Can’t add redeemed Apple Card to wallet

I don’t have a bank card on my wallet. Is this affecting me not being able to add redeemed Apple Card? I have $25 wasted cause I can’t use recharge on TikTok because of this issue

iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Oct 28, 2025 2:33 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Nov 1, 2025 12:40 PM

In order to get your Apple Gift Card into your wallet you need to enable the Apple Account Card.


Check your Apple Account balance in Wallet on iPhone - Apple Support


Follow the instructions in the link provided. As you hopefully know already Apple Gift Cards can only be used to purchase Apple branded hardware, software, and services. It cannot be used like a credit card to buy anything other than Apple products and services.

6 replies
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Nov 1, 2025 12:40 PM in response to Bigabadajohn

In order to get your Apple Gift Card into your wallet you need to enable the Apple Account Card.


Check your Apple Account balance in Wallet on iPhone - Apple Support


Follow the instructions in the link provided. As you hopefully know already Apple Gift Cards can only be used to purchase Apple branded hardware, software, and services. It cannot be used like a credit card to buy anything other than Apple products and services.

Oct 29, 2025 7:04 AM in response to Bigabadajohn

Apple Pay requires the use of a debit card, credit card or prepaid debit card. Also the bank that issued the payment method has to support Apple Pay and the country the bank is in has to support Apple Pay.


Apple Pay is Tap-To-Pay at stores, gas stations, subway turnstiles etc. It can also be used online if the website supports Apple Pay.


Apple Card is a Mastercard credit card issued by Goldman Sachs Bank and is currently exclusive to the US.


I think what you’re calling Apple Card is an Apple Gift card.

Can’t add redeemed Apple Card to wallet

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.