iTunes Gift Card (US)

An iTunes gift card (usually labeled as an App Store & iTunes card) is pre-purchased credit for Apple’s various digital services. This includes the iTunes Store—Apple’s media and software marketplace where you can buy music, movies, apps, and more. You can also use iTunes gift cards to subscribe to Apple Music and other Apple services.

For detailed guideline, please check the procedure here.

When you redeem an App Store & iTunes Gift Card, you can make purchases with your Apple ID balance, including apps, games, iCloud storage, subscriptions like Apple Music, and more. But for some purchases, Apple ID balance can’t be used. Learn what you can buy with your Apple ID balance.

On an Android device, you can use your gift card to buy an Apple Music subscription. To make purchases from the App Store, Apple Books, or the Apple TV app, use an Apple device.

To check your iTunes gift card balance from an iPhone:

1. Launch the App Store.
2. On the Today tab, tap your user icon in the top-right corner.
3. If you have iTunes credit, it displays below your name.

To check your iTunes gift card balance on a Mac or Windows PC running iTunes:

1. Launch iTunes and ensure you’re signed in under Account > Sign in. You’ll see your Apple ID at the top of the dropdown list if you’re signed in.
2. Click on the Store tab and look for your balance in the top-right corner.

If you don’t have a balance, you won’t see a value in any of these places.

If you see a message that says that your card has already been redeemed, you might have already redeemed it. Sign out of the App Store or iTunes Store on all of your devices, then sign back in. This refreshes your Apple ID balance. Learn how to check your Apple ID balance.

If you need more help, contact Apple Support.

Yes. As mentioned above, all digital purchases you make with your Apple account will automatically use your Apple ID balance first. This means you can use your iTunes balance for in-app purchases, including both subscriptions and one-time purchases.

Beware of any in-app purchases that charge a payment method directly (like ride-sharing apps or food delivery services) since they will charge the credit card you have on file for that particular merchant instead.

If you see a message that says that your card has not been properly activated, it might not have been activated by the retailer who sold the card. The best option is to go back to the retailer and try to resolve it with them.

If you need more help, contact Apple Support.

No. iTunes gift cards must be redeemed for digital Apple services on the App Store, iTunes, Apple Books, and similar. Apple Store gift cards are a separate product used for Apple hardware. They are usable at physical Apple Store locations, as well as Apple’s online store.

If you see a message that says the code must be redeemed in another storefront, the card was probably purchased in another country or region. You can’t redeem Apple Gift Cards or App Store & iTunes Gift Cards outside of the country or region of purchase. For example, if you bought an App Store & iTunes Gift Card in France, you can’t redeem it in the App Store in the United States.

Learn more about App Store Top-Up cards in China mainland.

If you need more help, contact Apple Support.