Redeem Your Apple Gift Card

Add the gift card balance to your Apple ID:

1. Open the App Store app
2. Tap your profile picture in the top right
3. Select “Redeem Gift Card or Code”
4. Scan the card or enter the code manually
5. Tap “Redeem” in the upper right corner

The balance will be added to your Apple ID and can be used for App Store, Apple Music, iCloud+, and other Apple services.

Using Apple Balance with Apple Pay

While you can’t add the gift card directly to Apple Pay, your Apple ID balance can be used for Apple Pay transactions in certain scenarios:

• In-app purchases (when Apple Pay is the payment method)
• Apple Online Store purchases
• Subscriptions to Apple services

Convert to Apple Cash (Where Available)

In some regions, you can transfer your Apple ID balance to Apple Cash (U.S. only):

1. Open the Wallet app and tap your Apple Cash card
2. Tap “…” then “Transfer to Bank”
3. Select “Add Money” and choose your Apple ID balance as the source
4. Enter the amount and confirm

Method 1: Direct Transfer (U.S. Only)

If you’re in the U.S. and have Apple Cash set up, you can transfer your Apple ID balance to Apple Cash as shown in Step 3 above.

Method 2: Purchase Apple Gift Cards

Use your Apple ID balance to purchase Apple Gift Cards from the App Store, then gift or sell them.

Method 3: Use for Subscriptions

Apply your balance to Apple Music, iCloud+, Apple TV+, or other subscription services.

No, as of 2026, Apple Gift Card balances cannot be used for contactless payments at physical retail locations, even when using Apple Pay. The balance can only be used for purchases through Apple’s own services and stores.

Apple Gift Cards are designed as store credit for Apple products and services, not as payment methods. They

Officially, Apple doesn’t allow cashing out gift card balances. However, in the U.S., you can transfer eligible balances to Apple Cash, then to your bank account. Alternatively, you can sell your unused gift card through reputable gift card exchange platforms.

Yes, when making in-app purchases or App Store purchases, if Apple Pay is a payment option, you can use your Apple ID balance to pay, provided you have sufficient funds. The balance will be used before charging any other payment method on file.