Apple Gift Card

I have 2 valid gift cards. Both checked thru apple's site that show that both haven't been used and have the correct amount on them. When I attempt to make a purchase, I enter them, and it shows their amount and states no further payment is necessary as they cover the full amount. I check out and the purchase is kicked back stating one of the gift cards is invalid. Attempting it again, after entering the gift cards in a different order, the purchase is again kicked back. But this time the prior invalid gift card is fine, it's the other that is invalid. Which was valid the first time the purchase was attempted. It's pretty maddening. Any advice would be appreciated.

Posted on Dec 19, 2022 9:41 PM

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Posted on Dec 20, 2022 12:49 AM

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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Dec 20, 2022 12:49 AM in response to Xorn14

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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