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When you find something special in the App Store, iTunes Store, or Apple Books, you can gift it to a friend or family member. You can also send someone funds as Apple ID balance so that they can get iCloud storage, pay for subscriptions like Apple Music, or buy something from the App Store, iTunes Store, or Apple Books.
The recipient of your gift must have an Apple ID in your country or region. For example, if you're in the United States, you can't send a gift to a friend who lives in Australia.
You can't send gifts in all countries and regions. Store availability also varies by country or region. Learn what's available in your country or region.
Send a gift
- You can't gift individual songs on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. To gift a song, use your Mac or PC.
- You can't gift apps, TV shows, or movies on a Mac. To gift those items, use an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Send a gift from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Open the App Store app, iTunes Store app, or Books app. If you're not signed in, sign in with your Apple ID.
- Find the item that you want to give.
- Find and tap the Gift button:
- In the App Store, tap the Share button , then tap Gift App .
- In the iTunes Store, tap the Share button , then tap Gift .
- In the Books app, tap Gift .
- Enter your recipient's email address. If you want, add a message.
- By default, the gift is sent immediately after you buy it. If you want to schedule the gift to send later, tap Today, then set the date that you want the gift to send.
- Tap Next.
- Select a theme for your gift, then tap Next.
- Tap Buy, then tap Buy Now to confirm.
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You can't gift a free item, but you can tap the Share button to send someone a link to the item.
Send a gift from your computer
- Open the Music app or Apple Books. Or on a PC, open iTunes.
- In the iTunes Store or Book Store, find the item that you want to gift.
- Click the Show sharing options button next to the item's price.
- From the menu that appears, choose Gift This [item type].
- Enter your recipient's email address.
- If you want, add a message.
- By default, the gift is sent immediately after you buy it. If you want to schedule the gift to send later, select Other Date, then set a date.
- Click Next.
- Select a theme for your gift and click Next.
- To confirm your gift purchase, click Buy Gift.
You can't gift a free item, but you can click the Show sharing options button to share a link to the item.
Email a gift card
When you send a gift card by email, the recipient can redeem the amount to their Apple ID balance, which can be used for apps, games, iCloud storage, subscriptions like Apple Music, and more. But for some purchases, Apple ID balance can't be used. Learn what you can buy with Apple ID balance.
Email a gift card from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Open the App Store app.
- Tap your photo or the sign in button at the top of the screen. If you're not signed in, sign in with your Apple ID.
- Tap 'Send Gift Card by Email.'
- Enter your recipient's email address. If you want, add a message.
- Tap the amount that you want to gift, or tap other to enter a different amount.
- By default, the gift is sent immediately after you buy it. If you want to schedule the gift to send later, tap Today, then set the date that you want the gift to send.
- Tap Next.
- Select a theme for your gift, then tap Next.
- Tap Buy, then tap Buy Now to confirm.
Email a gift card from your computer
- Open the iTunes Store in the Music app or the Book Store in Apple Books. Or on a PC, open iTunes.
- Under Quick Links, click Send Gift.
- Enter your recipient's email address.
- Add a message.
- Click the amount that you want to gift, or click Other to enter a different amount.
- By default, the gift is sent immediately after you buy it. If you want to schedule the gift to send later, select Other Date, then set the date that you want the gift to send.
- Click Next.
- Select a theme for your gift, then click Next.
- To confirm your gift, click Buy Gift.
Resend a gift
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When you send someone a gift, they receive an email notification. In the email, they can tap or click Redeem to redeem the gift. The item will open and start to download to their device or computer. Then you'll get an email with a line item that says 'App Store & iTunes Gift for [email address].'
If you send a gift and the recipient doesn't receive an email, resend the gift.
Resend a gift from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap your name, then tap iTunes & App Store.
- Tap your Apple ID at the top of the screen, then tap View Apple ID. You might be asked to sign in with your Apple ID.
- Tap Gifts. If you don’t see Gifts, then you haven’t purchased any gifts with this Apple ID recently.
- Tap the gift that you want to resend.
- Tap Resend Gift. If you don't see Resend Gift, it has already been redeemed.
Before you resend, make sure that the recipient's email is spelled correctly. If you need to edit or change the recipient's email address, tap their email address on the Gift detail screen.
Resend a gift from your computer
- Open the Music app or Apple Books. Or if you're on a PC, open iTunes.
- From the menu bar at the top of the screen, choose Account > View My Account. (In Apple Books, choose Store > View My Apple ID.) You might be asked to sign in with your Apple ID.
- On the Account Information page, scroll to the Purchase History section and click Manage Gifts.
If you don’t see Manage Gifts, you haven’t purchased any App Store & iTunes Gifts with this Apple ID recently. - Click View next to the gift that you want to resend.
- Click Resend Gift. Before you resend, make sure that the recipient's email is spelled correctly. To edit the recipient's email address, change the address in the box under Recipient.
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- If you want to cancel a gift, you can contact Apple Support up to two days before scheduled delivery.
- Gifts are charged to the payment method that you have on file for your Apple ID, even if you have balance available. You can't buy a gift with credit.
- If you're using Family Sharing and Ask To Buy is turned on for your account, you can't purchase gifts.
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Apple Store Gift Cards may be used only for purchases in Ireland the Apple Online Store at www.apple.com/ie, or by calling 1800 92 38 98. Apple Store Gift Cards cannot be used for purchases at the iTunes Store, the App Store, the Mac App Store, the iBooks Store, for additional Apple Store Gift Cards, payment to any account of any cellular contract or service plan, purchases at Apple resellers (like, for example, Apple Premium Resellers or Apple shops), or any payment due under an Apple Financial Services account. Apple Store Gift Cards are not redeemable for cash (including any unused balance), without prejudice to any applicable statutory right to a refund in case of cancellation of an online contract or nonconformity; see Apple Online Store terms and conditions of sale at www.apple.com/ie/legal and Legal Warranty at www.apple.com/ie/legal for more details. For card’s balance or claims, call 1800 92 38 98 or visit www.apple.com/ie/shop/giftcard/balance. Apple is not responsible for lost or stolen Apple Store Gift Cards or for use without your permission. Not for resale. Receipt of an Apple Store Gift Card does not automatically guarantee purchase of any item. Apple Store Gift Cards have no expiration date; however, Apple may amend eligible purchases and locations for redemption with appropriate and reasonable notice by updating the Apple Store Gift Card terms and conditions at www.apple.com/ie/legal/giftcards/applestore. In the event of any such change, you may return the gift card for a refund of the remaining balance. These terms and the use of Apple Store Gift Cards are governed by the laws of Ireland. Apple Store Gift Cards are issued by Apple Distribution International Ltd. with a registered address at Hollyhill Industrial Estate, Hollyhill, Cork, Republic of Ireland.
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