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Can you sign up for an iTunes account with an iTunes card?

If you buy an iTunes gift card from a store like Best Buy, do you still need to sign up for an iTunes account?

  • Like I want to buy a few things from iTunes But I don't have a credit card. I could always ask my parents for theirs but i don't really want to. So do I need to sign up for an account (because it requires a credit card) or can i just use the ID number on the gift card and buy what ever I want?? Thanks :)

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    No, you do not need a credit card to purchase music on iTunes or create an iTunes account. You should be able to use your iTunes gift card to create the account. Click on the link below to get instruction on how to set up your account, under "I want to create an account with my card, but don't want to enter a credit card" http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/store/giftcard/ Click the link below and go to the section that says "How to Use iTunes Gift Cards and Certificates" (under Gift Cards and Certificates) for instructions on how to redeem your iTunes gift card. http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?nnmm=browse&mco=MTE2NDY&node=help/gifting

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When I signed up I didn't have to put in any credit card details. (I am in the UK which may be why). But when you have an account, you can just click 'redeem gift card' on the right hand side of itunes home and there you type in the little code. Hope this helps!

dreams-never-die

If you open an account with a gift card, you don't have to put in a credit card #. Just go into iTunes and click redeem. You will probably still have to open an account but you don't need a credit card.

Bdig85

to use your giftcard you need an account to get an account you need a credit card

xxhopexx

yes but u dont need credit card just choose none and it all goes away lol

kieren s

You do not ned a credit card to use iTunes. iTunes is one of the few, if not the only, legal music download service that does not require a credit card.

A1A1T1

Yes you need an account but you do NOT need a credit card. This is how you make an iTunes account without a credit card: 1) Open iTunes and click on iTunes Store 2) Once the store opens click on "Redeem" 3) Enter your iTunes card pin and click on OK You will now be told you need an account. Click on Ok and follow the instructions to create your account. 4) When you get to the screen with the credit cards select the "None" option at the end of the Credit card list. Finish entering the rest of the needed information click on OK (or Finish). Your account will be created with the balance of the Gift Card and you'll NEVER need to put a Credit Card number, you'll just need to enter a new iTunes Card pin whenever your balance runs low.

KISS Fan

Yes you do...it stinks!! In order to redeem a gift card you must have an account. Assure your parents that you will not spend any money on their credit cards. My mom was apprehensive, but after having our iPods for over a year, she trusts iTunes with her credit card number. I just makes it easier for people who buy songs with their credit card all the time. This way, they don't have to fill out their credit card info every time they buy something. Have fun!!

you dont need a credit card to set up an account. you can just use the gift card. when i set up an account i never used a credit card! all i had was my gift card

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