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My Apple gift card isn't valid, but I'm not able to redeem it. What do I do?

I recently purchased 3 $100 Apple gift cards from a CVS store. When I tried to check the balance on them, it didn't work. I got a message saying that 2 of the cards aren't valid, even though they're supposed to be activated. I'm trying to figure out what the issue is, but none of the options suggested by apple work. I spent a lot of money on these things, and I really don't want it to go to waste. What should I do?


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Posted on Dec 18, 2022 1:40 PM

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User profile for user: Raicya
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Posted on Dec 18, 2022 1:44 PM

See this Apple article:  If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card

If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card - Apple Support

check. ⤵️

Card is not valid

Card has already been redeemed

Card is not activated

Code is unreadable

Code must be redeemed in a different country or region

Contact Apple Support -> Contact Apple Support.

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User profile for user: Raicya
Raicya
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Dec 18, 2022 1:44 PM in response to chibuzo96

See this Apple article:  If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card

If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card - Apple Support

check. ⤵️

Card is not valid

Card has already been redeemed

Card is not activated

Code is unreadable

Code must be redeemed in a different country or region

Contact Apple Support -> Contact Apple Support.

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User profile for user: Raicya
Raicya
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Dec 18, 2022 1:55 PM in response to chibuzo96

See -> How to redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card

How to redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card – Apple Support (UK)

 

When redeeming a gift card, (1) the amount will be credited to your Apple ID balance and (2) then you need to set your Apple ID balance as your default payment.


(1) See -> Check your Apple ID balance

Check your Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)


(2) See -> Add a payment method to your Apple ID

Add a payment method to your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)


If you update your payment method or add funds to your Apple ID balance, It would take about 1 to 3 business days in order to process.

If you're still unable to update your payment method, Contact Apple Support.

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