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

Redeem your gift card in the App Store or the Apple Music app to use for Apple Account purchases, like apps, subscriptions, and more.

Redeem your gift card

Redeem your gift card

Learn what you can buy with your Apple Gift Card, App Store Card, App Store & iTunes Gift Card, or Apple Account balance.

Redeem a gift card on your device

You can redeem a gift card on your device to add funds to your Apple Account balance.

Redeem a gift card in the App Store on your iPhone

  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 buttonNo alt supplied for Image 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 Account.

  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.

If you have the Apple Account Card in Apple Wallet, the balance will appear in the Wallet app when you redeem a gift card to your Apple Account balance. Learn more about using Apple Wallet.

Redeem a gift card in Wallet on your iPhone

  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 Wallet app.

  3. Tap your Apple Account card.

  4. Tap the More button, then tap Redeem.

  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.

Can't redeem your gift card?

Redeem a gift card with your iPad

  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 to your Apple Account.

  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.

Can't redeem your gift card?

Redeem a gift card with your 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 Account.

  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.

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 Account.

    The App Store on a Mac displaying the option to redeem a gift card
  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 Account first.

  4. Follow the instructions on screen, then click Redeem.

    The Apple Music app on a PC showing Redeem selected to redeem a gift card

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, App Store Card, or App Store & iTunes Gift Card, the funds are added to your Apple Account balance. You can make purchases with your Apple Account balance, including:

  • Apps, games, or in-app purchases from the App Store.

  • Subscriptions like Apple Music or iCloud+, and more.

  • Where the Apple Gift Card is available, you can 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.

For some purchases, Apple Account balance can't be used. Learn what you can buy with your Apple Account balance.

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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