HT201209 Why is it still using credit card for purchase?

We have 2 devices, a new mini iPad, and an iPod touch, one is my sons but both are registered in my name and account info. We put 2 $15 dollar codes in and it says $30 credit. When my son buys a song on his iPod, It still takes it out of credit card.. Why is it not using gift credits?

I have this question too. I have plenty of credit, yet it still shows a pending transaction on my credit card. I'm guessing/hoping it show the "pending" until its actually taken from the gift card, which may take 24-48 hours...this is usually the delay before receiving the email that states the transaction was made.
Can anyone confirm this? Or let us know what is really going on???

Similar Messages

  • Why can't i use credit card on app store its money on it and its an visa card

    why can't i use credit card on app store its money on it and its an visa card

    Credit cards do need to be from the same country as your account, which may or may not apple, but if you're visiting from another country and trying to use, for example, a UK card in the US app store, it won't work.
    Could you have typo'd a number? Or could the card be expired?
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5552
    has more info on what's accepted.
    Is this a visa gift card? I seem to recall people having issues with credit card gift cards.

  • HT2731 i used debit card for purchasing i dont have credit card now its showing your payment method is decline use another payment method what shoul i do i dont have credit card

    i used debit card for purchasing i dont have credit card now its showing your payment method is decline use another payment method what should i do i dont have credit card or any another account

    I don't think that debit cards are still accepted as a valid payment method - they are not listed on this page and there have been a number of posts recently about them being declined. You could try contacting iTunes support and see if they can help, but I don't think you will be able to use a debit card : http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/contact/ - click on Contact iTunes Store Support on the right-hand side of the page
    Are iTunes gift cards available in your country ? They are not available in all, and they are country-specific (they can only be used in their country of issue), but if there you could possibly use them as your payment method.

  • TS1646 I use and overseas credit card for purchases but Itunes is insisting on a credit card issued within NZ where I live.?

    Why can I not use and overseas credit card for purchases?  My account information is insisting on a credit card issued within my country of residence..?

    iTunes doesn't allow a credit card that was issued by a bank in another country (possibly because it's a way of confirming that you are able to buy from a country's store) - you will only be able to use a credit card issued by a New Zealand bank. Or you could use iTunes gift cards as your payment method, as far as I can see they are available in New Zealand.

  • HT5621 I often use credit card for iTunes but also use iTunes but systems won't let me change back to my iTunes. I have redeemed and gives me a balance but I am unable to access.

    I often use credit card for iTunes but also use iTunes but systems won't let me change back to my iTunes. I have redeemed and gives me a balance but I am unable to access.

    If you can't find anything for exactly that amount then you can try contacting iTunes support and see if they will remove the balance for you : http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/contact/ - click on Contact iTunes Store Support on the right-hand side of the page

  • I have registered a credit card for purchasing apps from the app store. My bank has issued a new chip based card and now the 16 digit numbers have changed. How do I register the new card for flowless purchases?

    I have registered a credit card for purchasing apps from the app store. My bank has issued a new chip based card and now the 16 digit numbers have changed. How do I register the new card for flowless purchases?

    Go to Apple Menu > App Store > View my account > sign in and then edit the payment details with the new card details.  
    I am assuming that your card and supporting bank are in the same country as your residential (billing) address and that you are using the App Store of that country.

  • Can I use debit card for purchasing from iTunes in India?

    Can I use debit card for purchasing from iTunes in India?

    Hi
    There is a small discussion that iTunes takes debit card with a Visa/Mastercard logo.  I have no idea what the banking rules are in India.  But this may another option to try.
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3658843?start=0&tstart=0
    Cheers

  • Why do i need a credit card for all applications?

    Why won't apple let me buy my update if i have only itunes cards? I don't understand the point of using a credit card even for buying the applications? There still getting my money and I've read other posts and topics and other people are being aloud to buy it with there itunes money... Why can't I? That doesn't really seem fair to me and I've also read that people who've had there money in itunes for a longer period of time are able to pay with that but i added my money in yesterday... How long do i have to wait before i can give apple my money or do i have to use a credit card for all my purchases? By the way... I'm only 15 and can't get a credit card, So am i going to have to ask my parents if i can buy everything from itunes with there money and pay them back? Because i just wasted $20 on itunes. Thanks Apple

    Talked to Apple and apparently it's only a canadian problem and it has something to do with our government taxes. So that means that the only way to do it now is to have a credit card. That still makes no sense to me because we're aloud to purchase music and other items such as ipod games and there technically applications but apparently there not? And the stuff in the App Store is applications, Why can't i just buy my update?

