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 May 27, 2023 2:08 AM

According to Apple (If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card - Apple Support):

If you can't read the code on the back of your card because it's scratched or damaged, contact Apple Support.


The included link gives some instructions on contacting Apple Support for a gift card issue.

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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.

Apr 9, 2024 7:30 PM in response to Micashley01

Micashley01 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.

Oct 29, 2023 12:41 PM in response to Grelay

Grelay wrote:

Apple support told me I had to take the unreadable gift card back to Walgreens. Who refuses refunds or exchanges of gift cards. No more Apple gift cards for me, I will neither purchase as gifts or request as a gift.

Apple's gift card policy, like all major retailers, is the same:

Gift Cards are not redeemable for cash and cannot be returned for a cash refund (except as required by law), exchanged, resold or used to purchase Gift Cards.

Regardless, Apple simply cannot process a refund because you didn't buy it from them.

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.

Dec 30, 2023 3:04 PM in response to Middlesss

Middlesss wrote:

I Couldn’t be able to use the Apple Card I got today because I couldn’t get the last digit number I need help to get the last two digit number


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.

Mar 5, 2024 7:52 AM in response to livin226

livin226 wrote:

I got a $500 Apple Card and mistakenly scratched away the last 4 digit ..how can you help me recover those for digit please I’m begging you????


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 21, 2024 9:40 PM in response to Joverdc

Joverdc wrote:

I Couldn’t be able to use the Apple Card I got today because I couldn’t get the last digit number I need help to get the last two digit number


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 22, 2024 1:16 PM in response to leasure12

leasure12 wrote:

I purchased apple gift card and the code was damaged on card i have missing numbers when i removed strip.purchase was for $100. I called your support they gave me case number [expurgated] I need to send copys. Of card,purchase receipt and activation receipthow can i send that to you?


We’re other users like you, and not people that work for Apple. You’ll need to re-contact Apple Support.

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