How to add money to an Apple Account with a gift code
You add money to an Apple Account by redeeming a gift code. Buy the code, get it on the order page and redeem it in the App Store. The card must match the country set on your account.
Updated November 8, 2026
In short
- You need a card from your Apple Account country, not the country you're in.
- The code appears on the order page after payment.
- Redeem it in the App Store and the money goes to your Apple Account balance.
- Apple may ask for a linked bank card on some purchases, even if you pay from your balance.
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- 1Check the country in your Apple Account settings.
- 2Choose a card for that country and an amount.
- 3Pay for the order.
- 4Open the order and copy the code.
- 5Redeem it in the App Store: your profile photo, then Redeem Code.
Which card to choose
Pick the card for the country set on your account. Where you are right now doesn't decide this: the country in your account settings does.
How to redeem the code
On iPhone or iPad, open the App Store, tap your photo or initials and choose Redeem Code. Use the camera or enter the 16-digit code manually.
On a Mac, open the App Store, click your name in the sidebar and choose Redeem Code. On Windows, use Apple Music or Apple TV.
What the balance pays for
The balance pays for apps, subscriptions and other content. Whether a particular app or subscription is available depends on your account country.
