To get the most value, professional deal-hunters use a "stacking" method to lower the effective cost:
: Most Apple gift card purchases at Best Buy include free trials for services like Apple Music (up to 3 months) and Apple Arcade (up to 2 months) for new or qualified returning subscribers. Strategic "Stacking" for Maximum Savings
: Applying for or using a Best Buy Credit Card can provide 10% back in rewards on your first day of use.
: If you are planning a large purchase, such as a new iPhone or MacBook, you can buy multiple $100 cards across separate transactions to collect several $15 bonus cards, then use the Apple balance to pay for the device. Important Purchase Rules
: Use sites like Rakuten before navigating to Best Buy to add roughly 3% cashback on your online purchase.
: Apple Gift Cards issued recently do not have an expiration date or dormancy fees.
: You cannot use a Best Buy gift card to purchase an Apple gift card due to anti-scam policies.
: Purchasing a $100 Apple Gift Card often triggers a free $15 Best Buy promotional e-gift card that is automatically added to your cart.