Apple gift card funds not available

I redeemed a apple gift card but cannot use the money on my account? It shows it’s there but unable to purchase

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 15

Posted on Aug 17, 2022 09:28 PM

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Posted on Aug 18, 2022 03:03 PM

I redeemed a apple gift card but cannot use the money on my account? It shows it’s there but unable to purchase


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 -> Change, add or remove Apple ID payment methods

Change, add or remove Apple ID payment methods – 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.

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Aug 18, 2022 03:03 PM in response to Jpedro5624

I redeemed a apple gift card but cannot use the money on my account? It shows it’s there but unable to purchase


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 -> Change, add or remove Apple ID payment methods

Change, add or remove Apple ID payment methods – 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.

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