How to Add Funds to Your Apple Account Balance
Apple gives you various payment methods to make purchases on the App Store and Apple Online Store. As expected, you may pay using a credit card or debit card, but on top of that, you can also pay using your Apple Account balance.
But what exactly is an Apple Account balance? This guide will bring you up to speed with all the necessary details, from how to fund your Apple Account balance and all the many Apple products and services you can purchase with it.
What Is Apple Account Balance and What Can You Use It For?
Apple Account balance is an alternative payment method for Apple products and services. Once you add funds to it, you could use it to pay for Apple products and services. For example, you can buy products or accessories at Apple Store Online or the Apple Store app and pay for subscriptions like Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade.
With your Apple Account balance, you can buy apps, games, or in-app purchases from the App Store. You can also buy books, music, and movies from Apple Books, iTunes, or the Apple TV app. And if you need additional iCloud storage, you can upgrade to iCloud+ with your Apple account balance.
However, Apple Account balance is only available in certain countries or regions. You can go toApple’s support pageto see if the feature is available in your country or region and what alternative payment methods you can use with your Apple ID if not. And even if your country supports it, you may be required to add a valid payment method.
If you useApple’s Family Sharing service, your family members can’t use your Apple Account balance. When you add funds to your Apple Account balance, you’re the only one who can use them; this doesn’t mean you can’t share your purchases with your family.
Below, we’ll look at two ways to add funds to your Apple Account balance: by redeeming Apple Gift Cards or by adding funds directly.
How to Add Funds to Apple ID With Gift Cards
If someone gifts you an Apple Gift Card, you can redeem it into your Apple Account balance. Here, we’ll teach you how to do so on an iPhone, iPad, Mac, and PC.
On iPhone and iPad
To redeem a gift card on an iPhone or iPad, follow these simple instructions:
And there you go. Once you’ve redeemed your gift card, it’ll show up in your Apple Account balance. If you’re in the United States, when you redeem a gift card to your Apple Account balance, it will also show up in yourApple Wallet app.
To redeem a gift card on a Mac, here’s what you need to do:
Likewise, you can also redeem gift cards on a Windows PC. Instead of the App Store app, you’ll rely on iTunes. So, follow these steps:
At this point, you just need to enter your Apple ID details to sign in and follow the onscreen instructions.
How to Add Funds to Apple ID With a Credit or Debit Card
Don’t have an Apple Gift Card? No problem. You can still add funds directly to your Apple Account balance with acredit or debit cardlinked to your Apple ID.
To add funds to your Apple Account balance with a credit or debit card on your iPhone or iPad:
Follow the onscreen instructions. You might be asked to sign in to continue the process.
Assuming you have a valid payment method linked to your Apple ID, follow these steps on your Mac:
Apple may ask you to verify your purchase via text or other means. So, keep your phone nearby while you do this.
To add funds to your Apple Account balance with a credit or debit card on a Windows PC, here’s what you need to do:
Besides adding funds to your Apple Account balance on a PC using iTunes, you can buy songs and videos, view or refresh your account information, and view your purchase history.
Pay for Apple Products and Services Easily
Fund your Apple Account balance directly or by redeeming an Apple Gift Card to pay for subscriptions, movies, apps, books, games, and upgrading iCloud storage.
As long as Apple Gift Card is available in your country or region, you can use your Apple Account balance to shop for products and accessories at Apple’s website or in the Apple Store app on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch.
Apple Wallet lets you trade in your physical cards for digital ones with the use of Apple Pay. But that’s only the start.
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