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It is saying “Verification Required” when I try to use my Apple gift card.

How do you fix this?

Posted on Apr 16, 2021 4:01 PM

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Posted on Apr 16, 2021 11:23 PM

Just because you are asked to verify your registered payment method, doesn't mean that it will be used to pay for your purchase. Credit balances are used first. The system is likely attempting to verify that it is actually you using the account by asking for information only you should be able to supply.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 11.2.3; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 7.3.3; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 14.4.2; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14.4.2; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14.4.2; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 14.3  HomePods, audioOS 14.3 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Apr 16, 2021 11:23 PM in response to JacobPlayz

Just because you are asked to verify your registered payment method, doesn't mean that it will be used to pay for your purchase. Credit balances are used first. The system is likely attempting to verify that it is actually you using the account by asking for information only you should be able to supply.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 11.2.3; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 7.3.3; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 14.4.2; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14.4.2; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14.4.2; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 14.3  HomePods, audioOS 14.3 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

It is saying “Verification Required” when I try to use my Apple gift card.

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