You can't use your Apple Account balance to send gifts or gift cards.
What you can buy with your Apple Gift Card or Apple Account balance – Apple Support (UK) See -> What you can buy with your Apple Gift Card or Apple Account balance If you don't have a credit card or don't want to use a credit card, you can also use your Apple Account balance as payment method. Your payment method is actually a kind of deposit, if you buy something, it will be charged. Use your Apple Account balance as default payment, then it is up to you whether you use it or not. If you are going to download a free app, there is a possibility to purchase the 'better' version, for example from a free version to pro version. You can download free apps, but you may need to have a valid payment method on file, even if the app you want to download is free.Īs long as you only download free apps, it costs nothing.
