Why does Apple not accepting apple gift card as payment for icloud?

Added a apple gift card as payment method, but it is not being accepted to upgrade icloud.

iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 17

Posted on Jan 3, 2024 6:03 PM

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Posted on Jan 3, 2024 7:30 PM

bog0909 wrote:

Added a apple gift card as payment method, but it is not being accepted to upgrade icloud.

Is it asking for another payment method? Apple can require a valid payment method (which cannot be a gift card) for verification purposes. It may be charged a small amount to verify it but this will be automatically refunded.


Add a payment method to your Apple ID - Apple Support

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Jan 3, 2024 7:30 PM in response to bog0909

bog0909 wrote:

Added a apple gift card as payment method, but it is not being accepted to upgrade icloud.

Is it asking for another payment method? Apple can require a valid payment method (which cannot be a gift card) for verification purposes. It may be charged a small amount to verify it but this will be automatically refunded.


Add a payment method to your Apple ID - Apple Support

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