I can't find balance on my Apple Gift Card, is it legitimate?
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The article "What type of gift card do I have?" explains the different kinds of gift cards Apple uses, has links on how to redeem them, and what can be purchased with each kind. Click on the link --> What type of gift card do I have? - Apple Support
When a card is checked for balance the entire value of a card transfers to the account into which it was entered. Therefore the value is either the face value or nothing.