Is it a good idea to buy an Apple gift card to pay off my debt?
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TechieTurtle99
I'm having trouble using my debit card to pay off some debt I owe to Apple. When I enter my card info, it keeps saying the card can't be used, and I don't have any other cards to try. I called Apple support, and the rep suggested I buy an Apple gift card to settle the balance. I'm just a bit skeptical and want to know if this is a smart move or not.
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To clarify, if your card bounced or got blacklisted, it's not uncommon for customer service to suggest using a gift card. They need to recoup the funds somehow, and a gift card is a way to do that if you can't use another card.
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It sounds like the Apple rep gave you the right advice. If your card is blacklisted or not working, buying a gift card to pay off what you owe is a common solution. They can't just let you ignore the debt, right? So this is one way to clear it up without a hassle.
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I'm not sure that's standard practice. It seems odd to me that Apple would suggest buying gift cards for debt. It might be worth double-checking if your card really can't be used or if there are other options available.
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