Learn how to check your Apple gift card balance, with or without redeeming. Plus, check your Apple Card balance online easily. Full step-by-step guide.
An Apple Gift Card is a prepaid card you can use to purchase Apple products, services, apps, subscriptions, and more. It can be used across the Apple ecosystem — from the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud storage, to physical purchases at the Apple Store. Whether you received it as a gift or bought it yourself, it’s important to check your Apple gift card balance before making a purchase.
Knowing your Apple gift card balance helps you plan your purchases, avoid transaction errors, and manage your spending efficiently. Apple doesn’t print the balance directly on the card after it's redeemed, so you’ll need to check it through your Apple account.
To check your balance, you typically need:
The 16-digit code on the back of your Apple Gift Card
An Apple ID
Access to an Apple device or browser
Let’s dive into the methods for checking your balance.
To check your Apple gift card balance on your iOS device:
Open the App Store
Tap your profile picture at the top right.
Tap Redeem Gift Card or Code.
If you haven’t redeemed the card, do not complete the redemption.
Tap “You can also enter your code manually”, and type the 16-digit code.
If valid, the remaining balance will appear before you finalize the redemption.
✅ Tip: You can check Apple gift card balance without redeeming by entering the code and not tapping the final “Redeem” button. Just exit out.
Apple does not currently offer a dedicated web page to check gift card balances without logging into an Apple ID. However, here’s what you can do:
Visit the Apple Gift Card website
Sign in with your Apple ID
Select “Redeem Gift Card”
Enter the code to view the balance without applying it to your account (exit before final redeem)
If you’ve already redeemed the card, your balance is tied to your Apple ID, and you can check it this way:
If you've already added your gift card to your Apple ID, here's how to check the balance:
On iPhone or iPad:
Go to App Store.
Tap your profile picture (top right).
You’ll see your balance under your name (if you have any funds remaining).
On Mac:
Open the App Store
Click your name or sign in.
Your balance will appear below your name.
On PC:
Open iTunes for Windows.
Sign in.
Your balance appears at the top of the iTunes window.
Many users confuse the Apple Gift Card with the Apple Card, Apple’s credit card issued by Goldman Sachs. These are entirely different products:
Apple Gift Card = Prepaid card for purchases
Apple Card = Credit card you pay off monthly
If you’re looking to check Apple Card balance online, follow these steps:
On iPhone (Wallet App):
Open the Wallet app
Tap your Apple Card
Your current balance, available credit, and recent transactions will display
On the Web:
Visit card.apple.com
Sign in with your Apple ID
You’ll see your Apple Card balance, payments due, and transaction history
Set up autopay to avoid interest
Use Apple Cash to pay your balance
Check spending trends in the Wallet app for budgeting
Q: Can I check my Apple gift card balance without an Apple ID?
A: No, Apple requires you to sign in with your Apple ID to check or redeem balances.
Q: Do Apple Gift Cards expire?
A: No, Apple Gift Cards do not expire and have no fees.
Q: Can I use an Apple Gift Card to pay off my Apple Card balance?
A: No, Apple Gift Cards can’t be used for credit card payments.
1. “Invalid Code” Error
Cause:
You may have mistyped the 16-digit code
The card may already have been redeemed
Card could be from an unsupported region
How to Fix:
Double-check the code (avoid confusing 0 and O, 1 and I)
Try scanning the code with your device camera
Contact Apple Support to check if it has been redeemed
2. “Card Already Redeemed” Message
Cause:
The card has already been redeemed to an Apple ID
Sometimes this error appears due to syncing issues
How to Fix:
If you’ve redeemed the card, check your balance via App Store > Profile
If you didn’t redeem it, contact Apple Support immediately with proof of purchase
3. “Unable to Check Balance at This Time”
Cause:
Temporary Apple server issue
Poor internet connection
Apple ID not properly signed in
How to Fix:
Check your internet connection
Log out and log back into your Apple ID
Try again after a few minutes
Visit Apple’s System Status page to check for outages: https://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/
4. Balance Doesn’t Show After Redeeming
Cause:
Your Apple ID region may not match the card’s region
It may take a few minutes for the balance to update
How to Fix:
Ensure you're using a U.S. gift card on a U.S. account (or region match)
Wait a few minutes, then check again
Restart your device if balance still doesn’t show
Step Action
✅ Double-check the 16-digit code
✅ Make sure Apple ID is signed in
✅ Ensure region of card matches region of account
✅ Restart device and try again
✅ Check internet connection
✅ Contact Apple Support if issue persists
1. Wallet App Not Showing Apple Card
Cause:
Card may not be added properly
You may be signed into the wrong Apple ID
Fix:
Go to Settings > Wallet & Apple Pay
Make sure Apple Card is listed
If not, open the Wallet app and tap “+” to re-add Apple Card
2. Can’t Access card.apple.com
Cause:
Browser issue
Using wrong Apple ID credentials
Fix:
Use Safari or Chrome
Clear your browser cache
Double-check Apple ID and password
Try from a different device or network
3. Apple Card Balance Doesn’t Update
Cause:
Payment or transaction processing delay
Network sync issues
Fix:
Refresh the Wallet app
Restart your phone
Wait 24 hours – some payments post with delay
Contact Apple Card support via Wallet app if still incorrect
Step Action
✅ Open Wallet App > Apple Card
✅ Tap the card to see details and balance
✅ Confirm you're using the correct Apple ID
✅ Try using a web browser at card.apple.com
✅ Contact Apple Card support via Wallet app if needed
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