Itunes Gift Card Singapore Online

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Aug 4, 2024, 4:29:07 PM8/4/24
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Ihave to challenge the "best reply" that the email is not from them. I messaged Apple again yesterday and indeed did get a similar type of response saying that its possible the email is not from them as "it doesnt sound like something Apple would do". But today I called support again and without a doubt, they confirmed that the email is 100% from Apple.

I also checked the message headers and can confirm that the message does indeed come from Apple's servers as well. There's no message routing, there's no sender spoofing, it is an authentic, genuine Apple email. It just comes from a slightly different department than usual.


If you look at the email subject, it says Action Required:. The part is a specific requirement for mass emails sent from Singaporean businesses. Indeed, the blue checkmark also confirms that it is from Apple. The other thing I can confirm is that I only received this email on the one iTunes account I have that actually has a stored balance. And in line with the MAS policy to remove gift cards from various retail stores last year, this is just in follow up to it.


So to reiterate: the email is 100% from Apple and the advise is 100% to complete your balance by 31st of March 2024 or risk it being wiped out the moment they remove the stored balance from your account. Face it, the money is with Apple, whether you choose to use it or not.


Update: I've called Apple Support again and they've confirmed that Apple has indeed discontinued App Store and iTunes balance in Singapore due to MAS guidelines. Still pending resolution on alternate ways we can cash out the balance, but they have advised to spend it by the end of March, or it may become inaccessible.


It all depends on when the subscription is charged to be honest. If you are paying the subscription before 31 March 2024, then you can use the credits. But if you will only be charged in say October 2024, then of course, the balance would have already expired and you can't use the credit


I went to the store, who had no idea about it and they asked me to call apple support. I called and they confirmed that the email is real, but they cannot confirm what will happen after March 31. Ridiculous and unacceptable considering that there is not supposed to be any expiry date on apple credit. Too make things worse, credit can't be shared, transferred or used to purchase products like accessories. People with significant store credit are screwed - how many songs and movies can you buy in 3 weeks??


I spend almost 3hrs calling, waiting, talking to staff around the continent : 1 level support staff, none based in Singapore and all, no idea with this Singapore only issue. Got transferred to 4 senior support staff (Ireland, Australia, China and China) *china because lastly I strongly demand to be transferred to Singapore based staff, oh why.


Called Apple orchard DID and staff concluded iTunes / store issue only via phone support none in store can support. I told her about this Singapore issue and she said only Senior support (phone) staff can address.


@int65 there's not been updates to this matter since we received the email. Personally I have about S$20.00+ in the account, so I'm keeping a look-out for anything interesting I may want to get, but am willing to take the risk. If it's gone, it's gone. I recommend that you spend the available money in your account by 31st of March as this is exactly what Apple told us to do in the email, although it is highly likely that Apple will not "wipe out your balance", but simply not allow you to redeem any more gift cards. But of course I could be totally wrong and wouldnt want to risk you losing your balance.


So I got a clarification that you will NOT lose your store credit on the 31st, you just will not be able to redeem anymore. Keep an eye on your emails though as you will be communicated to explain what you can do going forward.


Also, be advised where you can use the credit can vary from region to region as those cards are either for the iTunes Store or the online store separately. I have been advised that Singapore never had the option to use iTunes and App Store redeemed credit on the online store transactions or vice versa. So it seems you will not able to use this credit on the online store in any case.


You currently have an Apple ID balance related to the redemption of App Store & iTunes Gift Card(s). While Apple has discontinued offering App Store & iTunes Gift Cards in Singapore, you can still use your balance through June 30, 2024. On July 1, 2024, Apple will begin refunding any unused balances.


In order to facilitate your automated refund, please ensure that the default payment method associated with your Apple ID is a valid credit or debit card. Please note that once the refund has been issued, it may take up to 30 days to be reflected on your credit or debit card.


If you are paying for any subscriptions with your Apple ID balance, you will need to update your payment method before June 30, 2024; otherwise your subscriptions will automatically expire at their next renewal date.


Thanks for the sharing. I am confused now. I called in the support hotline and someone did a screen sharing and confirmed this is real. You can see there is a blue circle behind the send with certificied. Apple support don't know what is going on? Hopefully more people can confirm this is spam.


iTunes Gift Cards are country-specific. If you're trying to redeem a gift card that was purchased in a different country, make sure that you're redeeming it in the same country's iTunes Store. You can't redeem gift cards outside of the country of purchase. For example, a gift card purchased in the United States can't be redeemed in an iTunes Store in Singapore.


DO NOT TRADE iTunes Gift Card as payment for your online purchases or game items! We were alerted by some customers regarding such SCAM. Kindly note that we are NOT associated with any scam websites/forums/person.


To buy iTunes gift card in Singapore was not possible till the opening of the Singapore Store. The Singapore Store was inaugurated along with the launch of iPhone recently and it enables you to start an account and easily buy Apps for free or with your credit card for the paid Apps. However, not every App available in the US iTunes store is available in the Singapore market. The Apps are purchased in US dollars and not in the local currency, so you can expect a heavy credit card bill. Another hitch is that you may not be able to register the account as you do not possess a valid US credit card.


Once you purchase these gift cards you can redeem the gift cards to create an account in the US iTunes Store without keying in valid US credit card information while registering. There are also lots of online stores where US iTunes gift cards can be purchased and payment is done by either bank transfer or by Paypal. The gift card code is scratched and forwarded via email within 12 hours after receipt of payment. The gift card code is then redeemed and used to download various apps from the iTunes store.


It was difficult to buy iTunes gift card in Singapore earlier, but now with the increase in demand for downloading content from iTunes store even in the Asian countries, a number of sites offering assistance in buying gift cards have been created. These sites provide reliable information and easy steps to help you carry out the purchase.


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