Apple Gift Card redemption fails with US storefront error

I purchase an apple gift card however, when i try to redeem it i get an error message saying this code must be redeemed from a US storefront

iPhone 12, iOS 18

Posted on Nov 18, 2025 12:20 PM

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Posted on Nov 18, 2025 12:24 PM

Is your account set to the US? It apparently needs to be.


This version of the link will take you to the section of the support article about what to do if your code must be redeemed in a different country or region If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card, App Store Card, or App Store & iTunes Gift Card - Apple Support


Gift the card to somebody with their account set to the USA.

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Nov 18, 2025 12:24 PM in response to Tessuan

Is your account set to the US? It apparently needs to be.


This version of the link will take you to the section of the support article about what to do if your code must be redeemed in a different country or region If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card, App Store Card, or App Store & iTunes Gift Card - Apple Support


Gift the card to somebody with their account set to the USA.

Apple Gift Card redemption fails with US storefront error

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