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cheetah258 Author

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iPhone credit card update

why doesn’t my gift card go thru unable to post my gift card

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Oct 10, 2023 11:06 AM

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Raicya

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Posted on Oct 10, 2023 11:17 AM

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

How to redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card – Apple Support (UK)

When redeeming a gift card, the amount will be credited to your Apple Account balance and and you need to set your Apple ID balance as your default payment.

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)

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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.

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