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Purchased a damaged Apple gift card, what is the policy?

Hey all. I recently purchased an Apple gift card from a third party retailer (Target) and half the code is missing. This is the second time I’ve had this issue occur and the first time this happened, Apple solved the problem by sending me a new code. This second time I’m told by Apple that this card is void because it’s damaged and I need to seek reimbursement from Target. Lo and behold, Target claims this is Apple’s issue. Has the policy changed in the last five months? Thanks in advance.

Posted on May 26, 2023 10:48 PM

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Posted on Jan 5, 2024 3:26 PM

katmc49 wrote:

I mistakenly scratched some codes off


Here is what to do: If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card - Apple Support


You will need to directly contact Apple Support for issues with gift cards and with gift card redemptions.

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Mar 9, 2024 4:06 PM in response to Benjaxx

Benjaxx wrote:

I recently just purchased an Apple gift Card and some code are missing


Hello and welcome to the thread.


Here is what to do: If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card - Apple Support


Which means you will need to directly contact Apple Support.


They may well direct you to the store where this was purchased.

Mar 30, 2024 11:00 PM in response to Ojo1233

Ojo1233 wrote:

Please I mistakenly pill two numbers out of gift card someone bought,how can you help me to replaced the number for me


Hello and welcome to the thread.


Here is what to do: If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card - Apple Support


Which means you will need to directly contact Apple Support.


They may well direct you to the store where this was purchased.

Apr 6, 2024 9:20 PM in response to Hittleduane

Hittleduane wrote:

I got a gift card for myself and there was some of the code missing so I'm trying to get the code for the card


Hello and welcome to the thread.


Here is what to do: If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card - Apple Support


Which means you will need to directly contact Apple Support.


They may well direct you to the store where this was purchased.

Jan 13, 2024 1:20 PM in response to annad128

annad128 wrote:

Hey all. I recently purchased an Apple gift card from a third party retailer (Target) and half the code is missing. This is the second time I’ve had this issue occur and the first time this happened, Apple solved the problem by sending me a new code. This second time I’m told by Apple that this card is void because it’s damaged and I need to seek reimbursement from Target


Nobody here represents Apple or Target. If Apple told you Target, then discuss this with Target.


There are various previous reports of issues with Gift Card sales at Target posted around the ‘net.


More generally, I’d either purchase gift cards directly from Apple, or from a retailer that kept all gift cards locked up before sale. I wouldn’t buy from vendors offering sales from an accessible rack of gift cards.

Feb 9, 2024 12:11 PM in response to fsucsu

fsucsu wrote:

The store that sells the gift card is not responsible for the gift card if it’s damaged. Those stores are just the middlemen.
The company that issues the gift card is responsible for it. If you purchased a target gift card and have issues you would want to contact target. Essentially the funds spent on the gift card is going to the issuing company and not the company the gift card is purchased from. If that makes sense.


So long as the seller isn’t selling known-problematic gift cards, as one US federal class action lawsuit has alleged a major retailer was aware of. Or some other such issue with what was being sold.

Nov 27, 2023 2:29 PM in response to Vaillionshead

Vaillionshead wrote:

I purchased an Apple Gift Card at TARGET. Target told me they couldn't do anything about a damaged card and to call Apple Customer Service. I did call. The representative told me Apple can only refund gift cards purchased directly from Apple. So what does a consumer to do now? Neither Target or Apple wants to be responsible.

Unfortunately we're all other users here and the only advice I can offer is to try contacting Apple Support specifically using this link.

Feb 3, 2024 11:18 AM in response to akeem2

akeem2 wrote:

I bought an Apple Card $1000($500 each) and they both have three missing code on each..How can I solve it out and have taken it back to the store and they said they can’t refund my money back cause the problem is from Apple?


Nobody here represents Apple, or whoever sold these cards, or can assist with a gift card issue.


Here is what to do: If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card - Apple Support


In short, contact Apple Support directly.


Apple may send you back to the store, as well.

Feb 5, 2024 5:52 AM in response to Helenaguzman

Helenaguzman wrote:

Incomplete codes on my apple card


Hello and welcome to the thread.


Nobody here represents Apple, or whoever sold these cards, or can assist with a gift card issue.


Here is what to do: If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card - Apple Support


In short, contact Apple Support directly.


Apple may send you back to the store, as well.

Feb 10, 2024 10:25 AM in response to Georgenkem

Georgenkem wrote:

The gift card code isn’t complete


Hello and welcome to the thread.


Nobody here represents Apple, or whoever sold these cards, or can assist with a gift card issue.


Here is what to do: If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card - Apple Support


In short, contact Apple Support directly.


Apple may send you back to the store, as well.

Feb 17, 2024 10:42 AM in response to Mhideth

Mhideth wrote:

I have a damaged Apple gift card , I mistakenly scratched off two codes


Hello and welcome to the thread.


Nobody here represents Apple, or whoever sold these cards, or can assist with a gift card issue.


Here is what to do: If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card - Apple Support


In short, contact Apple Support directly.


Apple may send you back to the store, as well.

Feb 22, 2024 8:08 AM in response to Piggiemo

Piggiemo wrote:

I purchased an Apple gift card and accidentally erased two numbers in the code, so what do I do now?


Hello and welcome to the thread.


Nobody here represents Apple, or whoever sold these cards, or can assist with a gift card issue.


Here is what to do: If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card - Apple Support


In short, contact Apple Support directly.


Apple may send you back to the store, as well.

Feb 23, 2024 11:37 AM in response to MustaphaWasiu

MustaphaWasiu wrote:

I mistakenly peel code why peeling my Apple Card and I need help to get the missing code please


Hello and welcome to the thread.


Nobody here represents Apple, or whoever sold these cards, or can assist with a gift card issue.


Here is what to do: If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card - Apple Support


In short, contact Apple Support directly.


Apple may send you back to the store, as well.

Purchased a damaged Apple gift card, what is the policy?

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