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Grumpyyoung
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Q: How do I use an itunes gift card for in-app purchases?

How do I use an itunes gift card for in-app purchases?

iPad 3G, iOS 5.1.1

Posted on Aug 10, 2012 2:29 PM

by Philly_Phan,Solvedanswer
Philly_Phan Philly_Phan
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A:

Yes.  Credits are used before the CC is charged.

Posted on Aug 10, 2012 5:54 PM

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Q: How do I use an itunes gift card for in-app purchases?

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  • by varjak paw,

    varjak paw varjak paw Aug 10, 2012 2:49 PM in response to Grumpyyoung
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    Aug 10, 2012 2:49 PM in response to Grumpyyoung

    You should be able to just buy them as normal. Are you trying to purchase and having problems? If so, provide details  - the app, whether you've had any problems buy apps themselves, and exactly what goes wrong including error messages if any - and perhaps someone can offer suggestions.

     

    Regards.

  • by Grumpyyoung,

    Grumpyyoung Grumpyyoung Aug 10, 2012 5:29 PM in response to varjak paw
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    Aug 10, 2012 5:29 PM in response to varjak paw

    So I input my redeem code in iTunes and it registered my $25 credit. So if I do an in-app purchase for $50, it will take the $25 credit and then charge my credit card on file the other $25 for the total $50 purchase? Is that how it works?

  • by Philly_Phan,Solvedanswer

    Philly_Phan Philly_Phan Aug 10, 2012 5:54 PM in response to Grumpyyoung
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    Aug 10, 2012 5:54 PM in response to Grumpyyoung

    Yes.  Credits are used before the CC is charged.

  • by legendary80,

    legendary80 legendary80 Feb 17, 2014 6:12 AM in response to varjak paw
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    Feb 17, 2014 6:12 AM in response to varjak paw

    I entered the code and applied to my apple account, so I assume I already have the credit.  When I tried to make an in-app purchase, it asked me for my password again. 

     

    How do I know if the in-app purchase is deducting from the redeem credits or from my credit cards.

     

    Also, is it possible to check the remaining balance of the iTunes gift card?  This is the 1st time I deal with apple gift card... Quite confusing...

     

    Please kindly advise.

     

    Thank you for your attention.

  • by Philly_Phan,

    Philly_Phan Philly_Phan Feb 17, 2014 6:52 AM in response to legendary80
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    Feb 17, 2014 6:52 AM in response to legendary80

    legendary80 wrote:

     

    I entered the code and applied to my apple account, so I assume I already have the credit.  When I tried to make an in-app purchase, it asked me for my password again. 

     

    How do I know if the in-app purchase is deducting from the redeem credits or from my credit cards.

     

    Also, is it possible to check the remaining balance of the iTunes gift card?  This is the 1st time I deal with apple gift card... Quite confusing...

     

    Please kindly advise.

     

    Thank you for your attention.

    Purchases are always deducted from the credits first.  Look at the menu bar at the top for remaining credit.  My credit is $23.59.

     

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  • by Virtuist,

    Virtuist Virtuist Feb 17, 2014 6:09 PM in response to Philly_Phan
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    Feb 17, 2014 6:09 PM in response to Philly_Phan

    I just added a $15 gift card and made a $20 in game purchase and it didn't use my credit. How can I get a refund?