How to Add a Gift Card to Your Apple Wallet

Adding a gift card to your Apple Wallet is a great way to keep track of your balance and make sure you never forget to use your card. Plus, it’s a convenient way to shop since you can use your iPhone apple watch to pay for purchases. Here’s how to add a gift card to your Apple Wallet.

Open the Wallet app on your iPhone.

Apple Wallet, formerly known as Passbook, is a built-in app on your iPhone that stores your loyalty cards, boarding passes, payment cards, and more. You can also add gift cards and store credit to the Wallet app.

There are different types of gift cards that you can add to your Apple Wallet: Apple Store Gift Cards and App Store & iTunes Gift Cards. You can add these types of gift cards to your Wallet by following the steps below.

Adding an Apple Store Gift Card to Your Wallet
1. Open the Apple Store app on your iPhone.
2. Tap the Menu icon in the top left corner of the screen.
3. Tap Send a Gift Card.
4. Enter the amount and tap Next.
5. Enter the recipient’s information and tap Next.
6. Tap Add to Wallet and select the type of card you want to add: App Store & iTunes Gift Card or Apple Store Gift Card.
7. Enter your gift card info and tap Done in the top right corner of the screen > Okay in the top right corner of the next screen > Confirm in the top right corner of the final screen.

If you have an iPhone 6s or later, you can use 3D Touch to add a gift card. Just press deeply on the App Store or iTunes Store icon on your Home screen, then tap the Add a Gift Card shortcut.

If you don’t have an iPhone 6s or later, or if you turned off 3D Touch, tap the plus sign in the upper-right corner of the screen.

Under “Passes,” tap “Add Credit or Debit Card.”

You can store gift cards and rewards cards in Apple Wallet, so you can easily use them at participating businesses. Here’s how to add a gift card:

1. On your iPhone, open the Wallet app.
2. Tap the pass that you want to add a gift card to. If you don’t see “Passes” under “Wallet Balance,” tap “Edit Passes,” then turn on Apple Wallet apps that you want to use passes with.
3. Under “Passes,” tap “Add Credit or Debit Card.”
4. Follow the instructions on your screen to enter your card’s security code and activate your card.

Use your iPhone’s camera to capture your gift card, or enter the card information manually.

If you have an iPhone, you can use it to capture and store your gift card information so you always have it with you. Here’s how:

-Open the Wallet app and tap the “+” sign.
-Tap “Add a different card type.”
-Tap “Add a Gift Card.”
-Use your iPhone’s camera to capture your gift card, or enter the card information manually.

If you’re asked to verify your card, do so.

1. On your iPhone, open the App Store app.
2. Tap your profile icon at the top of the screen.
3. Tap “Redeem Gift Card or Code.” If you don’t see “Redeem Gift Card or Code,” sign in with your Apple ID. If you’re asked to verify your payment method, do so.
4. Tap “You can also enter your code manually.”
5. Use the camera in your iPhone to scan your gift card, then follow the prompts on your screen to add money to your Apple ID balance. If you can’t use the camera, enter the code from the back of the card manually and tap Redeem when finished.

How to Use Your Gift Card with Apple Pay

You can add a gift card to your Apple Wallet to use with Apple Pay. You can also use your gift card with Apple Pay to make purchases in stores, in apps, and on the web. If you have a physical gift card, you can add it to your Apple Wallet by scanning the barcode with your iPhone or iPad. If you have an eGift card, you can add it to your Apple Wallet by tapping the “Add to Wallet” button from the email or message that you received.

Double-click the Home button.

If you have an iPhone X or later, or an iPad with Face ID, double-click the Side button.

Swipe up from the bottom edge of any screen.

Pause near the middle of the screen and wait for Control Center to appear.

Tap the Wallet & Apple Pay icon . If you don’t see this icon, tap Edit in the upper-right corner of Control Center and add it.

Tap Add Credit or Debit Card. If you’re asked to add a card that you already use with Apple Pay, just tap the card. Follow any other instructions on the screen.

Select the Wallet app.

Open the Wallet app on your iPhone. If you don’t have Wallet, get it from the App Store.

Tap the plus sign + in the upper-right corner.

Under “Store Cards,” tap Add Card. If you don’t see “Store Cards” under “Passes,” tap Edit Passes and turn on Store Cards.

Follow the steps to add a card. If you’re asked to add the card that you use with your Apple ID, cards on other devices, or cards that you’ve recently removed, choose them, then enter the card security codes.

Place your finger on the Touch ID sensor or enter your passcode.

On your iPhone, iPad, ipod touch open the Wallet app. If you don’t have Wallet, tap Edit in the Passes section of Settings. Tap the pass, then tap Use Camera. If you don’t have a pass in Wallet, tap Scan Code. Hold your iPhone close to the pass. Wait for Wallet to scan and connect to the pass’s issuer’s system or website and download the latest information about the pass.

Hover your device over the contactless reader until you see Done and a checkmark on the display.

If you’re asked to provide a PIN, sign, or other information, you might need to adjust your settings.

You can use your gift card with Apple Pay as long as it has a contactless symbol and it isn’t expired. You might need to enter the card’s security code.

If you’re asked to provide a PIN, sign, or other information, you might need to adjust your settings.

Some gift cards might not work with Apple Pay if they were purchased in a different country or region. To see if a gift card from another country or region will work in your current location:

1. Tap Settings > Wallet & Apple Pay.
2. Tap Default Card > Country or Region > Change Country or Region.
3. If prompted, enter apple id password and tap Next.
4. Select your new country or region, then tap Done.

Conclusion

Adding a gift card to your Apple Wallet is simple and only takes a few steps. By having your gift card stored in your Apple Wallet, you’ll save time at the register and can keep track of your balance more easily.

How to Add a Gift Card to Your Apple Wallet

Introduction

What is Apple Wallet?