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- How to Redeem an Apple Gift Card on an iPhone or iPad
- How to Redeem an Apple Gift Card on a Mac
- How to Redeem an Apple Gift Card on a Windows PC
- How to Redeem an Apple Gift Card on an Android Device
- How to Add an Apple Gift Card to Apple Wallet
- What Are the Different Types of Apple Gift Cards?
If you've just celebrated a holiday or birthday and you've received an Apple gift card, congrats on the major score! Before you can spend it, you'll need to know how to redeem Apple gift cards. The process is straightforward, and it can be done on virtually any device with a connection to the Apple App Store.
Once you've redeemed your Apple gift card, you can spend this money on Apple products, apps, subscriptions, games, music, movies, and more. Plus, you can access any digital products you buy across devices that you're signed in with your Apple ID.
Here's how to redeem Apple gift cards, so you can enjoy this versatile gift as you see fit!
How to Redeem an Apple Gift Card on an iPhone or iPad
- Locate the 16-digit code on the back of your gift card. (You may need to peel or scratch off the label first).
- Open the App Store on your device.
- At the top right of the "Today" screen, tap the sign-in button, your photo, or your initials.
- Tap "Redeem Gift Card or Code." (If you don’t see this, sign in with your Apple ID first.)
- Tap "Use Camera" and follow the instructions on the screen to upload the card info instantly. You can also tap "Enter Code Manually," then follow the instructions on the screen to input the card info yourself.
How to Redeem an Apple Gift Card on a Mac
- Locate the 16-digit code on the back of your gift card. (You may need to peel or scratch off the label first).
- Open the App Store on your Mac.
- Click on your name or the sign-in button in the sidebar to get to your "Account" page.
- Select "Redeem Gift Card" in the top-right corner.
- Select "Use Camera" and follow the instructions on the screen to upload the card info instantly. You can also tap "Enter Code Manually," then follow the instructions on the screen to input the card info yourself.
How to Redeem an Apple Gift Card on a Windows PC
- Locate the 16-digit code on the back of your gift card. (You may need to peel or scratch off the label first).
- Open iTunes.
- Select "Account" in the menu bar at the top of the iTunes window.
- Select "Redeem."
- Follow the instructions on the screen to input the card info.
How to Redeem an Apple Gift Card on an Android Device
- Locate the 16-digit code on the back of your gift card. (You may need to peel or scratch off the label first).
- Open the Apple Music app.
- Tap the menu button, then select "Account."
- Tap "Redeem Gift Card or Code."
- Enter the 16-digit code. Then tap "Redeem."
How to Add an Apple Gift Card to Apple Wallet
- Open the Wallet app.
- If you have not added an Apple Account the home screen of your Wallet app, tap the "+" in the upper-right corner and select "Add Apple Account to Wallet."
- Your current Apple Account balance should appear on the screen. Select "Agree."
- Your Apple Account should now be accessible from the home screen of the Wallet app. Tap the icon to enlarge.
- Tap the "..." in the upper-right corner. Select "Redeem."
- Tap "Use Camera" and follow the instructions on the screen to upload the card info instantly. You can also tap "Enter Code Manually," then follow the instructions on the screen to input the card info yourself.
What Are the Different Types of Apple Gift Cards?
There are three types of Apple gift cards available:
- Apple gift cards are the most versatile type you can buy. They can be redeemed in person at an Apple store or online at apple.com for hardware, software, or tech accessories. Apple gift cards can also be redeemed in the App Store to buy apps, games, subscriptions to Apple News+, Apple Music, iCloud+, or any other media available in the App Store.
- App Store & iTunes Gift Cards can be redeemed to purchase any digital media in the App Store and on iTunes. This includes subscriptions, apps, games, movies, and music.
- Apple Store Gift Cards can only be used to buy products in Apple retail stores or on apple.com.
FAQs
Contact Apple Support. You might need to provide: An image of the full front and back of your card. A sales receipt showing when your card was purchased.
