How to add a itunes card to iphone

If you have recently bought or received an Apple Gift Card, you can find below the steps to Redeem Apple Gift Card on iPhone, iPad, Mac or PC.

Redeem Apple Gift Card on iPhone, Mac or PC

Apart from Apple Store, Apple Gift Cards are easily available at Costco, Walmart, Staples, Best Buy, Pharmacies, Grocery stores and  and many other locations.

Once you purchase or recieve an Apple Gift Card from a friend or relative, they can be used just like cash to make instore purchases at any Apple Store.

However, if you are planning to make online purchases, the Gift Card needs to be redeemed using iPhone, iPad, Mac or a Windows computer.

When you redeem an Apple Gift Card, it gets credited to your Apple ID, which allows you to make purchases from App Store, iTunes Store, Apple Books or subscribe to Apple TV, Apple Music and other services.

Important: Before going ahead with the steps to Redeem iTunes Gift Card, make sure that you peel of the label at back of the gift card to reveal the Redeem code.

1. Redeem Apple Gift Card On iPhone

The easiest way to Redeem Apple Gift Card is by scanning the Gift Card by using the rear camera on your iPhone or iPad.

1. Open the App Store on your iPhone and tap on your Profile Icon, located at top-right corner.

2. On the Account screen, select Redeem Gift Card or Code option.

3. On the next screen, select Use Camera option, which automatically opens the rear camera on your iPhone.

4. Now Scan the back of the Gift card using the rear-camera. As soon as the code is recognized, the Gift Card will be validated and credited to your Apple ID.

2. Manually Redeem Gift Card on iPhone

If for some reason you are unable to redeem the Gift Card using iPhone camera, you can follow the manual method as provided below.

1. Open App Store > tap on the Account Icon > select Redeem Gift Card or Code option. On the next screen, select Enter Code option, which automatically brings up the keyboard.

2. Use the keyboard to manually type the Redeem Code (located at the back of the Gift Card) and tap on Redeem.

Note: If you enter the code incorrectly, you will see an error message and you will be provided with the option to  enter the code once again.

This article explains several ways to add funds to your Apple Wallet, including gift cards, iTunes Pass, and cash transfers from your preferred payment method.

How to Add the App Store & iTunes Pass to the iPhone Wallet App

Here’s how to add the App Store & iTunes Pass to the Wallet app on your iPhone:

1. Open the App Store on your iPhone, then tap your account profile image in the top-right corner.

2. Tap Redeem Gift Card or Code.

3. Under the iTunes Pass, tap Get Started.

   
   

4. Enter your Apple ID password, then tap OK.

5. Tap Add iTunes Pass to Wallet.

   The App Store & iTunes Pass is completely different from an iTunes Season Pass, which simply gives you access to all episodes in a TV show's season in iTunes.

6. Tap Add.

   
   

7. Tap Done. The App Store & iTunes Pass now appears within the Wallet app.

   
   

How to Add Money to the Gift Card Wallet in an Apple Store

With your digital App Store & iTunes Pass created, you can now use the iPhone Wallet app to add funds to your iTunes or App Store account the next time you go to a physical Apple Store.

This method is really useful if you like to pay for things with cash and don’t want to load credit onto your account by making an online or digital payment.

1. Open the Wallet app on your iPhone or iPad.

2. Tap the App Store & iTunes card within the Wallet app. This opens your App Store & iTunes Pass and displays its unique QR code.

   This QR code is unique to your account. If you want to add funds to someone else’s account, you need to see their App Store & iTunes Pass.

3. Show your phone with the App Store & iTunes Pass displayed to an Apple Store employee and let them know how much you want to add to your account.

4. You now need to pay the employee the chosen amount. They will scan the QR code on your App Store & iTunes Pass in the Wallet app. The amount is added to your App Store & iTunes Pass balance almost immediately after the transaction is completed.

How to Add Funds to iTunes Using the iPhone Wallet App

You can also use the iPhone Wallet app to add money to your Apple account by making a direct payment. Here's how:

1. Open the Wallet app on your iPhone, then tap the App Store & iTunes Pass.

2. Tap the ellipsis in the top-right corner.

3. Tap Add Funds to Apple ID.

   
   
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4. Tap the amount you want to add.

5. Tap Next.

6. Double-click the Side Button on the right side of your iPhone to add the funds to your App Store & iTunes Pass.

   
   

   Adding funds to your account this way charges the regular payment method associated with your App Store or iTunes account, such as your credit card.

How to Add an iTunes Gift Card to Wallet on iPhone

While you can’t use the Wallet app itself to redeem an iTunes, Apple Music, or App Store gift card, you can view your account balance within the App Store & iTunes Pass. Here’s how to redeem your Apple gift card on an iPhone and use its balance in the Wallet app.

1. Remove your iTunes or App Store gift card from its packaging.

   
   
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   If you have a digital code, skip to Step 4.

2. Turn the gift card over so you can see its back.

   
   
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3. Carefully remove the gray film along the top of the card to reveal its unique code.

   
   
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   Never buy an Apple Music gift card or Apple iTunes gift card that already has this film removed. This means someone may have already redeemed it in-store and added its credit to an Apple account.

4. Unlock your iPhone and open the App Store app.

5. Tap your account profile image > Redeem Gift Card or Code > Use Camera.

   
   

6. Position your gift card in front of the camera so it can read the code.

   
   
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7. The card registers immediately and the credit is added to your account balance.

8. You can now view your added gift card balance within the Wallet app on the App Store & iTunes Pass.

   
   

FAQ

• How do I add a vaccine card to Apple Wallet?

  To add a vaccine card to Apple Wallet, download a verified vaccine record from a healthcare provider using a QR code or a link the healthcare provider or authority sends you, then tap Add to Wallet & Health. If you have a vaccine card already in your Health app, tap the record and select Add to Wallet.

• How do I add tickets to an Apple Wallet?

  To add tickets or passes to your Apple Wallet, open the email or text communication containing the tickets, then tap Add to Wallet, follow the prompts, and tap Add.

• How do I add my driver's license to Apple Wallet?

  If your state supports adding a driver's license to Apple Wallet, launch Wallet and tap the plus (+) sign. Tap Driver's License or State ID and choose your state. Opt to add your license to your iPhone only or to your iPhone and paired Apple Watch, then follow the instructions for scanning your ID and confirming your identity.

  How do I activate an iTunes gift card?

  Redeem the App Store & iTunes Card via your Android phone.

  Open the Apple Music app;.

  At the bottom of the screen, tap Library, For you, Discover, or Radio..

  Tap the menu button and then Account Settings. ... .

  Choose the option Redeem gift card or code;.

  Enter the code and click Redeem;.

  How do I add a gift card to my Apple wallet 2022?

  Step 1: Open the email or other communication where you received the card or coupon. Step 2: Scroll through the message or certificate, and look for an option that says Add to Apple Wallet, with a distinctive logo.

  Is Apple gift card same as iTunes?

  Apple Gift Cards are solely for the purchase of goods and services from the Apple Store, the Apple Store app, apple.com, the App Store, iTunes, Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Books, and other Apple properties.

  How do I add iTunes gift card to Apple pay?

  Peel off the seal on the back of the Apple Store Gift Card to reveal a QR code alongside a letter code, similar to what you would see on an iTunes Gift card..

  Open the Wallet app and tap to add a new Pass..

  Choose to Scan Code to add the pass..

  Scan the QR code you revealed on the gift card..