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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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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May 9, 2024 9:34 PM in response to Oloba1

See Apple Supports online article (link below) for:

(1) the correct link to those who can help,

(2) a list of what you need to have handy besides the receipt, and

(3) how to identify the correct serial number

(With all the info. needed handy, click the link under "Code is unreadable:

If you can't read the code on the back of your card because it's scratched or damaged")

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

May 9, 2024 11:22 PM in response to omotosho208

See Apple Supports online article (link below) for:

(1) the correct link to those who can help,

(2) a list of what you need to have handy besides the receipt, and

(3) how to identify the correct serial number

(With all the info. needed handy, click the link under "Code is unreadable:

If you can't read the code on the back of your card because it's scratched or damaged")

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

May 10, 2024 12:09 PM in response to Ayomikun6

Ayomikun6 wrote:

How can I redeem a Apple gift card scratch off
I have the back and the receipt


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 11, 2024 12:44 PM in response to hughes241

hughes241 wrote:

I have a overscratched $500 single apple GiftCard which four code are scratch off how do I get to redeem the card please?


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 11, 2024 2:55 PM in response to brain54

brain54 wrote:

I just got Apple Card $100 I scratch off out of the digit


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 4, 2024 5:53 PM in response to Katiely

Hey, so sorry to hear this, this happened to me too. If there is a scannable code, you should be able to redeem the funds using that scannable code in the App Store. Otherwise, you won't be able to use your gift card. You may be able to visit the store you purchased the card from and see if they can replace it, but no promises there. Hope this helps.

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