How Do I Send Someone a iTunes Gift Card?

Apple iTunes allows customers to purchase music, movies, games, game add-on items and books directly from their phones, but the costs can quickly add up. Sending a friend or family member an iTunes gift card is a great way to help them make their online purchases while showing you are thinking of them. How do you send someone an iTunes gift card? You can learn more about iTunes purchasing options by contacting customer support here, and below are ways to send a loved one an iTunes gift card.

Sending an iTunes Gift Card

iTunes is operated by Apple; therefore, sending someone an Apple gift card allows them to make iTunes purchases. Apple iTunes gift cards can be sent to someone via mail or email.

Digital Gift Cards Via Email

Sending someone a digital iTunes gift card is the quickest way to get one to them. Just follow the steps listed below:

1. Open the Apple website on your computer.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the link for gift cards under the shop and learn section.
3. Click the buy button in the center of the screen.
4. Choose email to send a digital card.
5. Select the card design.
6. Set the card amount.
7. Key in the name and email address for the recipient.
8. Add your own name and email address.
9. Type in your optional personalized message.
10. Add the gift card to your shopping bag.
11. Go to checkout.
12. Either sign into your Apple account or continue as guest.
13. Select payment method.
14. Review details.
15. Click place order to complete the purchase. The digital card will be emailed to the recipient within an hour.

Classic Gift Cards Via Mail

To send someone a classic gift card through regular mail, do the steps listed here:

1. Open the Apple website on your computer.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the link for gift cards under the shop and learn section.
3. Click the buy button in the center of the screen.
4. Choose mail to send a classic gift card via regular mail.
5. Select the card design.
6. Set the card amount.
7. Type in your optional personalized message.
8. Add the gift card to your shopping bag.
9. Go to checkout.
10. Determine if you want the card mailed directly to the recipient or if you want to pick it up at the nearest Apple Store.
11. Select delivery method.
12. Click continue to add the shipping address.
13. Enter the name and address for the recipient. Add contact information such as email address and phone number.
14. Go to the payment page.
15. Enter payment details, review the order and click place order to complete the process and have a classic card mailed to the recipient.

Apple iTunes gift cards can also be purchased at select retail locations such as Walmart, Walgreens or Best Buy. These cards can be mailed to the recipient or hand-delivered to them. For more information about purchasing and sending iTunes gift cards, contact customer support here.