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Q: how do i fine out my account balance when i redeem gift cards

If I redeem gift cards, where can I see my account balance?  Also, if I purchase apps, games, etc., How does it know to use the gift card vs. my credit card on file?

 

Thx!

iPhone 4, Windows 8

Posted on Jan 11, 2014 8:07 PM

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Q: how do i fine out my account balance when i redeem gift cards

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  • by King_Penguin,

    King_Penguin King_Penguin Jan 11, 2014 11:43 PM in response to gateway03
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    Jan 11, 2014 11:43 PM in response to gateway03

    My account's balance shows at the top left of the store's page on my computer's iTunes, and by logging in to view my account via the Store > View Account menu option. On my iOS devices it shows at the bottom of, for example, the Featured tab in the App Store app under my account id (or you can view your account via Settings > iTunes & App Stores and it should show on the screen that you are taken to).

     

    When purchasing items from the store your account's balance should be automatically used first (you can't gift content from your balance) - from http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5582 :

     

    When making purchases, content credits are used first, followed by Gift Certificate, iTunes Card, or Allowance Account credits; your credit card or PayPal account is then charged for any remaining balance.