What to do if Apple Gift Card won't redeem? ›
Contact Apple Support. You might need to provide: An image of the full front and back of your card. A sales receipt showing when your card was purchased.
How do I redeem an Apple Gift Card on an Android phone? ›
How to Redeem an Apple Gift Card on an Android Device
- Locate the 16-digit code on the back of your gift card. (You may need to peel or scratch off the label first).
- Open the Apple Music app.
- Tap the menu button, then select "Account."
- Tap "Redeem Gift Card or Code."
- Enter the 16-digit code. Then tap "Redeem."
You can't redeem or return Apple Gift Cards, App Store & iTunes Gift Cards or unused Apple ID balance for cash, except as required by law. If your jurisdiction allows the refund of redeemed gift balances, you can contact Apple Support to request a refund.
How do I redeem my Apple Gift Card if code is scratched off? ›
Code is unreadable
If you can't read the code on the back of your card because it's scratched or damaged, contact Apple Support.
What to do if your gift card won't redeem? ›
Make sure you enter the code correctly. Don't use spaces or dashes when you enter the code, and check that you input the correct letters. If it still doesn't work, your gift card may not be activated. Some gift cards bought at physical stores must be activated by the seller when they're purchased.
How do I manually redeem an Apple gift card? ›
Redeem a gift card with your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro
- Find the 16-digit code on the back of the card. ...
- Open the App Store app.
- At the top of the screen, tap the sign-in button. ...
- Tap Redeem Gift Card or Code. ...
- Tap Use Camera and follow the instructions on the screen. ...
- Tap Redeem.
FAQs. Can I use the Apple Card on Android? Not really. The only way to access your Apple Card account on Android is by using a browser and logging into card.apple.com.
How to transfer Apple gift card to bank account? ›
Unfortunately, that is not possible. Funds on a redeemed gift card are effectively “pre-spent” and are generally only redeemable for Apple goods and services.
Can I transfer my Apple gift card to my Cash app? ›
Any gift card sent externally, including physical gift cards, cannot be stored, spent, or managed in your app.
Raise, CardCash and GameFlip are reputable companies that help you sell U.S. gift cards for cash. Selling gift cards often involves marking down the price and paying a fee. Gift card exchanges vary in the cards they allow, selling fees and more.
How do I cash out my Apple gift card balance? ›
Normally once funds are in Apple Account balance the only way to get them out again is to spend them. You can't redeem or return Apple Gift Cards, App Store & iTunes Gift Cards, or unused Apple ID balance for cash, except as required by law.
Can I redeem an Apple Gift Card with the serial number? ›
You will not be able to use a serial number for gift card redemption, you will need to use the specified digit found on the gift card itself. See How to redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card for detailed steps to follow.
What to do if you scratch the code off a gift card? ›
This can happen if you store your gift card with sharp objects or use blunt force when peeling off the film. Scratched gift cards pose the risk of loss of the code. If your gift card is scratched, contact the retailer's customer support to help you redeem the card.
How can I redeem an Apple Gift Card with a missing code? ›
You will need to directly contact Apple Support for issues with gift cards and with gift card redemptions.
What happens if gift card doesn't work? ›
The most common reasons are that the card hasn't been activated, the cashier is running the wrong type of transaction, the dollar amount being charged is greater than the card's balance or the credit card processing machine is bumping up the charge amount to either place a hold on the card or to allow for a gratuity.
What to do if a gift card code is damaged? ›
Scratched gift cards pose the risk of loss of the code. If your gift card is scratched, contact the retailer's customer support to help you redeem the card. They'll let you know your other options if they cannot redeem it.
Why is my apple gift card saying its invalid? ›
If your iTunes card is invalid, make sure that it is an iTunes giftcard and not an Apple Store giftcard, the two are often inaccurately assumed to be the same. If it's inactive, there is a possibility that it was not properly activated. Going back to the retailer could fix the issue.
What if my Apple Card code is not complete? ›
You will need to contact Apple Support directly to get help with the missing digits for the card. click here ➜ Contact Apple Support. You might need to provide: An image of the front and back of your card in full.
