Gift card balance is showing but won’t let me purchase anything.

I’m trying to buy a game with gift card balance and it keeps saying I have to verify payment, when I continue, it brings up add payment. Then it says you won’t be charged until make a purchase.

iPad mini 5, iPadOS 15

Posted on Nov 21, 2022 05:07 PM

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Nov 22, 2022 02:20 AM in response to Chanceboy17

(you did this already) 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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