Unable to purchase games using Apple Gift Card

Why is my Apple gift card? Not good enough to buy a game?

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Posted on Jan 20, 2024 7:41 PM

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Jeff Donald

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Posted on Jan 21, 2024 4:05 AM

You will need to add a debit/credit card has a backup payment method. A credit/debit acts as proof of age for age restricted content.

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Jeff Donald

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Jan 21, 2024 4:05 AM in response to kimmy170

You will need to add a debit/credit card has a backup payment method. A credit/debit acts as proof of age for age restricted content.

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Jan 20, 2024 7:44 PM in response to kimmy170

Why is my $25 Apple gift card not good enough to buy a $6.99 game? Please explain cause I don’t understand.

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