What Stores Sell Apple Gift Cards? (Plus What Happened to iTunes Cards)

Looking for an iTunes gift card and not finding one on the rack? Granny will clear that up first, then point you to the stores that carry them today.

Quick answer: Apple gift cards are sold at most major grocery, drugstore, warehouse, and big-box stores, including Kroger, Safeway, Publix, CVS, Walgreens, Costco, Sam's Club, Target, Walmart, and Best Buy, as well as online directly from Apple. One thing to know: the old "iTunes gift card" is now just the Apple Gift Card, a single card that covers everything Apple.

Wait, iTunes or Apple? Here's what changed

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If you've been hunting for an "iTunes gift card," here's the update. Apple combined its old iTunes and App Store gift card and its Apple Store gift card into one card: the Apple Gift Card. There's no separate iTunes card to look for anymore. The one Apple Gift Card does it all, so that's the card you'll see on store racks and on Apple's website.

The good news is it's more flexible than the old iTunes card ever was. One Apple Gift Card can be used for apps and games, Apple Music, iCloud+, movies and shows, books, and subscriptions, and also toward Apple hardware and accessories like an iPhone, iPad, AirPods, or a case. So whether your recipient wants to load up on apps or put it toward a new device, the same card works.

What stores sell Apple gift cards?

Apple gift cards are one of the most widely stocked cards out there. You'll find them on the gift-card rack at most of these:

• Grocery stores: Kroger, Safeway, Albertsons, Publix, H-E-B, Wegmans, Giant Eagle, and most large chains.
• Drugstores: CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid.
• Warehouse clubs: Costco, Sam's Club, and BJ's Wholesale Club (membership required).
• Big-box and electronics: Target, Walmart, Best Buy, and Staples.
• Convenience and dollar stores: 7-Eleven and Dollar General, among others.

Availability on any single rack changes, so if you have a specific store in mind, it's worth a quick call ahead. If you'd rather skip the trip, you can always buy online.

Where to buy an Apple gift card online

The most reliable online source is Apple directly at apple.com, which sells the Apple Gift Card as an eGift delivered by email, usually in amounts from about $15 up to $500. Many of the retailers above also sell Apple gift cards online, including digital versions delivered by email, if you'd rather buy from a store you already shop with.

A quick heads-up: Gift Card Granny doesn't carry Apple gift cards, so for those, Apple or one of the retailers above is your best bet.

No Apple card handy? A Visa gift card works on the App Store

If you can't get an Apple gift card in time, here's Granny's workaround. You can add a prepaid Visa gift card or Mastercard gift card as a payment method on an Apple Account, which then covers App Store apps, subscriptions, iCloud+, and other purchases the same way. It won't carry Apple branding, but it gets the job done, and a Visa gift card works almost everywhere else too.

How much do Apple gift cards cost?

At retail stores, Apple gift cards commonly come in fixed amounts like $25, $50, and $100, and sometimes a variable amount you choose at checkout. Bought online from Apple, you can usually pick any amount from about $15 up to $500, which is handy if you're putting it toward a specific app, subscription, or a bigger purchase like a device.

The bottom line

The card you're looking for is the Apple Gift Card, and it's sold just about everywhere, at grocery, drug, warehouse, and big-box stores, plus online at Apple. The old iTunes card is gone in name only; the Apple Gift Card does everything it did and more. And if you're in a pinch, a Visa gift card added to an Apple Account covers App Store purchases just fine.

Frequently asked questions

Can you buy an Apple gift card in a store? Yes. Apple gift cards are sold at most major grocery stores, drugstores, warehouse clubs, and big-box retailers, including Kroger, Safeway, Publix, CVS, Walgreens, Costco, Sam's Club, Target, Walmart, and Best Buy, plus convenience and dollar stores. You can also buy them online directly from Apple.

Can I buy an Apple gift card at CVS? Yes. CVS carries Apple gift cards on its gift-card rack, as do Walgreens and Rite Aid. Availability can vary by location, so call ahead if you need a specific amount.

What happened to iTunes gift cards? Apple combined its old iTunes and App Store gift card with its Apple Store gift card into a single Apple Gift Card. There's no separate iTunes card anymore, but the Apple Gift Card covers everything the iTunes card did, plus Apple devices and accessories.

What can you use an Apple gift card for? One Apple Gift Card works for apps and games, Apple Music, iCloud+, movies, shows, books, and subscriptions, and also toward Apple hardware and accessories like an iPhone, iPad, or AirPods.

Can you use a Visa gift card instead of an Apple gift card? Yes. You can add a prepaid Visa or Mastercard gift card as a payment method on an Apple Account, which then covers App Store purchases, subscriptions, and iCloud+. It's a good backup if you can't find an Apple gift card.

How much do Apple gift cards cost? At stores, they usually come in fixed amounts like $25, $50, and $100, sometimes with a variable option. Online from Apple, you can typically choose any amount from about $15 up to $500.