{"id":4788,"date":"2023-06-05T08:56:16","date_gmt":"2023-06-05T15:56:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/SUMMALAI.COM\/?p=4788"},"modified":"2023-06-05T08:56:17","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T15:56:17","slug":"how-to-redeem-an-apple-gift-card-to-a-wallet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/SUMMALAI.COM\/?p=4788","title":{"rendered":"How To Redeem an Apple Gift Card to a Wallet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Earlier, Apple had separate gift cards for their various products. You had:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iTunes Store card<\/li>
App Store card<\/li>
App Store & iTunes Store gift card<\/li>
Apple Music gift card<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
These had a specific purpose and couldn\u2019t be used for anything else.\u00a0In 2020, the company introduced a universal Apple gift card that was available for \u201ceverything Apple.\u201d This has created confusion among users as to how you can\u00a0redeem the gift card\u00a0and where you could\u00a0use it online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this article, we\u2019ll show you\u00a0how to add an Apple gift card to your wallet\u00a0and what you can use your balance for.<\/strong>\u00a0We\u2019ll also explain how Mode Mobile can help you earn various\u00a0free gift cards, including\u00a0Fortnite,\u00a0eBay, and\u00a0Amazon ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apple Wallet vs. Apple Pay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Before we explain how you can\u00a0redeem your Apple gift card, we need to establish the difference between an Apple wallet and Apple Pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apple Pay is a digital wallet that allows you to store your credit card information and pay with your phone. The app is particularly handy if you use multiple credit cards as you can scroll through them. You can select which one you want to use and pay the same way\u2014through the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apple Pay works with real credit cards and money. Since Apple gift cards are not exchangeable for cash, you can\u2019t use the funds on your gift card that way and subsequently can\u2019t add your gift card to Apple Pay.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instead, you need to redeem the gift card, and the funds will appear in your Apple wallet, i.e., your Apple ID balance. Then, the funds on the gift card will be available for usage, but you will be able to use them only for a limited set of purchases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How To Add a Gift Card to Apple Wallet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Regardless of whether you\u2019ve received a physical or a digital gift card, the redemption process is the same.<\/strong> The difference is that physical gift cards come with redemption codes on the back of the card, usually covered by a scratchable covering. With digital cards, you\u2019ll receive all the necessary information via email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The redemption process differs based on the device you\u2019re using to redeem your card.<\/strong> You can use Apple devices, as well as an Android phone or a Windows PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How To Add Gift Cards to Apple Wallet With Apple Devices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The process is slightly different if you use a Mac or an iOS device, as shown in the table below:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Device Type<\/strong><\/td>
How To Add a Gift Card to Apple Wallet<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
iPhone, iPad, and iPod<\/td>
Open the App Store<\/strong> on your Apple deviceClick on your account icon (located at the top-right corner of the Today <\/strong>or Featured <\/strong>screen)Sign in to your account (if you haven\u2019t already)Click on Redeem Gift Card or Code<\/strong>Choose between Use Camera<\/strong> or Enter Code Manually<\/strong>Scan the gift card code with a camera or enter it manually<\/td><\/tr>
Mac<\/td>
Click on the Apple icon at the top-left corner of your screenSelect App Store<\/strong> from the drop-down menuHit your profile name at the bottom-left corner of the storeClick on Redeem Gift Card<\/strong> towards the top-right of the screenSign in with your Apple ID if promptedScan the code using your PC\u2019s camera or enter it manuallyHit Done <\/strong>to finish<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
How To Add an Apple Gift Card Using Non-Apple Products<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
While Apple gift cards do work with non-Apple devices, you still need an Apple product (an app or a program) installed on those devices for the redemption process to work. The process differs for Windows and Android users\u2014check the following table for more details:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Device Type<\/strong><\/td>
How To Add a Gift Card to Apple Wallet<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Android phones<\/td>
Open the Apple Music appClick on the menu button (the three vertical dots)Tap on Account<\/strong>Select Redeem Gift Card or Code<\/strong>Type in the 16-digit codeHit Redeem<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Windows PC<\/td>
Open the iTunes app for WindowsClick on Account <\/strong>from the menu bar at the topSelect Redeem<\/strong>Feed the redemption code via camera or manually as promptedClick on Done<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Bear in mind that if you redeem your gift card via a Windows PC or an Android phone, the usage of those funds is limited to the iTunes and Apple Music apps.<\/strong>\u00a0For example, you can use an Android-redeemed gift card only for Apple Music content and subscriptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n