I upgraded my account through UOGameCodes and got both my upgrade code and my promo code without any hitches. The email I got from UOGameCodes was this:
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<deleted>, Thanks for your order.
Your Order ID is: XXXX-XXXXXX-XXXXXXXXXX. Please keep this ID number for future reference.
The amount of $29.99, under "VTI*EA ULTIMA ONLINE" will be posted on your credit card.
Upgrade code procedure:
Step 1 : go to
https://account.ea.com/myacct/uo/uo-hub.jsp?skin=uo (Modify an account)
Step 2: Fill in Account name and password, hit ok
Step 3: On you’re My Account page click on Subscription Info, click on Upgrade Account
Step 4: Enter Upgrade code and click on ok, should get a message your account has upgraded successfully.
Here is your Ultima Online™ Stygian Abyss Upgrade Account Code
XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX
Here is your Stygian Abyss Promotional Item
XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX
Thank You
UO Game Code Store
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