  • HT201209 We are trying to use gift card to purchase music. But it keeps trying to charge my debit card instead of gift card. HELP

    How do i use itunes card to buy music. It wants to use my credit card info instead.

    Hello
    Please make sure if you have not done so already. Download the latest version of iTunes 8.0.2 below.
    If for some reason you find it is still charging credit card vs gift card balance, Please contact iTunes Store support below.
    http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
    http://www.apple.com/ca/support/itunes/store/giftcard/ (Gift Card Related)
    http://www.apple.com/ca/support/itunes/store/creditcard/ (Credit Card Related)
    http://www.apple.com/ca/support/itunes/store/buy_troubleshooting/ (Purchase related)

  • I use Itunes card for purchases but my checking acct is also getting charges...why?

    Why is my checking account getting charges at random times when i actually use an I tunes card for purchases?

    deefromwilliamston wrote:
    Why is my checking account getting charges at random times when i actually use an I tunes card for purchases?
    iTunes Customer Service Contact
    http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/contact.html

  • I USE GIFT CARDS FOR PURCHASES(VISA, MC) NOW I CAN'T MAKE A PURCHASE. THEY SAY I HAVE TOO MANY CREDIT CARDS ON FILE

    They say I have too many credit cards on file for my username- purchase cancelled.  I use gift cards for gaming purchases (Visa,MC) so I have used a few, but its a gift card.

    This is most likely a security precaution since they probably assume that someone using multiple credit cards over a short period of time may well have stolen them. Go here:
    http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/contact/
    and follow the instructions to report the issue to the iTunes Store and request assistance.
    Regards.

  • HT1918 how to use debit card for purchase in itunes store?

    i want to use debit card to purchase in itunes store and App store. How to change my account information using debit card?

    Debit cards are no longer accepted in the iTunes Store, it seems. The current valid payment methods are listed here:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5552
    Using a debit card in any online service where it stores your card is a bad idea in any case since if someone gains access to your account in the service, they can quickly drain your bank account. Credit cards limit your liability, as do prepaid iTunes cards.
    Regards.

  • HT201209 why do i need a credit card if i'm using a gift card?

    why do i need to provide credit card info top iTunes store if i'm redeeming a gift card?

    Hello Amanda,
    'Account' in the sense it is used here, really relates to ownership rather than the purchase of something.   When you have a free app, it is yours and in the event you accidentally delete it and want it back, it's formally recorded in your purchases folder.
    You can obtain free apps without a credit card by following these instructions.
    Creating an iTunes Store, App Store, iBooks Store, and Mac App Store account without a credit card

  • Why can't we use debit card for Ask To Buy on iOS8?

    Loving the family sharing in iOS 8 but one thing that I don't like is you have to add a CREDIT card in order to add a child?? I tried adding my 11 year old daughter and it told me I couldn't because I had a debit card on my account. I don't have any credit cards and don't plan on getting one. Why can't we use debit which is what I've been using since I've had my itunes account for years?

    I'm not sure that Apple have said why (these are user-to-user forums), the only thing that I've seen only mentions using a credit card : http://www.apple.com/ios/whats-new/family-sharing/
    Up to six people in your family can share purchases from iTunes, iBooks, and the App Store without sharing accounts. Pay for family purchases with the same credit card and approve kids’ spending right from a parent’s device.
    You can try leaving feedback for Apple : http://www.apple.com/feedback/itunesapp.html

  • I share a an apple id with my kids. We all use the same credit card for purchases.  Is it possible for only me to use the icloud online storage without making this available or visible to the kids?

    My kids and I all use the same credit card and password for app and music purchases.   I'm assuming we all use the same apple ID too. (not sure) We can share apps and music although we all have our own itunes libraries. Is it possible for only me to use the icloud online storage without making this available or visible to the kids or do we all have our own storage?

    I just checked and they have already sucked up all my online storage.  Ahhh techy teens!  I think I will just leave it at that and back my own stuff up on my computer. Less confusing
    Thanks for all the help!  I am definitely more educated now and I'm off to check that cc bill too.

Maybe you are looking for