Staci1904
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Q: When you have redeemed your apple gift card and would like to begin purchasing how do you bypass using your billing info like the debit/credit card info?

So I just purchased a MacBook pro and recieved a gift card and I followed the directions to redeem and starting buying apps. However, I am afraid to acually go through with purchasing an app because when finally going to purchase they want my billing info when I have a gift card already. I have already used the redeem code but I want to bypass the whole billing process so I can use the gift card money. So long story short, does the amount of the app get automatically deducted from the girft card/balance on the AppleID or the actual credit/debit card that you have on file?

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)

Posted on Aug 22, 2013 10:25 PM

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  • by Carolyn Samit,

    Carolyn Samit Carolyn Samit Aug 22, 2013 11:40 PM in response to Staci1904
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    Aug 22, 2013 11:40 PM in response to Staci1904

    Open the App Store. From the menu bar click Store > Sign In

     

    Then back to the menu bar click Store > View My Account

     

    Click Edit for payment type then select None.

     

     

    Be aware. The "None" option is available in the U.S., but not all countries.

     

    When you purchase an app, the total amount of the purchase is deducted from the balance of a redeemed card first, the difference is charged to your debit or credit card account.

     

    If you select None, the amount is automatically deducted from the balance of the redeemed card.

     

    You can check the balance available anytime >  Account Home - Apple Store

     

    Message was edited by: Carolyn Samit

  • by Dah•veed,

    Dah•veed Dah•veed Aug 23, 2013 5:15 AM in response to Staci1904
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    Aug 23, 2013 5:15 AM in response to Staci1904

    Actually the None option is available world wide*. However, not everyone has the None option available to them for reasons only known to Apple.

     

    You don't have to remove your bank card as the iTunes/Mac App Stores (MAS) are set to use a credit on the account until it is exhausted before using any bank card stored on the account. When you get down to the last few dollars and cents on your credit balance the system will automatically use up the credit and then charge any remainder to your bank card.

    iTunes Store: How iTunes Store purchases are billed -

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5582

     

     

    *If someone follows Apple's instructions for creating a new Apple ID and iTunes/MAS account, they will always get the None option, regardless of the country in which they reside.

    Creating a new Apple ID for an iTunes Store, App Store, iBookstore, and Mac App Store account without a credit card -

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2534