How can I redeem the Apple gift card I bought in USA if I'm in Nigeria?

I bought and registered my phone in nigeria , on vacation in USA , bought a gift card from giant store but the response am getting when I tried to redeem is that I must redeem it at USA storefront



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iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 16

Posted on Jun 11, 2023 5:22 AM

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Posted on Jun 17, 2023 2:42 PM

Hi Chyuche

welcomer to the Apple (user-to-user) Community.


Re: Gift Card: must be redeemed in USA storefront . What do I do


Apple support have an article online (link below) that may be helpful:

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


There's a discussion thread on a similar issue:

Redeem gift card from another country - Apple Community

says:

"The best solution would be to give it to somebody who uses the USA store".

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Apple Support's article: Check your Apple Account balance – Apple Support

says:

"You can't redeem or return Apple Gift Cards, App Store & iTunes Gift Cards or unused Apple Account balance for cash, except as required by law."

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If needed:

Apple phone numbers around the world:

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


All the best :-)

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Jun 17, 2023 2:42 PM in response to Chyuche

Hi Chyuche

welcomer to the Apple (user-to-user) Community.


Re: Gift Card: must be redeemed in USA storefront . What do I do


Apple support have an article online (link below) that may be helpful:

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


There's a discussion thread on a similar issue:

Redeem gift card from another country - Apple Community

says:

"The best solution would be to give it to somebody who uses the USA store".

_________________________________________________________________________

Apple Support's article: Check your Apple Account balance – Apple Support

says:

"You can't redeem or return Apple Gift Cards, App Store & iTunes Gift Cards or unused Apple Account balance for cash, except as required by law."

________________________________________________________________________

If needed:

Apple phone numbers around the world:

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


All the best :-)

May 27, 2024 2:28 PM in response to Blazenas

"Code must be redeemed in a different country or region


If you see a message that says the code must be redeemed in another storefront, the card was probably purchased in another country or region. You can't redeem Apple Gift Cards or App Store & iTunes Gift Cards outside of the country or region of purchase. For example, if you bought an App Store & iTunes Gift Card in France, you can't redeem it in the App Store in the United States.

If you need more help, contact Apple Support "


Above is from Apple Support's online article: If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card - Apple Support

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