Moving abroad: can I pay with iTunes Gift Cards only?

Hi,
In September I'll be moving to Germany for 9 months as part of my uni degree. I want to change the country of the iTunes Store so I can buy songs when I'm in Germany.
At the moment there is no credit/debit card associated with my account - I have always paid for songs using Gift Cards. I plan to add my UK debit card sometime soon to spend the remaining Gift Card balance (as the full  balance must be spent before switching countries), and then remove the debit card from my account. Then, when I get to Germany and change the iTunes Store country, I want to purchase a Gift Card and use it to start buying songs in Germany.
What I would like to know is: is this possible? Or do I have to link a German credit/debit card to my accouint to buy songs after switching countries?
Thank you,
Katie

Hi PurpleOmNom,
You can redeem and use an iTunes Gift Card without a credit card.  From:
Redeeming iTunes Gift Cards and content codes
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1574
If you already have an account, you can redeem your gift card without using a credit card. If you don’t have an account, you can create a new account without payment information.
See also:
iTunes 11 for Mac: Redeem an iTunes allowance, gift certificate, or Gift Card
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12294
You don’t need to enter credit card information to redeem only the amount of a gift certificate or card.
Take care,
Nubz

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