Apple gift cards
An Apple gift card adds credit to an Apple Account, which can be spent across the App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Books and iCloud storage. Older listings use the iTunes name, and the code is entered in the same way.
Credit sits in the account balance and is used automatically the next time a purchase or subscription payment is made.
About Apple gift cards
Apple is the company behind the iPhone, iPad and Mac, and its stores hold apps, games, music, films, books and subscription plans. Card credit covers those digital purchases and in-app content, so it suits anyone who buys apps and games regularly, pays for a music or TV plan, or wants to top up storage without adding a bank card to the account.
Codes come in the local currency of each country, from small top-ups to larger amounts, under both the Apple and iTunes names. They are also a straightforward gift for an iPhone or iPad owner who picks their own content. Apple codes sit alongside other prepaid gift cards for digital stores.
How to redeem an Apple gift card
Redemption is done on the device itself. Some codes are instead activated on the Apple website page given with the product, by following the instructions there.
The help-centre guide on redeeming an Apple gift card walks through the process with screenshots.
- Open the App Store on your iPhone, iPad or Mac.
- Sign in to the Apple Account you want the credit on.
- Choose the Redeem Gift Card or Code option.
- Enter the code exactly as supplied.
- Press Redeem and confirm the account password if you are asked for it.
- Check the account balance to see the credit applied.
Regions and which card to buy
Apple credit is tied to the country of the Apple Account. A code issued for one country will not redeem on an account registered elsewhere, because each store bills in its own currency and carries its own catalogue.
Check the country set on the recipient's Apple Account, then choose the card issued for that same country. Currency shown in a listing follows the region, so a euro card for one country is not interchangeable with a euro card for another.
Regions currently listed for Apple: Turkey, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, LATAM, Australia, Spain, Germany, France, Mexico, New Zealand, Portugal and 24 more. Use the region filter beside the results to see the cards for one country.
Common questions
- Can I use an Apple gift card in another country?
- No. The code must match the country of the Apple Account redeeming it. If the account is set to a different country, the code will be rejected.
- How do I receive the code?
- The code is delivered to your order once payment completes, ready to enter on the device.
- What happens to leftover balance?
- Unused credit stays in the Apple Account balance and is applied to later purchases or subscription renewals. There is no need to spend it all at once.
- Does the credit work for subscriptions?
- Yes. Account balance can cover Apple services billed to the account, such as music, TV and iCloud storage plans, as well as app and game purchases.
- What is the difference between Apple and iTunes cards?
- They are the same store credit under different names. Both are redeemed through the App Store on your device or through the activation page supplied with the product.