Summary
There are several types of codes that can be redeemed on the iTunes Store, including promotional codes, iTunes Gift Cards, and iTunes Gift Certificates.
Note: Some features or services are not available in some iTunes Store countries.
Products Affected
iTunes Store, iTunes
Make sure the latest version of iTunes is installed on your computer. The latest version is available free of charge.
You can redeem a code at the iTunes Store by following these instructions:
1. Open iTunes.
2. Click iTunes Store in the pane on the left-hand side of the window.
3. Click the Redeem link in the Quick Links box on the right-hand side of page.
4. Enter your code.
5. Click the Redeem button.
When you redeem your code, you will receive a confirmation that states what the code credit was worth. This confirmation will also tell you when or if the credit expires. Store credit and/or free product credits will appear next to your account name as displayed here:
Tip: Promotional codes usually have an expiration date; codes must be redeemed and used before the date printed on the card. It is possible to have gift certificate, prepaid card, allowance credit, and/or free song credit at the same time in iTunes.
Be sure to sign in to the iTunes Store on a regular basis to update your credit count since your credits may expire. To refresh your visible credit balance, sign in to your account in the iTunes Store. Your updated credit amount appears next to your account name.
When you buy individual songs from the iTunes Store:
Free song credits are redeemed first.
If you have no free song credits, gift certificate, prepaid card, and allowance credits are used next.
If your gift certificate, prepaid card, and/or allowance credit is less than the total cost of the purchase, your credit card is billed for the remaining balance.
If you have no free song credits or gift certificates, prepaid cards, or allowance credits, your credit card is billed for the songs you buy.
When you buy an album on the iTunes Store:
Gift certificate, prepaid card, and allowance credits are used first.
If your gift certificate, prepaid card, and/or allowance credit is less than the total cost of the purchase, your credit card is billed for the remaining balance. Note: Free song credits cannot be used for album purchases.
If you have no gift certificates, prepaid cards, or allowance credits, your credit card is billed for the albums you buy.
Note: All iTunes Store purchases are final; once you click Buy orders cannot be changed.

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