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GIFT CARDS & REDEMPTION

Redeeming an Apple gift card

Use the redemption instructions for the exact Apple card type and sign in to the intended Apple Account. Apple states that its gift cards cannot be redeemed outside their purchase country or region.

Global · EnglishUpdated October 4, 2026

Your next steps

  1. Check the card type and country before revealing the code.
  2. Use Apple's official redemption flow for your device.
  3. Confirm the credited account balance and keep the receipt.

The details that make a difference

An Apple Store-only card and an account-balance card may have different uses. Read the wording on the product rather than assuming every Apple-branded card pays for an in-app game purchase.

If redemption fails, preserve the error and follow Apple Support. Do not change regions simply to experiment with a code.

Before you continue

Use the redemption instructions for the exact Apple card type and sign in to the intended Apple Account. Apple states that its gift cards cannot be redeemed outside their purchase country or region.

Use the current product description and official account instructions alongside this guide. The tools on this site organize information you supply; they cannot inspect your account, payment or order.

Official references

Check the service’s current instructions for account and product conditions.