Ardelt
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Q: Gifting Apps with Credit

I don't choose to have a cc linked to my Apple ID and instead purchase gift cards. Can I send an app as a gift using credit? If not, why?

iPad, iOS 7.0.4

Posted on Jan 31, 2014 6:01 AM

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Ardelt

Q: Gifting Apps with Credit

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  • by King_Penguin,

    King_Penguin King_Penguin Jan 31, 2014 6:09 AM in response to Ardelt
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    Jan 31, 2014 6:09 AM in response to Ardelt

    You can't use your balance for gifitng, that can only be used to buy items for yourself. If you want to gift items or an amount then you will need to have a credit card on your account - from http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2736 :

     

    Note: When purchasing an iTunes Gift, a valid credit card must be on file; you can't purchase an iTunes Gift with store credit. You can't redeem purchased gifts outside of the country of purchase.

     

    As far as I know Apple haven't said why it's like that, but I think that it's fairly common practice.

  • by Ardelt,

    Ardelt Ardelt Jan 31, 2014 6:13 AM in response to King_Penguin
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    Jan 31, 2014 6:13 AM in response to King_Penguin

    Well that's frustrating, I have no intention of linking my cc to my apple id and shouldn't be forced to in order to send gifts. I've emailed Apple about the issue as well.