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How longs does a pending purchase take?

Hey so I bought $6 in iTunes gift card to buy some in game purchase that was 4.99 so I had plenty and I don’t know why it’s shows pending, never had this issue and the item was &4.99 and I had $6 in credit and it went thru but showing pending purchase and I haven’t gotten it. I really want this purchase.

iPad, iOS 12

Posted on Aug 15, 2022 2:33 PM

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Posted on Aug 15, 2022 3:55 PM

When redeeming a gift card, the amount will be credited to your (1) Apple ID balance and (2) 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)

Change, add or remove Apple ID payment methods

Change, add or remove Apple ID payment methods – 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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Aug 15, 2022 3:55 PM in response to Wesleymaksym

When redeeming a gift card, the amount will be credited to your (1) Apple ID balance and (2) 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)

Change, add or remove Apple ID payment methods

Change, add or remove Apple ID payment methods – 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.

How longs does a pending purchase take?

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