HT201209: Redeem iTunes or Apple Music Gift Cards and content codes

Learn about Redeem iTunes or Apple Music Gift Cards and content codes
Winston3
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Q: How do I use my credit to purchase songs as the option keeps asking for billing information but I want to use the balance on my gift card??I am using an acer laptop to try and do this.

How do I use my credit to purchase songs as the option keeps asking for billing information but I want to use the balance on my gift card??I am using an acer laptop to try and do this.

Posted on Mar 30, 2014 11:32 AM

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Winston3

Q: How do I use my credit to purchase songs as the option keeps asking for billing information but I want to use the balance on my gi ... more

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  • by King_Penguin,

    King_Penguin King_Penguin Mar 30, 2014 11:56 AM in response to Winston3
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    Mar 30, 2014 11:56 AM in response to Winston3

    Though you are being asked for credit card details it doesn't necessarily mean that it will be charged (unless you are trying to gift content) - asking for card details is a way of confirming that you are able to buy from that country's store, and if the account wasn't created by following the instructions on this page then card details will need to be entered before an account can be used to download any item from the store : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2534

     

    If you are being asked to review your account then you could see if this post by mountaingoatgirl lets you do so without needing to enter credit card details : https://discussions.apple.com/message/24303054

     

    How purchases are billed : 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.