Apple Gift Card USA — Activate and Top Up Your US Apple ID
The American App Store is the world's largest: new apps and games launch here first, US-exclusive apps are only available here, and the catalog depth exceeds any other region. Apple Gift Cards for the USA let you top up a US Apple ID balance in dollars and buy anything available in the American store.
A US Apple Gift Card works only on a US Apple ID. If your account is registered in another country, create a separate US account or switch the region first.
What You Need Before Activating
- An Apple ID registered in the United States region
- A digital Apple Gift Card code for the USA
- An iPhone, iPad, Mac, or a browser
How to Create a US Apple ID
- Go to appleid.apple.com and click Create Your Apple ID.
- Fill in your email, name, and password.
- In the Country or Region field, select United States.
- Confirm your email and phone number.
- On your first App Store sign-in, choose None as the payment method (or enter your gift card code to immediately fund the account).
- Enter a US address. Tip: choose a tax-free state to avoid sales tax on purchases:
| Tax-free state | Example ZIP | Example city |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 97201 | Portland |
| Montana | 59601 | Helena |
| Delaware | 19901 | Dover |
| New Hampshire | 03301 | Concord |
Switching an Existing Apple ID to the USA
- On iPhone: Settings → [your name] → Media & Purchases → View Account.
- Tap Country/Region.
- Select United States.
- Choose None as the payment method and enter a US address.
- Agree to the Terms & Conditions.
Active subscriptions may be interrupted when changing regions. Using a separate account is recommended.
How to Activate Your US Apple Gift Card
On iPhone / iPad
- Open the App Store → tap your profile icon.
- Tap Redeem Gift Card or Code.
- Tap Enter Code Manually.
- Type your 16-character code (with or without dashes — both work).
- Tap Redeem.
On Mac
Open the App Store → click your name → Redeem Gift Card → enter the code.
Via Browser
Go to giftcard.apple.com, sign in with your US Apple ID, and click Redeem.
Your USD balance will be credited instantly.
What You Can Buy with a US Apple ID
- Apps and games — the full US catalog including American exclusives
- Apple One and individual subscriptions: Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, iCloud+
- Books and podcasts in Apple Books and Apple Podcasts
- Apple TV channels: Paramount+, HBO Max, and others at US pricing
- In-app purchases in all US App Store games
US App Store vs Other Regions
| Feature | USA | Turkey | Armenia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Currency | USD | TRY | AMD |
| Catalog | Maximum | Full | Full |
| Exclusive apps | Yes | No | No |
| Subscription prices | Higher | Lowest | Low |
Common Activation Errors
"This code has already been redeemed"
The code was used before delivery. Contact the seller with your purchase confirmation.
"This code is not valid for your country or region"
You're trying to activate a US card on a non-US Apple ID. Switch the region to United States first.
"This code is not yet available"
The card hasn't been activated in Apple's system yet. Wait 15–30 minutes and try again.
"Invalid code"
Check for typos — no extra spaces, no character confusion.
FAQ
Do I need a US phone number for a US Apple ID?
No. A working email address is enough. A phone number is optional for two-factor authentication.
Does the US Apple Gift Card expire?
No. Apple Account balances have no expiration date.
Can I share a US Gift Card code with someone else?
Yes. You give them the code and they enter it on their own US Apple ID.
Can I use both a US and a regional Apple ID on the same device?
Yes. Keep your primary account (with iCloud, Messages, etc.) as the main account in Settings, and switch only the App Store account for US purchases. Downloaded US apps remain on the device even after switching back.