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Spending my Apple Gift Card Money

Why can’t I use my Apple balance to buy stuff, it wants my debt/credit card info?

iPhone XR, iOS 14

Posted on Aug 26, 2022 1:36 PM

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Posted on Aug 26, 2022 2:20 PM

Why can’t I use my Apple balance to buy stuff,

Yes, it is possible.

When redeeming a gift card, the amount will be credited to your (1) Apple ID balance and (2) you need to set your Apple ID balance as your default payment.


1.

See -> Check your Apple ID balance

Check your Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)


(2)

Change, add or remove Apple ID payment methods

Change, add or remove Apple ID payment methods – Apple Support (UK)


If you update your payment method or add funds to your Apple ID balance, It would take about 1 to 3 business days in order to process.


If you're still unable to update your payment method, Contact Apple Support.


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Aug 26, 2022 2:20 PM in response to mystique10o23

Why can’t I use my Apple balance to buy stuff,

Yes, it is possible.

When redeeming a gift card, the amount will be credited to your (1) Apple ID balance and (2) you need to set your Apple ID balance as your default payment.


1.

See -> Check your Apple ID balance

Check your Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)


(2)

Change, add or remove Apple ID payment methods

Change, add or remove Apple ID payment methods – Apple Support (UK)


If you update your payment method or add funds to your Apple ID balance, It would take about 1 to 3 business days in order to process.


If you're still unable to update your payment method, Contact Apple Support.


Spending my Apple Gift Card Money

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