
