combining iTunes gift cards

[citivolus]

I have a balance in my account in iTunes. I also have a few unused iTunes gift cards. Can I redeem those cards into my account, then use the balance in that iTunes account to purchase a new iTunes gift card? I was thinking this might be a way for me to combine the iTunes gift cards into one that I can give someone as a gift!

 

[Applejuiced]

Try calling Apple.
I dont think you can buy a gift card with iTunes credit in your account.

 

[44267547]

I have a balance in my account in iTunes. I also have a few unused iTunes gift cards. Can I redeem those cards into my account, then use the balance in that iTunes account to purchase a new iTunes gift card? I was thinking this might be a way for me to combine the iTunes gift cards into one that I can give someone as a gift!

I don't believe you can. It would be the same as purchasing a gift card with a gift card, which Apple doesn't allow. You can contact Apple's Gift card/iTunes specialist with that that question to confirm.

 

[citivolus]

Thanks folks, I called them and they said no

 

[psycoperl]

Thanks folks, I called them and they said no

What is more infuriating is that if you have credit in your account you cannot use it to buy a gift for someone. I.e I do not like to store my cc info online, so I buy iTunes gift cards and add them to my account. If I wanted to give someone an album or app as a gift it wants me to add a credit card to iTunes and charges my credit card instead of using my iTunes credit value.

I understand not buying a new gift card for someone with iTunes credit, but I should be able to pay for an item that can be purchased in iTunes or AppStore with the credits on my account.

 

[Tech198]

What is more infuriating is that if you have credit in your account you cannot use it to buy a gift for someone. I.e I do not like to store my cc info online, so I buy iTunes gift cards and add them to my account. If I wanted to give someone an album or app as a gift it wants me to add a credit card to iTunes and charges my credit card instead of using my iTunes credit value.

I understand not buying a new gift card for someone with iTunes credit, but I should be able to pay for an item that can be purchased in iTunes or AppStore with the credits on my account.

Yes u can, but as long it's in the same country. Apple will use iTunes Store credit first..:

Redeem Gift Cards:- https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201209
How iTunes Store Purchases are billed:- https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201359

 

[psycoperl]

Yes u can, but as long it's in the same country. Apple will use iTunes Store credit first..:

Redeem Gift Cards:- https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201209
How iTunes Store Purchases are billed:- https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201359

Gift Cards/iTunes Terms of Service: (http://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/giftcards/us/terms.html)

Gift Certificates, iTunes Cards and Codes, Content Codes, and Allowances, in addition to unused balances, are not redeemable for cash and cannot be returned for a cash refund (except as required by law); exchanged; resold; used to purchase Gifts, Gift Certificates, or iTunes Cards or Codes; used to provide Allowances; used for purchases on the Apple Online Store; or used in Apple Retail Stores. Unused balances are not transferable.