App Store & iTunes Gift Cards

[jojo2006]

Went to 7-11 Store to wanted buy App Store & iTunes Gift Cards, but was told by the staff SG no more selling App Store & iTunes Gift Cards. Anyone can confirm ?

 

[iceanger]

That’s what I heard when I went to istudio to enquire for the cards as well. According to the staff, it was under orders from MAS.

 

[ragnarok95]

Yes, to stop scams.

 

[iceanger]

Kind of unfortunate because I’ve been purchasing iTunes card for my own use…

 

[froztheart]

Why purchase iTunes cards though, cheaper?

 

[Knightoftheblackrose]

Yes, to stop scams.

I have been watching various YouTube channels on how scammers operate.

The usual MO for scammers overseas is to trick the victims into purchasing top up cards, to effect a transfer of funds.

However over here in Singapore, that’s not the usual MO.
Direct bank transfers are made.

So it is surprising that sales of such top up cards would be stopped.

 

[ragnarok95]

I have been watching various YouTube channels on how scammers operate.

The usual MO for scammers overseas is to trick the victims into purchasing top up cards, to effect a transfer of funds.

However over here in Singapore, that’s not the usual MO.
Direct bank transfers are made.

So it is surprising that sales of such top up cards would be stopped.

https://support.apple.com/en-sg/itunes-gift-card-scams

 

[Knightoftheblackrose]

https://support.apple.com/en-sg/itunes-gift-card-scams

Gift card scams are prevalent in US.

So Apple , being an American company, would understandably issue such a warning statement.

 

[ragnarok95]

Apple took back all the cards maybe due to scamming, or maybe someone ordered them to.

 

[jojo2006]

Why purchase iTunes cards though, cheaper?

For children and can control them over spend on Apple store

 

[szeli]

huh that’s interesting. just walked past Cheers they still have the PlayStation gift cards. wonder why they’re not removed also

 

[manofsorrows]

Why purchase iTunes cards though, cheaper?

yes if you got mall vouchers to expand them and u got no where else to spend.

 

[alochong19]

Sorry to dig out old thread , but is there any other way to top up money in Apple account now that no more gift cards?

 

[froztheart]

Sorry to dig out old thread , but is there any other way to top up money in Apple account now that no more gift cards?

Believe now all through cards, no longer any account top up options? Do correct me if I am wrong.

 

[alochong19]

Believe now all through cards, no longer any account top up options? Do correct me if I am wrong.

You mean the likes of Visa, MasterCard? I don't want to let them earn bank charges for my in-app purchases. that's why i am searching for ways to top up my Apple account and deduct from there instead of using cards.

 

[manofsorrows]

yea i still looking for a solution to this. i dont want them to charge to my cc.

 

[reddevil0728]

You mean the likes of Visa, MasterCard? I don't want to let them earn bank charges for my in-app purchases. that's why i am searching for ways to top up my Apple account and deduct from there instead of using cards.

yea i still looking for a solution to this. i dont want them to charge to my cc.

bank charges as in cross border processing fee?

 

[alochong19]

yes. Having banks as middleman(using debit cards to do in-app purchase), they will surely take some cuts(processing fee). I want to take out the middleman.

 

[reddevil0728]

yes. Having banks as middleman(using debit cards to do in-app purchase), they will surely take some cuts(processing fee). I want to take out the middleman.

oh well. if it is not available then also cannot siam. you buy a lot of stuff? or is for icloud subscription?

 

[manofsorrows]

bank charges as in cross border processing fee?

more to use capitaland vouchers to buy the itunes card. lol