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Layladoolin Author

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Apple ID balance to purchase a apple gift card

I wanted to use my Apple ID balance purchase a gift card but it doesn’t work , please do something 🤲🤲😭

iPhone 12, iOS 16

Posted on Apr 12, 2023 7:11 AM

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Raicya

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Posted on Apr 12, 2023 7:17 AM

o, that is not possible, see -> What you can buy with your Apple Gift Card or Apple Account balance

What you can buy with your Apple Gift Card or Apple Account balance – Apple Support (UK)

Apple Gift Card and Apple Account balance can't be used for some purchases

You can't use your Apple Account balance to send gifts or gift cards.
If you use Family Sharing, your family members can't spend your Apple Account balance. Funds that you add to your Apple Account balance are only available to you. Find out more about how purchases are billed to your Apple Account balance.
Some purchases might require you to have a credit card on file, even if you use your Apple Account balance to make the purchase.

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