How To Activate An Itunes Card On Iphone

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This wikiHow will teach you how to activate an iTunes card using the 16-digit code found on the back of the card. The exact activation process depends on whether you're using an iPhone, Android, or desktop computer, but it's super easy to do regardless of the device you're using. Below we'll walk you through each method step-by-step!

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Open the iTunes Store app. The icon resembles a musical note surrounded by a circle.^[1]
- You can use the iBooks app and App Store to redeem your gift card as well.
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Tap Music . It is at the bottom of the screen.
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Scroll to the bottom of the screen.
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Tap Redeem .
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Enter your Apple ID password.
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Tap Ok .
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Tap You can also enter this code manually .
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Find your 16-digit code on the gift card. It is on the back.
- The resulting code will start with an "XX."
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Enter the code.
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Tap Redeem . The amount in your gift card will be added to your Apple ID for App Store credit. You may also choose Apple Music Membership credit as well.

1

Open iTunes. The program should be located on your computer's desktop.
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Click on your username. It will be in the top right corner of the screen.
- If you haven't logged in yet, click Sign in .
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Click Redeem .
- If prompted, login into your Apple account with your email and password.^[2]
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Find your 16-digit code on the gift card. It is on the back.
- The resulting code will start with an "XX."
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Enter the code.
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Tap Redeem . The amount in your gift card will be added to your Apple ID for App Store credit. You may also choose Apple Music Membership credit as well.

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Open the Apple Music app. ^[3]
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Tap ☰ . It will be in the top left corner of the screen.
3
Tap Apple ID .
- If prompted, login into your Apple account with your email and password.^[4]
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Find your 16-digit code on the gift card. It is on the back.
- The resulting code will start with an "XX."
5

Enter the code.
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Tap Redeem . The amount in your gift card will be added to your Apple ID for App Store credit. You may also choose Apple Music Membership credit as well.

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Can I activate a card and not redeem it now?

Yes. Also, if you bought a gift card off the internet or in a store, it should already be activated and ready to go.
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When I tried to redeem my code online, it said it must be redeemed at a storefront. What do I do about this?

It means that you are in other location. For example: You are in Ohio and we are using USD, but this gift card is AUD (Austr) ~> can't be used here. (Same as Canada or other non USD.)

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Warning

When peeling off the spot, be careful not to damage the 16-digit gift card code.
The redeemed amount in the gift card can't be used to used to purchase more Apple gift cards.

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