How do you use an iTunes gift card without creating an account?

Just gave an iTunes gift card to my parents, as they do not use their credit cards on the internet at all. But I've run into a problem... I can't seem to figure out how to purchase music with the gift card. Every time I try to purchase something it asks me to create a new account, and register a credit card to that account.
I could have sworn there was a way to purchase music with a gift card, and no credit card at all. Is there something I am missing here?

dwhgnbm wrote:
I've had a similar problem except at the other end of the age spectrum. I gave an iTunes card to my 11 year old daughter but she does not have a credit card or an Apple ID. We tried to create an account for her but when we get to the credit card screen there is no "None" option to select andI hesitate to put my card number onto her account and .
Am I on the wrong screen or is there a different path to follow to get to the same result?
Dirk
Did you redeem the gift card first? You have to have something to set up an account gift card or credit card.

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