How do I ensure in-app purchases are charged to Apple Gift Card instead of Apple Card?

So I want to get something but it says apple pay and I don't know weather it will be charged to my apple card or the gift card, I want to use the gift card to pay...



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iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Mar 31, 2025 4:58 PM

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Posted on Mar 31, 2025 5:03 PM

In-app purchases always charge your Apple Account balance first, before there are any charges to your payment method. You would first need to redeem the Apple Gift Card, so the balance shows in your Apple Account balance. They only way your Apple Card would be charged is if there is enough enough money for the purchase in the Apple Account.

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Mar 31, 2025 5:03 PM in response to wuddywtr

In-app purchases always charge your Apple Account balance first, before there are any charges to your payment method. You would first need to redeem the Apple Gift Card, so the balance shows in your Apple Account balance. They only way your Apple Card would be charged is if there is enough enough money for the purchase in the Apple Account.

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