HT2736 Why can I not gift an item using gift card balance

I am trying to gift a 9.99 album to someone.  I have $14.09 left on my balance form a redeemed gift card. When I try to gift the item, it tells me that Payment Information (is) Required.  What gives?  I don't care to tie a credit card on my iTunes account.  That's why I use gift cards.

You can only use a credit card for gifting, your balance can only be used to buy content for yourself - from the page that you posted from :
Note: When purchasing an iTunes Gift, a valid credit card must be on file; you can't purchase an iTunes Gift with store credit. You can't redeem purchased gifts outside of the country of purchase.

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