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Am i able to buy Iphones at store with Apple ID balance?

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Am i able to buy Iphones at store with Apple ID balance?

I'm not sure if this is right section , mods please move if necessary :) My work has inventive program and there are points we can get .. we're able to buy gift cards with the points, and apple cards is offered. I can transfer those apple gift cards to apple id balance..if i went to a a apple store can I purchase a phone or make down payment to it from the apple id balance?
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gogoblender wrote: I'm not sure if this is right section , mods please move if necessary :) My work has inventive program and there are points we can get .. we're able to buy gift cards with the points, and apple cards is offered. I can transfer those apple gift cards to apple id balance..if i went to a a apple store can I purchase a phone or make down payment to it from the apple id balance?
Should probably have posted this here: cell-phones-f88/

That being stated, I don't believe it is possible.
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Thanks for answering
this is the raw answer from apple's page re what can be bought with "apple id balance"

What you can buy with your Apple ID balance


and here is the part that interests me...though.. they could have drilled down better ?
What you can buy


App Store icon
Buy apps, games, or in-app purchases from the App Store.

Apple Music icon TV icon Apple Books icon
Buy music, movies, and more from the iTunes Store, Apple TV app, or Apple Books.

Subscriptions icon
Pay for subscriptions like Apple Music, Apple Arcade, and Apple TV+. Or pay for subscriptions in apps from the App Store.

iCloud icon
Pay for iCloud storage.

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Where the Apple Gift Card is available, you can use your Apple ID balance to buy products and accessories at apple.com or in the Apple Store app
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I mean it states that you can use it at apple.com or the app online, but nothing about physical store.

You could pay a visit and ask in person for DP.
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gogoblender wrote: I'm not sure if this is right section , mods please move if necessary :) My work has inventive program and there are points we can get .. we're able to buy gift cards with the points, and apple cards is offered. I can transfer those apple gift cards to apple id balance..if i went to a a apple store can I purchase a phone or make down payment to it from the apple id balance?
Apple ID Balance is now your Apple Account Balance,
Apple Account Balance cannot be used for purchases in Apple Retail Stores

from Terms and Conditions for Apple Gift Cards and Codes, Apple Account Associated Balance, and Content Codes

3. Restrictions on Use of Gift Cards

You can use all forms of Gift Cards on the Apple online store, the Apple Store app, or by calling 1-800-MY-APPLE, and to purchase Content. However, only physical and digital gift cards and codes can be used towards purchases in Apple Retail Stores. Your Associated Balance cannot be used for purchases in Apple Retail Stores. Some items may not be available for purchase.

Once you link a physical or digital gift card or code to your Account, the balance becomes associated with your Associated Balance, and you will no longer be able to use the physical or digital card or code, including in Apple Retail Stores.
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gogoblender wrote: Thanks for answering
this is the raw answer from apple's page re what can be bought with "apple id balance"

What you can buy with your Apple ID balance


and here is the part that interests me...though.. they could have drilled down better ?
Apple ID Balance is now your Apple Account Balance

You can not use your Apple Account Balance in Apple Retail Stores, only online or in the Apple Store app

from Payment & Pricing
Apple Account Balance
Redeem Apple Gift Cards or add money directly into your Apple Account Balance anytime. Then use the balance to pay for Apple products, accessories, apps, games, music, movies, TV shows, iCloud and more. You can check your Apple Account Balance online.

To use your Apple Account Balance to buy products on apple.com or in the Apple Store app, make sure you are signed in with your Apple ID. Then simply choose an amount to apply to your purchase during the payment step in checkout. You can use the funds from your Apple Account Balance in combination with one credit card and up to eight Apple Gift Cards. See Payment for details on using more than one payment method.

You can redeem Apple Gift Cards and App Store & iTunes Gift Cards into your Apple Account Balance on iTunes, Apple Music, Apple TV or the App Store. Visit any of these Apple apps or sites and tap your Apple ID account avatar or choose Account from the main menu. Select “Redeem Gift Card or Code” or “Redeem,” then scan or enter the gift card PIN. The funds will appear in your Apple Account Balance to use for shopping, listening, watching, playing, working and more.
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Dhanushan wrote: Apple ID Balance is now your Apple Account Balance

You can not use your Apple Account Balance in Apple Retail Stores, only online or in the Apple Store app

from Payment & Pricing
boom...that was the link i wanted... great info and explanation... if i cant use the apple balance at store, we can use the apple balance online and order the phone or even hardware to us via mail?
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gogoblender wrote: boom...that was the link i wanted... great info and explanation... if i cant use the apple balance at store, we can use the apple balance online and order the phone or even hardware to us via mail?
Yes, also can pickup at the store

from Shipping & Pickup
If this is your first time selecting an Apple Store, our product pages will display Pickup: Check availability. Click this link, enter the postal code where you'd like to pick up the item, and click Search Stores to check availability.

If you’ve previously selected an Apple Store, our product pages will display your chosen location. You can click Check another store to check pickup availability at a different Apple Store.

Once you're ready to purchase, select Pick up at Checkout. If you would like to change the pickup location, select Change location. Then Continue. Items marked Available Today will usually be ready for pickup within an hour. In some instances, you may also be able to select a window of time to come to an Apple Store to pick up your order. This Check-In Window will ensure that your order is readily available shortly after you arrive. All you have to do is check in with a specialist when you get to the store. If you’re unable to come in during this time window, you can still pick up your order, but wait times may vary.

You'll receive a notification email when your item is available to pick up. Please wait for this email before coming to the store.

If you would like someone else to pick up your items, select Someone else will pick up these items. To pick up your items in an Apple Store, you will need to bring the order number and a valid government-issued photo ID. If you have designated an alternative pickup contact, they will need to bring the order number and a valid government-issued photo ID.

Apple Financial Services Accounts are not available for orders that contain Apple Store pickup items. To use this payment method please return to Delivery & Pickup Options and select “Delivery” for all the items in your order.
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gogoblender wrote: boom...that was the link i wanted... great info and explanation... if i cant use the apple balance at store, we can use the apple balance online and order the phone or even hardware to us via mail?
You asked about taking Apple gift cards, redeeming them for Apple Account balance, and then cashing that in at the Apple Store. Correct, you can't do that. But skip the intermediate step and you *can* redeem Apple gift cards directly at the Apple Store, *without* converting them to Apple Account balance first.

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