Can you Transfer iTunes Credit? 3 Support Alternatives (2026)

Apple does not allow users to transfer existing iTunes credit from one account to another, but there are ways to get unused credit back on a gift card to give to someone else.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 9:58am by

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While you cannot directly transfer your iTunes credit balance to another person, you can request to have any unused gift card balance returned to the original card so that it can be re-gifted. This article outlines the steps to contact Apple support through live chat, phone, or email to get your unused credit back on a gift card.

Why it matters

Many iTunes users accumulate credit over time through gift cards or other means, but are frustrated when they can't transfer that balance to someone else. This guide provides helpful alternatives to make the most of unused iTunes credit.

The details

To get an unused iTunes gift card balance returned to the original card, you'll need to contact Apple support. This can be done through live chat, by phone, or by email. You'll need to provide details like your Apple ID, the gift card serial number, and confirmation that the balance has not been spent. Once Apple verifies this, they can return the full unused balance to the original gift card, which you can then give to someone else to redeem.

  • Apple introduced the ability to request unused gift card balances be returned in 2023.

The players

Apple

The technology company that operates the iTunes Store and manages iTunes gift card balances.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

The takeaway

While iTunes credit cannot be directly transferred between accounts, this guide shows how users can get unused gift card balances returned so they can be re-gifted, providing a helpful alternative for sharing iTunes credit with others.