Gift Cards For Apps Not Allowed in Canada Store ?

The Canadian iTunes Store does not accept iTunes gift cards for purchasing Apps. My grand daughter doesn't have a credit card. How can I help her buy Apps without getting her a credit card or letting her use someone elses? I don't understand why gift cads aren't accepted here in Canada. I bought two and sent them to her before realizing that they were not accepted for purchaing Apps.

It has been suggested that the reason the Canadian iTunes Store doesn't accept gift cards for software (apps or software updates) is due to a provision in the Canadian tax code, though no one has been able to cite anything specific.
You could always put your credit card information in her account, let her buy some apps and then delete the information.
She will still be able to use the gift cards for purchasing music, videos, movies and television shows.
Best of luck.

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