User level: Level 1 (4 points)Just bought an Apple gift card for my daughter in Germany, but because my Apple account is in the USA, the gift card is unredeemable by her in Germany. Is there any way I can cancel the gift card since she can't use it?
Posted on Oct 14, 2026 10:40 AM
User level: Level 8 (43,489 points)Oct 14, 2026 11:18 AM in response to garth279
Unfortunately no. Gift cards are only valid in the region where they are sold.
Gift cards are also non-refundable.
Legal - iTunes Gift Cards and Codes - Apple
Your best outcome might be to simply redeem the card onto your own account for safekeeping and future use.
Redeem your Apple Gift Card, App Store Card, or App Store & iTunes Gift Card - Apple Support
User level: Level 8 (43,489 points)Oct 14, 2026 11:48 AM in response to garth279
Then I’m “wondering” if it might somehow be “tied” to your daughter's Apple Account ?
If you can’t redeem the card to your own account using only the redemption code …
… you might indeed need to contact Official Apple Support re: your in-good-faith mis-understanding.
User level: Level 1 (4 points)Oct 14, 2026 11:26 AM in response to Chattanoogan
Is it possible to change the name on the gift card to myself?
User level: Level 8 (43,489 points)Oct 14, 2026 11:29 AM in response to garth279
The name on the card is irrelevant.
You simply enter the redemption code during the redemption onto your account.
Q: Was this a physical card or an eCard?
User level: Level 1 (4 points)Oct 14, 2026 11:34 AM in response to Chattanoogan
ecard
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256376208