Apple Gift Card shows no money upon redemption

I purchased an Apple Gift Card and sent it to a friend. When he went to redeem it, it showed no money on the card.



[Re-Titled by Moderator]

iPhone 11, iOS 18

Posted on May 31, 2025 1:56 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on May 31, 2025 2:10 PM

Please follow the steps in this Apple Support article. 


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


If after reviewing the article, and following the directions in the article, you need additional assistance please follow the link below to contact official Apple Support. 


Contact Apple Gift Card Support


If you receive a request for payment using Apple Cash, or If you believe you are the victim of a scam, please contact Apple Support and report it to local law enforcement.


About gift card scams - Apple Support


You may also report the scam to the FTC Complaint Assistant and to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center


If you receive a request for payment using Apple Cash, or If you believe you are the victim of a scam, please contact Apple Support and report it to local law enforcement.


1 reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

May 31, 2025 2:10 PM in response to Charrington84

Please follow the steps in this Apple Support article. 


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


If after reviewing the article, and following the directions in the article, you need additional assistance please follow the link below to contact official Apple Support. 


Contact Apple Gift Card Support


If you receive a request for payment using Apple Cash, or If you believe you are the victim of a scam, please contact Apple Support and report it to local law enforcement.


About gift card scams - Apple Support


You may also report the scam to the FTC Complaint Assistant and to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center


If you receive a request for payment using Apple Cash, or If you believe you are the victim of a scam, please contact Apple Support and report it to local law enforcement.


This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

Apple Gift Card shows no money upon redemption

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.