How to buy and redeem Apple gift cards without the hassle
What an Apple gift card actually gets you
An Apple gift card covers a lot of ground. You can spend the balance on apps, games, subscriptions, music, movies, books, iCloud storage, and even hardware at the Apple Store. That is why these cards are a solid default for topping up an Apple ID or sending something practical to someone abroad.
On our store we list Apple gift cards in several AED denominations. You pay in USD at checkout. The card code lands in your inbox, and you redeem it directly with Apple. No carrier account, no physical shipping, no waiting around.
Denominations and approximate prices
Below are the denominations we currently carry, with their approximate USD prices. Treat every figure as a guide rather than a fixed rate, since currency conversion can shift slightly between transactions.
- AED 50 Apple gift card: about 14 USD
- AED 75 Apple gift card: about 21 USD
- AED 100 Apple gift card: about 28 USD
- AED 150 Apple gift card: about 42 USD
- AED 200 Apple gift card: about 56 USD
- AED 250 Apple gift card: about 69 USD
- AED 300 Apple gift card: about 83 USD
- AED 400 Apple gift card: about 111 USD
If you are buying for yourself, the smaller denominations are good for topping up an Apple ID for subscriptions or one-off app purchases. The larger ones make sense if you are gifting or planning a bigger spend on hardware or a full year of iCloud storage.
How the purchase works on our store
The flow is simple. You pick the denomination you want, add it to your cart, and pay in USD. Once the payment clears, we send the gift card code to your email. That code is what you will redeem with Apple, so keep the email or copy the code somewhere safe.
We are an independent reseller. We do not have a direct partnership with Apple, and we do not claim to. What we do is source gift cards, list them at clear prices, and deliver the codes quickly. If anything goes wrong with delivery, you can reach us at support@blinkcodes.com and we will sort it out.
A note on regional codes
The cards we sell are AED-denominated, which means they are tied to a specific regional Apple ID. Before you buy, make sure the Apple ID you plan to redeem against is set to a region that accepts AED cards. If your account is registered in a different region, the code will not work. This is an Apple restriction, not something on our end, and it catches people off guard more often than you would think.
How to redeem an Apple gift card
Redeeming is simple, but the exact steps depend on which device you are using. Here is the practical version.
On an iPhone or iPad
- Open the App Store app.
- Tap your profile icon in the top right corner.
- Select the option to redeem a gift card or code.
- Use the camera to scan the code, or enter it manually if you have a text-based code.
- Confirm, and the balance lands on your Apple ID.
On a Mac
- Open the App Store.
- Click your name or profile photo at the bottom of the sidebar.
- Choose the redeem option.
- Enter the code and confirm.
From a browser
You can also redeem through Apple's website. Sign in with your Apple ID, navigate to the redeem page, and enter the code there. This is useful if you are on a Windows machine or simply prefer not to open the App Store.
Where the balance shows up
Once redeemed, the balance appears on your Apple ID. You can check it by opening the App Store, tapping your profile, and looking at the amount listed under your account. From that point, any purchase you make through Apple, whether it is an app, a subscription renewal, or a device at the Apple Store, will draw from that balance first before charging your linked payment method.
Common questions people run into
Can I split a purchase between gift card balance and another payment method? Yes. If your balance does not cover the full amount, Apple will charge the remainder to your default payment method.
Do the cards expire? Apple gift cards generally do not carry an expiry date in the regions where AED cards are sold, but it is always worth checking Apple's own terms for the most current policy.
Can I use the balance in a different region? No. The balance stays on the Apple ID you redeemed it against. Region changes can also complicate things, so redeem the card on the account you actually intend to use.
What if the code does not arrive? Check your spam folder first. If it is not there, email us at support@blinkcodes.com with your order details and we will follow up.
The short version
Pick a denomination, pay in USD, receive the code by email, and redeem it on your Apple ID. Make sure your account region matches the card. That is the entire process, and it should take only a few minutes from start to finish.