You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

I bought two cards at different places and one says it has not been activated

I bought a card but it says it has not been activated, what can I do since the store I bought it at is an hour away

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16

Posted on Mar 1, 2023 2:10 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Mar 2, 2023 1:00 AM

See this Apple article:  If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card

If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card - Apple Support

check. ⤵️

Card is not valid

Card has already been redeemed

Card is not activated

  • If you see a message that says that your card has not been properly activated, it might not have been activated by the retailer who sold the card. The best option is to go back to the retailer and try to resolve it with them.
  • If you need more help, contact Apple Support.

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

1 reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Mar 2, 2023 1:00 AM in response to inactivatedCards

See this Apple article:  If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card

If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card - Apple Support

check. ⤵️

Card is not valid

Card has already been redeemed

Card is not activated

  • If you see a message that says that your card has not been properly activated, it might not have been activated by the retailer who sold the card. The best option is to go back to the retailer and try to resolve it with them.
  • If you need more help, contact Apple Support.

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

I bought two cards at different places and one says it has not been activated

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.