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Unauthorized access to Apple gift card within 24 hours

This afternoon I bought a apple gift card. The reciept says that is acrivated but it will only be fully activated within 24h.

Someone had unauthorized access to the 16 pin number.

How do I check if it was used?How can I cancel it, once its with th 24h. I jave the card and the pirchase reciept. Its my first time using apple products and I dont know my way arround.

Thank you for your help.


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Posted on Nov 23, 2024 2:15 PM

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Nov 23, 2024 2:22 PM in response to Gonçalo1

Where did you purchase it? I have not seen a retailer activate a Gift Card and say it will only be fully activated within 24 hours. Follow the steps here to redeem the Gift Card. The full amount of Gift Cards are redeemed all at once and you cannot partially redeem a Gift Card.

How to redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card - Apple Support

Unauthorized access to Apple gift card within 24 hours

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