How do I redeem a gift card if the digits are scratched off?

How do I redeem if a digit is scratched off


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Posted on Sep 18, 2023 11:02 PM

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Posted on Sep 19, 2023 8:16 PM

Re: Apple gift card : How do I redeem if a digit is scratched off


Apple support's online article:

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

says:

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

Also:

You might need to provide:

  • An image of the full front and back of your card.
  • A sales receipt showing when your card was purchased.
  • The serial number from your card. 


(NB: see at the bottom the above article: "Find your serial number" and illustrations.

The serial number is not the same thing as the code that begins with "X" that you use to redeem the card.

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Sep 19, 2023 8:16 PM in response to Katiely

Re: Apple gift card : How do I redeem if a digit is scratched off


Apple support's online article:

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

says:

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

Also:

You might need to provide:

  • An image of the full front and back of your card.
  • A sales receipt showing when your card was purchased.
  • The serial number from your card. 


(NB: see at the bottom the above article: "Find your serial number" and illustrations.

The serial number is not the same thing as the code that begins with "X" that you use to redeem the card.

Jan 16, 2024 1:36 PM in response to owolabi147

See: Apple support's online article:

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

says:

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

Also:

You might need to provide:

  • An image of the full front and back of your card.
  • A sales receipt showing when your card was purchased.
  • The serial number from your card. 


(NB: see at the bottom the above article: "Find your serial number" and illustrations.

The serial number is not the same thing as the code that begins with "X" that you use to redeem the card.


Apr 29, 2024 2:06 PM in response to Sandragblendora

Sandragblendora wrote:

How do I get the code of my Apple Card that I over scratched?

From the post made only a few hours before yours in this very thread:


Please follow the steps in this Apple Support article. 


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


If after reviewing the article, and following the directions in the article, you need additional assistance please follow the link below to contact official Apple Support. 


Contact Apple Gift Card Support

Nov 23, 2023 1:38 PM in response to Oluwalomighty36

Apple support's online article:

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

says:

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

Also:

You might need to provide:

  • An image of the full front and back of your card.
  • A sales receipt showing when your card was purchased.
  • The serial number from your card. 


(NB: see at the bottom the above article: "Find your serial number" and illustrations.

The serial number is not the same thing as the code that begins with "X" that you use to redeem the card.


Apr 5, 2024 1:11 PM in response to Overstretched

Overstretched wrote:

I need a help with an overscratch gift card.. and I will be happy if you can help me out


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


You will need to contact Apple Support.


They may or may not be able to resolve this, or they might direct you to the store where the card was purchased.


Apr 14, 2024 3:02 PM in response to chibueze234

chibueze234 wrote:

i mistakenly scartch off my apple gift card code off today what do I do


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


You will need to contact Apple Support.


They may or may not be able to resolve this, or they might direct you to the store where the card was purchased.

Apr 18, 2024 9:46 PM in response to augustine91

Re: I need a help with an overscratch gift card.. and I will be happy if you can help me out


See: Apple support's online article:

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

Eg: says:

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

Also:

You might need to provide:

  • An image of the full front and back of your card.
  • A sales receipt showing when your card was purchased.
  • The serial number from your card. 


(NB: see at the bottom the above article: "Find your serial number" and illustrations.

The serial number is not the same thing as the code that begins with "X" that you use to redeem the card.

May 16, 2024 6:37 PM in response to Ayanfe1

Ayanfe1 wrote:

I have an Apple Card that I cannot redeem because 3 letters were scratched off


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


You will need to contact Apple Support.


They may or may not be able to resolve this, or they might direct you to the store where the card was purchased.

May 17, 2024 11:37 AM in response to Arinze1245

Arinze1245 wrote:

Apple gift card some numbers are scratched out can anything be done 😔😔


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


You will need to contact Apple Support.


They may or may not be able to resolve this, or they might direct you to the store where the card was purchased.

Nov 26, 2023 4:27 PM in response to Katherin2

Apple support's online article:

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

says:

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

Also:

You might need to provide:

  • An image of the full front and back of your card.
  • A sales receipt showing when your card was purchased.
  • The serial number from your card. 


(NB: see at the bottom the above article: "Find your serial number" and illustrations.

The serial number is not the same thing as the code that begins with "X" that you use to redeem the card.

Jan 7, 2024 9:00 PM in response to qudus228

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

Eg: says:

"Code is unreadable

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


"You might need to provide:

  • An image of the full front and back of your card.
  • A sales receipt showing when your card was purchased.
  • The serial number from your card. "


NB: There are illustrations in the above article showing how to recognize which number is the serial number

Jan 12, 2024 11:11 AM in response to John345h

See: Apple support's online article:

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

says:

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

Also:

You might need to provide:

  • An image of the full front and back of your card.
  • A sales receipt showing when your card was purchased.
  • The serial number from your card. 


(NB: see at the bottom the above article: "Find your serial number" and illustrations.

The serial number is not the same thing as the code that begins with "X" that you use to redeem the card.

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