Can you turn an Apple Gift Card into money?
Apple Gift Cards can't be cashed in or refunded, and the moment you add one to your Apple Account, that money is locked in. That doesn't mean it's wasted. It depends on whether you've already redeemed it.
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If you haven't redeemed it yet
Then you have the most options. You can give it away, keep it, or sell it. An unredeemed code is what a buyer pays for.
- The code has 16 characters and starts with X. On a plastic card it's under the label on the back.
- Apple cards belong to a country. A US card is for US Apple Accounts.
- Older App Store & iTunes cards count as Apple gift cards too.
If it's already in your Apple Account
The balance can't be sold or sent to anyone, but you can make it useful by spending it on things you'd pay for anyway.
- Subscriptions like iCloud+, Apple Music or Apple TV+ can be paid from your Apple Account balance.
- Apps, games and in-app purchases.
- In some countries, products from Apple's online store.
Selling an unredeemed Apple card
- Pick the card's countryThe country it was bought in, not where you live.
- Type the valueYou see exactly what you'll get, in your choice of PayPal, bank, payment app or crypto.
- Send the code in the formA person checks the card, then the money is sent.
Questions
Will Apple give me cash for my gift card?
No. Apple Gift Cards aren't redeemable for cash except where the law requires it.
Can I send my Apple balance to a friend?
No. Once redeemed, the balance stays in your Apple Account.
Can I sell an App Store & iTunes card?
Yes, as long as it hasn't been redeemed.