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Hi, I added a gift card so I can buy purchases on a game , it is redeemed but still won’t let me purchase anything. What do I do next?

After you redeem a card how do you make a purchase for games

iPhone 12, iOS 16

Posted on Jul 19, 2023 8:36 PM

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Posted on Jul 19, 2023 11:25 PM

After redeeming a gift card, (1) the amount will be credited to your Apple Account balance and (2) then you need to set your Apple Account balance as your default payment.


(1) See -> Check your Apple Account balance

Check your Apple Account balance – Apple Support (UK)


(2) See -> Add a payment method to your Apple ID

Add a payment method to your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)



If you already use your Apple Account balance, the Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card is automatically added to your Apple Account balance.


If you're still unable to update your payment method, Contact Apple Support.


See also -> 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)



and ⤵️

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.


If you still need help, get more help and assistant from Apple directly, see Contact Apple for support and service -> Contact Apple for support and service – Apple Support (UK) 





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Jul 19, 2023 11:25 PM in response to leeester240

After redeeming a gift card, (1) the amount will be credited to your Apple Account balance and (2) then you need to set your Apple Account balance as your default payment.


(1) See -> Check your Apple Account balance

Check your Apple Account balance – Apple Support (UK)


(2) See -> Add a payment method to your Apple ID

Add a payment method to your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)



If you already use your Apple Account balance, the Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card is automatically added to your Apple Account balance.


If you're still unable to update your payment method, Contact Apple Support.


See also -> 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)



and ⤵️

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.


If you still need help, get more help and assistant from Apple directly, see Contact Apple for support and service -> Contact Apple for support and service – Apple Support (UK) 





Hi, I added a gift card so I can buy purchases on a game , it is redeemed but still won’t let me purchase anything. What do I do next?

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