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Using Store Credit When Your Card Has Spending Difficulties

If your card can’t complete a purchase, use store credit instead. Buy Amazon, Apple, or Google Play credit with your card, add it to your account, and use the balance to pay for apps, items, or subscriptions smoothly.

Updated over a month ago

In some cases, it can be difficult to spend your card. It could be due to a country mismatch, a business marking you as high-risk, or similar causes outside of your control.

If you're unable to use your card directly for a purchase (for example, buying an app or completing a payment), try this workaround:

  1. Buy Store Credit Using Your Card.

    You can use your card to purchase store credits like Amazon Cash, Apple credit, Google Play credit, and others.

  2. Add the Credit to Your Account.

    Once the credit is successfully added to your Amazon, Apple, or Google Play balance, it becomes available for use.

  3. Complete Your Purchase Using Store Credit.

    After the credit is loaded, you can use it to pay for apps, subscriptions, or items within each platform’s store. This often works even when the card itself cannot process the purchase directly.

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