Why can’t we use a gift card like a vanilla gift card

I just bought a vanilla gift card from family dollar and ive been trying to figure out how to add it as a payment method but it either says payment declined or contact apple

iPhone SE, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 16, 2023 12:16 PM

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Posted on Aug 16, 2023 12:21 PM

To see the payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID [account], click here --> Payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID - Apple Support


Gift cards are not debit or credit cards. Use the Vanilla card to buy an Apple gift card in a retail store, then redeem that card to your account. The article "What type of gift card do I have?" explains the different kinds of gift cards Apple uses, has links on how to redeem them, and what can be purchased with each kind. Click on the link --> What type of gift card do I have? - Apple Support


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Aug 16, 2023 12:21 PM in response to Malik2great

To see the payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID [account], click here --> Payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID - Apple Support


Gift cards are not debit or credit cards. Use the Vanilla card to buy an Apple gift card in a retail store, then redeem that card to your account. The article "What type of gift card do I have?" explains the different kinds of gift cards Apple uses, has links on how to redeem them, and what can be purchased with each kind. Click on the link --> What type of gift card do I have? - Apple Support


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