How does an App Store & iTunes Gift Card work?
With an Apple Gift Card you can top up your Apple ID credit. You can then purchase apps in the App Store, download music or activate your music subscription in the iTunes Store. Perhaps you like reading books? Take a look at the iBooks app. You can also use your Apple ID credit to upgrade your iCloud storage. That really comes in handy if you have many important photos or documents that you want to keep safe.
Is this your first time topping up your credit using an App Store & iTunes Card? Or do you want to give this card as a gift to someone else, but you are not sure how this gift card works? Either way, we have created a step-by-step guide for you so that you know what to expect from the iTunes Gift Cards.
You can redeem iTunes / App Store Cards in three ways:
- Via an iPhone, iPad or an iPod;
- Via a Mac or PC;
- Via your Android phone.
Redeem the App Store & iTunes Card via your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch
Redeeming your iTunes / App Store code via an iPhone, iPad or iPod is easy, because you can do this anytime and anywhere. Are you on the road and do you want to listen to an audiobook or quickly download a game? Make sure you always have credit in your account ;) Follow these steps below to top up your credit right away:
- Open the App Store on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch;
- Tap My account or your profile picture in the top right corner;
- Choose Redeem Gift Card or Code and log in with your Apple ID;
- Enter the 16-character code (starting with an X) that you received per email from Gamecardsdirect;
- Tap Done;
- Done, enjoy your purchase!
Redeem the App Store & iTunes Card via a Mac or PC
Do you want to redeem your code via your Mac or PC? That is possible, too. Enjoy your own music at home, watch the latest movies right from your couch or listen to a good audiobook inbetween chores. Follow these steps below to top up your Apple ID balance:
- Open iTunes or the App Store;
- App Store: log in with your Apple ID, click on your account name or profile picture at the bottom in the left corner and then on Redeem gift voucher.
- iTunes: choose Account, go to Redeem and log in with your Apple ID from the menu bar at the top of the screen or the iTunes window;
- Enter the 16-character code (starting with an X);
- After completion you will immediately have the credit in your account. Have fun!
Redeem the App Store & iTunes Card via your Android phone
On your Android phone you can redeem the App Store and iTunes gift cards for an Apple Music subscription. Follow the steps below to listen to unlimited music via the Apple Music app:
- Open the Apple Music app;
- At the bottom of the screen, tap Library, For you, Discover, or Radio.
- Tap the menu button and then Account Settings. If you do not see this, first log in with your Apple ID;
- Choose the option Redeem gift card or code;
- Enter the code and click Redeem;
- You will be asked if you want to redeem the gift voucher for a monthly subscription. If you do not choose this option, the gift voucher will be exchanged for Apple ID credit. This credit will be used every month
- until the balance is insufficient to pay for the following month.
Do you need help from our team?
Do you need help redeeming the code? Or do you have other questions? You can always contact us! Call, mail or chat with our Customer Service, they love to help a gamer in need. The Customer Service department is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 – 17:00. Reach us via:
In the weekends, our Customer Service is limited to email responses only.
FAQs
Buy apps, games, or in-app purchases from the App Store. Buy music, movies, and more from the iTunes Store, Apple TV app, or Apple Books. Pay for subscriptions like Apple Music, Apple Arcade, and Apple TV+. Or pay for subscriptions in apps from the App Store.
What to do with iTunes gift card? ›
Buy apps, games, or in-app purchases from the App Store. Buy music, movies, and more from the iTunes Store, Apple TV app, or Apple Books. Pay for subscriptions like Apple Music, Apple Arcade, and Apple TV+. Or pay for subscriptions in apps from the App Store.
How do I redeem my iTunes card to my money? ›
You can't redeem or return Apple Gift Cards, App Store & iTunes Gift Cards or unused Apple ID balance for cash, except as required by law. If your jurisdiction allows the refund of redeemed gift balances, you can contact Apple Support to request a refund.
How do I transfer iTunes gift card to Apple cash? ›
No. You cannot add a gift card to Apple Cash.
How do I redeem iTunes store? ›
Open the App Store app. or your photo. Tap Redeem Gift Card or Code. If you don't see Redeem Gift Card or Code, sign in with your Apple ID.
How do I convert my iTunes gift card to cash? ›
Unfortunately, it is not possible to redeem an iTunes card for cash.
How do I use an iTunes gift card as a payment method? ›
Redeem a gift card with your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro
- Find the 16-digit code on the back of the card. ...
- Open the App Store app.
- At the top of the screen, tap the sign-in button. ...
- Tap Redeem Gift Card or Code. ...
- Tap Use Camera and follow the instructions on the screen. ...
- Tap Redeem.
You cannot transfer money out of your Apple Account. Depending on where the money came from that you added to your Apple Account, you may be able to reverse that transfer with your bank. When using gift cards to add money to your Apple Account, they cannot be transferred to cash and can only be used for purchases.
Can I use an iTunes gift card for Apple cash? ›
You can't add money from a gift card, even if it's already in Wallet.
Can I redeem an Apple gift card for cash? ›
Gift cards are not reloadable and may not be redeemed for purchases made from Apple Media Services, at Apple resellers, for additional Apple Gift Cards, for cash (except as required by law), or for shipments outside the U.S. Gift cards will remain active even if added to the Wallet app on your iOS device.
How to Redeem an Apple Gift Card on an Android Device
- Locate the 16-digit code on the back of your gift card. (You may need to peel or scratch off the label first).
- Open the Apple Music app.
- Tap the menu button, then select "Account."
- Tap "Redeem Gift Card or Code."
- Enter the 16-digit code. Then tap "Redeem."
Apple Card Vs iTunes Gift Card
Apple Cards can only be used to purchase Apple hardware such as iPhones, iPods etc on any Apple retail store or online store but iTunes Gift Card is solely used to purchase all digital content on the iTunes Store, such as music, apps, movies, software etc.
How does an iTunes card work? ›
An iTunes gift card is a voucher or prepaid debit card which you can use to purchase things from the iTunes store instead of using your debit card or any other type of traditional payment method. Like other gift vouchers, it comes in two forms- a physical card and an E-gift card.
What can someone do with an iTunes card? ›
It's important to know that App Store & iTunes Gift Cards can ONLY be used to purchase goods and services from the iTunes Store, App Store, Apple Books, for an Apple Music subscription or for iCloud storage.
Can you use an iTunes gift card for real money? ›
Apple Store Gift Cards can be redeemed only on the Apple Online Store and at Apple Retail Stores. If you're approached to use the cards for any other payment, you could very likely be the target of a scam and should immediately report it to your local police department.
Can you use iTunes cards for anything? ›
Apple Gift Cards are solely for the purchase of goods and services from the Apple Store, the Apple Store app, apple.com, the App Store, iTunes, Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Books and other Apple properties.
Are iTunes Gift Cards still useful? ›
If you have an unused iTunes gift card lying around, there's no need to worry – you can still put it to good use in the world of streaming media. Whether you're a fan of music, podcasts, or TV shows and movies, your gift card credits will give you access to a wealth of content that you can enjoy well into the future.
