I bought a iTunes card for Apple Pay

purchased a iTunes gift card

I don’t have any use for iTunes or paid apps, what do I do for any recovery of my $25 I’m out of pocket for??

If you have purchased an Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card, and you have redeemed, follow the steps below to get your money back:

When redeeming a gift card, the amount will be credited to your Apple ID balance, see -> Check your Apple ID balance -> Check your Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)

then scroll to ⤵️

If you have Apple ID balance you can't use.

You can't redeem or return Apple Gift Cards, App Store & iTunes Gift Cards or unused Apple ID balance for cash, except as required by law. If your jurisdiction allows the refund of redeemed gift balances, you can contact Apple Support to request a refund. 

When you contact Apple, include the following information:

•           Your Apple ID.

•           The refund amount.

•           Your current delivery address.