Buying iPhone as a gift

Can one buy an iPhone as a gift and let the recipient port over his number? I notice that if you order through Apple's site there is the assumption that you're about to set up a new account for yourself (or add a second phone to your account).

No. You can buy an iPhone gift card to allow the recipient to walk in an use it to get the phone.

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    Let me apologize in advance if this has already been covered, but I tried searching for an answer and could only find 'gift card' posts to come up.
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    i am waiting for your question......................
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  • I try to create my Account ID....and i don't understand why i have to put payment? before my friend create Account ID don't have to put payment they still can create account ID... and now i buy iphone but i don't have credit card that mind i can't not do

    Dear
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2534
    Hope it helps,
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