I was gifted an apple gift card but I can’t use it for anything because it keeps asking me to verify something. I have no idea what I’m supposed ti be verifying because it says “Account balance:” with the amount of money, yet it’s still asking for another payment method.
iPhone 11, iOS 16
See -> How to redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card
How to redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card – Apple Support (UK)
When redeeming a gift card, (1) the amount will be credited to your Apple ID balance and (2) then you need to set your Apple ID balance as your default payment.
(1) See -> Check your Apple ID balance
Check your Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)
(2) See -> Add a payment method to your Apple ID
Add a payment method to your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)
If you update your payment method or add funds to your Apple ID balance, It would take about 1 to 3 business days in order to process.
If you're still unable to update your payment method, Contact Apple Support.
See -> How to redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card
How to redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card – Apple Support (UK)
When redeeming a gift card, (1) the amount will be credited to your Apple ID balance and (2) then you need to set your Apple ID balance as your default payment.
(1) See -> Check your Apple ID balance
Check your Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)
(2) See -> Add a payment method to your Apple ID
Add a payment method to your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)
If you update your payment method or add funds to your Apple ID balance, It would take about 1 to 3 business days in order to process.
If you're still unable to update your payment method, Contact Apple Support.
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