Can I get cash for my gift card

No, Apple Gift Cards have to be spend at Apple.

• One could redeem to their Apple ID account, for use in the App Store and iTunes Store (digital goods and services).
• One could redeem in Stores for Apple hardware products.

Apple Gift Card - Apple

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

↳ What you can buy with these gift cards

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Apple Gift Cards are solely for the purchase of goods and services from the Apple Store, the Apple Store app, apple.com, the App Store, iTunes, Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Books, and other Apple properties. Should you receive a request for payment using Apple Gift Cards outside of the former, please report it at FTC Complaint Assistant.

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Hello MrsRagan, From what you described in your original post, we recommend that you contact Apple Support directly so that they can work with you to find a solution. You can reach them by clicking here: Apple Support or calling the most local number in your region: Contact Apple for support and service. Thank you for participating in the Apple Support Communities. Cheers!