App store funds

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App store funds

I currently have about $30 that's been sitting there for a while. I already have all the apps I will ever need so I would like to make this money useful elsewhere, is this possible? Could I perhaps transfer it to a friend's account?

Posted on Jul 21, 2021 12:04 AM

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Limnos

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Jul 21, 2021 8:37 AM in response to illiterature

You can only use Apple ID balance by purchasing items. It cannot be refunded or transferred to another account except under very limited circumstances:

Check your Apple ID balance - https://support.apple.com/HT202359 -->

"About unused Apple ID balance

You can't redeem or return Apple Gift Cards, App Store & iTunes Gift Cards, or unused Apple ID balance for cash, except as required by law. If your jurisdiction allows for refund of redeemed gift balances, you can contact Apple Support."

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Limnos

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Jul 21, 2021 7:04 PM in response to illiterature

You can't gift Apple Account balance.

How App Store and iTunes Store purchases are billed. Click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT201359

- You can’t charge gifts to your Apple ID balance. If you send a gift or gift card, your primary payment method is charged.

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Limnos

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Jul 22, 2021 5:21 AM in response to illiterature

If the money came off a single gift card and you still have the card you could contact Apple and ask if they would return the value to the card (so you could give it to somebody else). This is not an official policy but I have seen mention of it being done.

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