how is it that i can purchase apple gift cards with cash go check the balance and there is nothing on the card
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Original Title: Gift card issues
how is it that i can purchase apple gift cards with cash go check the balance and there is nothing on the card
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Original Title: Gift card issues
Posted on Oct 31, 2026 12:06 AM
Oct 31, 2026 7:33 PM in response to biohazrd75
Hello~ Click on below…
Go ahead and contact Apple for assistance. I only buy Apple gift cards from link below because many scams are prevalent right now.
~Katana-San~
Oct 31, 2026 6:53 PM in response to biohazrd75
Re: "Gift Card issues: how is it that i can purchase apple gift cards with cash go check the balance and there is nothing on the card "
Seems Apple Gift Cards need to be redeemed, before the amount will show up in your Apple Account / Gift Card balance.
See how to: Redeem your Apple Gift Card, App Store Card, or App Store & iTunes Gift Card - Apple Support
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Else: If you can’t redeem your gift card in the App Store or iTunes Store,
here are some things you can try: If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card - Apple Support
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If needed: See how to: Check your gift card balance - Apple Support
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If you didn't purchase the Gift Card directly from Apple
Please be aware of Gift Card Scams:
Apple's info: About gift card scams - Apple Support
Nov 1, 2026 12:21 PM in response to biohazrd75
Welcome and thank you for reaching out. 🤗
Check your sales receipt.
Contact Apple Support with the receipt and serial number; only they can verify the card’s activation status and help resolve the issue.
Good Luck! 👋🏼😉
Smiliñ 😎 Brian | Community Volunteer
Oct 31, 2026 7:02 PM in response to biohazrd75
so these gift cards the balance is showing zero on the cards themselves before you can redeem them and then I won’t let you redeem them because it shows a zero balance and that is any word from five minutes ten minutes to thirty minutes after purchase with cash with the receipts
Oct 31, 2026 7:06 PM in response to biohazrd75
Also, the gift card balance through Apple support is where I checked the balance at there was a link Apple support gave me and I went on there to check it and four cards from three different stores within an hour time not even all 10 minutes after I sent the cards. There was a zero balance on all four of them and I sent them to my lawyer, which I know he hadn’t redeemed them.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256386290