Not sure where to ask about this, but can you actually apply the gift card TO your purchase, or use it on your Apple Card after receiving it?
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Question about Apple gift card with purchase
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Almost certain that the gift card is only applicable to *future* purchases. No instant gratification! You could call Apple up and ask, though.
You mentioned using it on the Apple Card… do you mean somehow converting it to cash or applying it to the balance? Pretty sure that can’t be done, either, but perhaps others who are better informed will chime in.
In any case, if you're calling Apple ask about both! And, post back so that we all know what you found out!
You mentioned using it on the Apple Card… do you mean somehow converting it to cash or applying it to the balance? Pretty sure that can’t be done, either, but perhaps others who are better informed will chime in.
In any case, if you're calling Apple ask about both! And, post back so that we all know what you found out!
When I made a purchase during one of those promotions last year, it was only possible to use the gift card on purchases made after the purchase that triggered the issuance of the gift card. In fact, if I recall correctly, Apple times the delivery of the gift card to coincide with the delivery of the qualifying purchase.
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Another thing that came up in a different thread. You can hold off buying Apple Care+ when you purchase the Mac.
Buy it later and, apparently, you can then use the gift card. To confirm that, we'd have to check to see what the restrictions are on the gift card — perhaps it applies only to hardware, and cannot be used with an extended warranty.
Turns put it can be used for lots of things, not just hardware.
See https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211187
But Apple Care is not mentioned. However, there is this at the Apple forums:
discussions.apple.com
But it's from 2020!
It seems to be the same guidance quoted here at MR:
Calling Apple seems in order, but it'd be best to get an answer in writing. Perhaps ask the question at the Apple discussion forums and hope an Apple support person responds… Or, call Apple Support while placing the order on line so they'd walk you through it.
I'm interested in doing this, too, so if I find out anything, I’ll post back.
In the meantime, maybe some MR member who's done this can chime in!
Buy it later and, apparently, you can then use the gift card. To confirm that, we'd have to check to see what the restrictions are on the gift card — perhaps it applies only to hardware, and cannot be used with an extended warranty.
Turns put it can be used for lots of things, not just hardware.
See https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211187
But Apple Care is not mentioned. However, there is this at the Apple forums:
”We understand from your post that you would like to use your Apple Gift Card to purchase AppleCare. The type of gift card you have will determine what it can be used for. In most cases you would redeem your gift card and add it to your Apple ID to pay for your AppleCare. If you do not wish to redeem the full balance of your gift card to your Apple ID then you should contact Apple Support for additional assistance.“
How to Pay for AppleCare with a Gift Card - Apple Community
But it's from 2020!
It seems to be the same guidance quoted here at MR:
Calling Apple seems in order, but it'd be best to get an answer in writing. Perhaps ask the question at the Apple discussion forums and hope an Apple support person responds… Or, call Apple Support while placing the order on line so they'd walk you through it.
I'm interested in doing this, too, so if I find out anything, I’ll post back.
In the meantime, maybe some MR member who's done this can chime in!