funtom10
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Q: When you buy a gift card, can it come in a digital code?

I want to use my American Express card to buy a ITunes gift card, but I don't want it to be shiped as a card. So can the code be emailed to my recipient?

Posted on Dec 25, 2013 10:34 AM

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Q: When you buy a gift card, can it come in a digital code?

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  • by sterling r,

    sterling r sterling r Dec 27, 2013 6:32 AM in response to funtom10
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    Dec 27, 2013 6:32 AM in response to funtom10

    Hello Funtom10,

     

    It sounds like you want to gift an amount of money to a someone to use in the iTunes Store, but specifically do not want to make it a physical gift card. This article will help you do that named:

    iTunes: Sending iTunes Gifts

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2736?viewlocale=en_US

    Gift an amount on an iOS device


    1. Scroll to the bottom of the main page of the iTunes Store or App Store.
    2. Tap Send Gift.
    3. HT2736--ios_itunes_gifts-send_gift--en.png
    4. Sign in to the iTunes Store with your Apple ID.
    5. Type the email address for the person you're sending the iTunes Gift to.
    6. HT2736--ios_itunes_giftsenter_details--en.png
    7. Tap an amount you’d like to gift or type another amount.
    8. If you want to, add a message.
    9. Pick the day you want to send the gift.
    10. Select a theme for your gift.
    11. Tap Buy, then tap Buy to confirm.

    12. HT2736--ios_itunes_gifts-buy_gift--en.png

    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.

    All the very best,

    Sterling