How to Transfer iTunes Credit
Method 1 of 3:
Sending a Gift Card on Desktop
- Open iTunes. Its app icon resembles a multicolored musical note on a white background.
- If prompted to update iTunes, click Download iTunes and then restart your computer when prompted.
- Sign in with your Apple ID. In order to send a gift card to someone else, you'll need to be signed into the Apple ID account that you use for iTunes purchases. To do so:
- Click the Account tab.
- Click Sign In... (if you see your name at the top of the Account drop-down menu, you're already signed in).
- Enter your Apple ID and password.
- Click Sign In
- Click the Store tab. It's at the top of the iTunes window.
- Click Send Gift. This link is on the right side of the page, just below the "MUSIC QUICK LINKS" heading.
- Enter an email address. Type in the email address of someone to whom you want to send the gift card.
- This does not have to be the email address that the person uses for their Apple ID account.
- Add a message. If you want to add a message (e.g., "Happy Birthday!") to the email in which the card will be sent, type the message into the "Message" box.
- Select an amount. On the right side of the page, click the amount of money that you want to load onto the gift card.
- If you don't see the correct amount here, click Other and type in the amount that you want to use. Any custom amounts must fall between $15 and $200.
- Determine when to send the gift. Check the "Now" box to send the gift card as soon as it's sent, or check the "Other Date" box and select a date to send the card later.
- Click Next. It's in the bottom-right corner of the window.
- Select an appearance. Click the theme that you want to apply to your gift card.
- Click Next.
- Click Buy Gift. This option is in the bottom-right corner of the window. Doing so will purchase the iTunes credit and send it to the specified email address on your selected date.
- If your Apple ID doesn't have any payment information (e.g., a credit card) associated with it, you'll be prompted to enter your payment details before you can buy the gift card.
Method 2 of 3:
Sending a Gift Card on iPhone
- Open your iPhone's iTunes Store. Tap the iTunes Store app icon, which resembles a white star on a violet background.
- Tap Music. It's in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
- Scroll all the way down and tap Send Gift. This button is at the bottom of the page. Doing so brings up the gift card window.
- Enter an email address. Type in the email address of the person to whom you want to send the gift card.
- Select an amount. Tap the amount that you want to send to the person (e.g., $25), or tap Other and type in an amount between $15 and $200.
- Tap Next. It's in the top-right corner of the screen.
- Select a gift card appearance. Tap the theme that you want to use for your gift card.
- Tap Next.
- Tap Buy. It's in the top-right corner of the screen. Doing so will purchase the iTunes credit and send it to the specified email address.
- If your Apple ID doesn't have any payment information (e.g., a credit card) associated with it, you'll be prompted to enter your payment details before you can buy the gift card.
Method 3 of 3:
Requesting a Refund
- Open the Apple Support website. Go to https://getsupport.apple.com/ in your computer's browser.
- Keep in mind that the chances of you receiving a refund for your purchased gift card are incredibly slim.
- Click Report a Problem. It's in the upper-left side of the page.
- Enter your Apple ID. Type in your Apple ID email address and password, then click → at the bottom of the form.
- Find your purchased gift card. Scroll down until you find the card that you purchased.
- Click Report a Problem. It's to the right of the gift card's heading. You should see a couple of text items appear below the gift card.
- Click the "Choose Problem" drop-down box. This is directly below the gift card's heading.
- Select a problem. In the drop-down menu, click the option that fits your current situation. Some of the options that you'll see include the following:
- I didn't authorize this purchase
- Didn't mean to purchase this item
- Meant to purchase a different item
- Enter a message for Apple. In the "Message" field, enter the following information:[1]
- Your Apple ID email address
- The amount to be refunded
- Your current shipping address
- Click Submit. It's below the "Message" text field. Doing so will send your request to Apple, at which point you can expect them to review your claim within two weeks.
- You should receive a confirmation email with Apple's decision. If you don't receive an email after two weeks, you can try submitting your request again.
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