Apple released a new gift card product today that unifies the previous App Store & iTunes Store gift cards with the Apple Store gift cards. The new approach offers a much simpler experience. Read along for how to manage and use the new universal Apple Gift Cards. Show
The previous approach of having separate gift cards for the App Store & iTunes Store and the Apple Store left the door open for confusion and frustration for those not dialed into the difference which was then passed on to gift getters. Now when you redeem an Apple Gift Card, it’s added to what’s called your Apple Account Balance (tied to your Apple ID) and can be used across the App Store & iTunes Store (including iOS and Mac) and the Apple Store for any products in the US. That also means you can use the balance for iCloud and other Apple subscriptions like Apple TV+, Apple News+, Apple Arcade, Apple Books, and more. How to use universal Apple Gift Cards on iPhone, iPad, and MacDigital gift cards
If you want to send an Apple Gift Card to someone, you can do it from Apple’s new Gift Card website. Tap or click “Buy” in the top right corner. If you want to add funds to your own Apple Account Balance, you can do it in a few places including the App Store app > tap your profile icon (top-right) > Add Funds to Apple ID. Physical gift cards
How to use your Apple Gift CardUse for apps, music, movies, TV shows, subscriptions, etc.Any purchases you make with Apple through the App Store, iTunes Store, subscriptions like iCloud, Apple Music, Apple News+, Apple TV+, etc. will use the Apple Account Balance first before charing your debit or credit card that’s on file for your Apple ID. Apple also notes that your balance can’t be spent by others if you’re using Family Sharing, just you. Use in the Apple Store app
How to check your Apple Account balanceWhere can you find your balance when you’re ready to make some purchases? Settings on iPhone and iPad
App Store on iPhone and iPad
App Store on Mac
iTunes Store on iPhone and iPad
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How do I redeem money on my Apple account?Transfer instantly to an eligible debit card
On iPhone: open the Wallet app, tap your Apple Cash card, tap the More button. , then tap Transfer to Bank. . On iPad: open the Settings app, tap Wallet & Apple Pay, tap your Apple Cash card, then tap Transfer to Bank.
Can I use Apple gift card for in app purchases?Buy apps, games, or in-app purchases from the App Store. Buy music, movies, and more from the iTunes Store, Apple TV app, or Apple Books. Pay for subscriptions like Apple Music, Apple Arcade, and Apple TV+. Or pay for subscriptions in apps from the App Store.
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