Apple's All-in-One Gift Card Now Available in Canada and Australia (2024)

FAQs

Can an Apple gift card from the US be used in Canada? ›

You can't redeem Apple Gift Cards or App Store & iTunes Gift Cards outside of the country or region of purchase.

Apple Gift Cards can only be redeemed in the country or region of purchase.

Open the App Store app. or your photo. Tap Redeem Gift Card or Code. If you don't see Redeem Gift Card or Code, sign in with your Apple ID.

iTunes stores for each country are different. That's why you can't just change countries at a whim to get music that is available, say, in Mexico, but not here. Gift Cards are the same way. They can only be purchased in country for the store they were purchased in.

In most cases, you should be able to use your Visa Gift card for purchases outside of Canada. However, if your gift card states Valid only in Canada on the front, your provider has issued a Domestic Use Only card.

You can use up to eight Apple Gift Cards at a time when you purchase online from Apple or if you're placing an order by calling 1‑800‑MY‑APPLE.

Code must be redeemed in a different country or region

You can't redeem Apple Gift Cards or App Store & iTunes Gift Cards outside the country or region of purchase. For example, if you bought an App Store & iTunes Gift Card in France, you can't redeem it in the App Store in the United States.

If you need to send a gift card to someone abroad, there are several options. You can buy a gift card from a retailer in their country. You can also opt for a virtual Visa or Mastercard prepaid card, which are accepted in many different countries internationally.

You can use it just about anywhere in Australia, from shops and restaurants to vending machines, taxis and more. It's also accepted on thousands of popular websites and apps — with more added all the time.

These two gift cards, though issued and owned by the same company, that is, Apple, have some characteristics that distinguish them from one another, which are; The Apple Card can be redeemed in-store and online while the iTunes Gift Card can only be redeemed online at the iTunes store.

How do I convert my Apple gift card to cash? ›

Gift Cards are not redeemable for cash and cannot be returned for a cash refund (except as required by law); exchanged; resold; or used to purchase Gift Cards. Unused Associated Balances are not transferable.

If your iTunes card is invalid, make sure that it is an iTunes giftcard and not an Apple Store giftcard, the two are often inaccurately assumed to be the same. If it's inactive, there is a possibility that it was not properly activated. Going back to the retailer could fix the issue.

Yes, Apple Pay^® or Google Pay^TM payment solutions are available outside of Canada at vendors that accept contactless payments. Important! Don't forget to set a travel notification to let us know that you're going to be using your card outside the country.

Apple Store Gift Cards can be redeemed on the Apple Online Store, or by calling 1800-1651-0525 (Smart / PLDT), 1800-8474-7382 (Globe). Apple Store Gift Cards can only be redeemed in the country or region of purchase.