How to check your Apple gift card balance
How to check your Apple gift card balance on the official site, by phone or in store — plus activation, fees, expiry and scams to avoid.
Quick answer: Check your Apple gift card balance online at apple.com or in the Apple app. You will need: gift card PIN or code; Apple Account (for redeemed balances). Enter the card number and PIN only on apple.com.
What you need
- Gift card PIN or code
- Apple Account (for redeemed balances)
Check your Apple gift card balance online
- For an unredeemed card, go to Apple's gift card balance page and enter the card's PIN.
- For a redeemed card on iPhone, open the App Store and tap your photo or initials. Your balance appears if you have one.
- In the Wallet app you can also view your Apple Account balance, add money and redeem cards.
- On a Mac, open the App Store and sign in. Your balance shows under your name.
Other ways to check the balance
- In the app: add the card to your Apple account in the official app to see the balance any time.
- On your receipt: the balance remaining after each purchase is usually printed on the receipt.
Activating an Apple gift card
Activated at the register when bought in store. Apple Gift Cards, App Store Cards and App Store & iTunes Gift Cards are redeemed into your Apple Account.
Fees and expiry
Apple's terms say there are no fees and no expiry.
Where to buy Apple gift cards
Apple Store, apple.com, grocery stores, drugstores, big-box retailers.
Tips
- Apple says gift cards can only be used for Apple purchases. Anyone asking you to pay taxes, bills or bail with them is running a scam.
- If you were scammed, call Apple at 1-800-275-2273 (US) and say 'gift cards', then report it to the FTC.
- Never read the code on the back of the card to a caller.
Apple gift card FAQs
How do I check my Apple gift card balance?
You can check it online at apple.com, app. You will usually need gift card pin or code and apple account (for redeemed balances).
How do I activate an Apple gift card?
Activated at the register when bought in store. Apple Gift Cards, App Store Cards and App Store & iTunes Gift Cards are redeemed into your Apple Account.
Do Apple gift cards expire or have fees?
Apple's terms say there are no fees and no expiry.
Is it safe to use a third-party gift card balance checker?
Avoid them. Enter your card number and PIN only on apple.com, in its official app, or in store. Third-party checkers can capture the numbers and drain the card.
What should I do if my Apple gift card has a zero balance I didn't spend?
Contact Apple customer service straight away with the card, the receipt and the purchase details. Card-draining fraud — where numbers are copied before the card is sold — is common; the sooner you report it the better the chance of recovery.
Can I get cash back for a small remaining balance?
Sometimes. Several US states require cash back for small balances — California, for example, for balances under $15 (raised from $10 in April 2026) — and some Canadian provinces have similar rules. Ask at the till or contact the brand.
Sources: support.apple.com · support.apple.com · support.apple.com.