why is the gift card declined even though i just bought it?

i paid 15 Bucks for an iTunes card and tried to buy music, but the Redeem Website declined the Redeem Code. I even try the back code and it said invalid.

iPod, iOS 15

Posted on Jan 4, 2023 02:29 PM

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Posted on Jan 4, 2023 02:31 PM

See this Apple article:  If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card

If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card - Apple Support

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Card is not valid

Card has already been redeemed

Card is not activated

Code is unreadable

Code must be redeemed in a different country or region

Contact Apple Support -> Contact Apple Support.

 

See also -> About Gift Card Scams -> About Gift Card Scams - Official Apple Support

 

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Jan 4, 2023 02:31 PM in response to Rgarcia1942

See this Apple article:  If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card

If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card - Apple Support

check. ⤵️

Card is not valid

Card has already been redeemed

Card is not activated

Code is unreadable

Code must be redeemed in a different country or region

Contact Apple Support -> Contact Apple Support.

 

See also -> About Gift Card Scams -> About Gift Card Scams - Official Apple Support

 

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