I got a gift card and can't pay with icloud

Hi Aleksandraaaaa

welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community!

Re: "I got a gift card and can't pay with icloud"

A gift card will generally need to be redeemed in order to use the money.

How to redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card - Apple Support

How to: Check your gift card balance - Apple Support

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Your Apple ID is the account that you use to access all Apple services and make all of your devices work together seamlessly. ie: The Apple ID gives access to the App Store, iCloud, iMessage, Apple Music, Apple TV+ and more.

See the article below for what payment methods you can use in your country or region:

Payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID - Apple Support

If your card works with your Apple ID:

See: What you can buy with your Apple Gift Card or Apple Account balance - Apple Support

NB: says: "Some purchases might require that you have a credit card on file,

even if you use your Apple Account balance to make the purchase".

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If needed: How to Add an Apple ID Payment method:

Add a payment method to your Apple ID - Apple Support

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Trouble-shooting if needed:

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

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Websites for info. / help / contact etc:

Apple ID support

Apple ID - Official Apple Support

or

Subscriptions and Billing - Official Apple Support

All the best :-)