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

Redeem your gift card in the App Store or the Apple Music app to use for Apple ID purchases.

Redeem your gift card

Redeem your gift card for apps, subscriptions, and more. Learn what you can buy with your Apple Gift Card or Apple Account balance.

Redeem your gift card


Redeem a gift card with your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro

  1. Find the 16-digit code on the back of the card. For some gift cards, you might need to peel or gently scratch off the label to see the code.
  2. Open the App Store app.
  3. At the top of the screen, tap the sign-in button  or your photo.
  4. Tap Redeem Gift Card or Code. If you don’t see Redeem Gift Card or Code, sign in with your Apple ID.
  5. Tap Use Camera and follow the instructions on the screen. If you have trouble redeeming the card, tap Enter Code Manually, then follow the instructions on the screen.
  6. Tap Redeem.

In the United States, when you redeem a gift card to your Apple Account balance, the balance might appear in Apple Wallet. Learn more about using Apple Wallet

Can't redeem your gift card?


Redeem a gift card on your Mac

  1. Find the 16-digit code on the back of the card. For some gift cards, you might need to peel or gently scratch off the label to see the code.
  2. On your Mac, open the App Store.
  3. Click your name or the sign-in button in the sidebar. 
  4. Click Redeem Gift Card. You might need to sign in with your Apple ID.
  5. Click Use Camera and follow the instructions on the screen. If you have trouble redeeming the card, enter your code manually.

Can't redeem your gift card?


Redeem a gift card on a Windows PC

  1. Find the 16-digit code on the back of the card. For some gift cards, you might need to peel or gently scratch off the label to see the code.
  2. Open the Apple Music app or Apple TV app.
  3. Click your name at the bottom of the sidebar, then click Redeem. You might need to sign in with your Apple ID first.
  4. Follow the instructions on screen, then click Redeem.

Can't redeem your gift card?


If you received a gift card by email

To redeem a gift card that someone emailed to you, open the email and tap or click the Redeem Now button.


What you can buy with these gift cards

When you redeem an Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card, you can make purchases with your Apple Account balance. Those purchases can include apps, games, subscriptions like Apple Music or iCloud+, and more. But for some purchases, Apple Account balance can't be used. Learn what you can buy with your Apple Account balance.

Where the Apple Gift Card is available, you can also use your Apple Account balance to buy products and accessories at apple.com or in the Apple Store app. See if Apple Gift Card is available in your country or region.


More about gift cards

Apple Media Services features might vary by country or region. Find out what features are available in your country or region.

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