Bought a $50 apple gift card and it try’s to spend the debit card i have on file instead of my gift card balance

I bought an apple gift card and every time i try to purchase something in a game (it’s a valid game that allows the gift card to be used) it attempts to take funds from my mastercard that i have for my icloud subscription, i can’t find out how to use the apple gift card instead of my mastercard.

iPhone 13, iOS 17

Posted on May 28, 2024 3:55 PM

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Posted on May 28, 2024 3:59 PM

Have you redeemed the Gift Card to add the funds to your Account Balance?

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


Apple also sells store Gift Cards that are used for purchases in a physical store or at apple.com. You can find the type of gift card you have by reviewing this support article:

What type of gift card do I have? - Apple Support

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May 28, 2024 3:59 PM in response to jazzlerazzle01

Have you redeemed the Gift Card to add the funds to your Account Balance?

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


Apple also sells store Gift Cards that are used for purchases in a physical store or at apple.com. You can find the type of gift card you have by reviewing this support article:

What type of gift card do I have? - Apple Support

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Bought a $50 apple gift card and it try’s to spend the debit card i have on file instead of my gift card balance

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