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Gift card use

I can’t use my gift card because of some billing problems

Posted on Dec 14, 2022 3:46 AM

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Posted on Dec 14, 2022 6:30 AM

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If you haven't redeemed the Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card yet, see -> How to redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card

How to redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card – Apple Support (UK)

 

When redeeming a gift card, (1) the amount will be credited to your Apple ID balance and (2) then 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) See -> Add a payment method to your Apple ID

Add a payment method to your Apple ID – 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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Check also -> Related Article: If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card

check. ⤵️

Card is not valid

Card has already been redeemed

Card is not activated

Code is unreadable

Code must be redeemed in a different country or region

Contact Apple Support -> Contact Apple Support.

 

See also -> About Gift Card Scams -> About Gift Card Scams - Official Apple Support


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Question marked as Best reply

Dec 14, 2022 6:30 AM in response to Pecoraro7518

1.

If you haven't redeemed the Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card yet, see -> How to redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card

How to redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card – Apple Support (UK)

 

When redeeming a gift card, (1) the amount will be credited to your Apple ID balance and (2) then 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) See -> Add a payment method to your Apple ID

Add a payment method to your Apple ID – 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.


2.

Check also -> Related Article: If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card

check. ⤵️

Card is not valid

Card has already been redeemed

Card is not activated

Code is unreadable

Code must be redeemed in a different country or region

Contact Apple Support -> Contact Apple Support.

 

See also -> About Gift Card Scams -> About Gift Card Scams - Official Apple Support


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