How to Activate an iTunes Card

To activate an iTunes gift card, you will need to obtain the 16-digit code found on the back of the card. Once you have this code, you will be able to redeem the code through the iTunes store to receive your store credit. Open the iTunes...

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Method 1 of 3:

iOS

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    Open the iTunes Store app. The icon resembles a musical note surrounded by a circle.[1]
    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.
    1. 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.
Method 2 of 3:

Desktop

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    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.
    1. If you haven't logged in yet, click Sign in.
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    Click Redeem.
    1. 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.
    1. 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.
Method 3 of 3:

Android

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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.
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    Tap Apple ID.
    1. 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.
    1. 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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