While you cannot directly purchase and gift an Apple TV+ subscription that automatically applies to someone else's account, you can certainly enable someone to enjoy Apple TV+ by gifting them an Apple Gift Card or an App Store & iTunes gift card.
How Gifting Works for Apple TV+
Instead of a direct subscription transfer, the process involves providing the recipient with a gift card that they can redeem. Here's how it works:
- Purchase a Gift Card: You can buy an Apple Gift Card or an App Store & iTunes gift card in various denominations. These are available both digitally (sent via email) and physically from Apple and other retailers.
- Recipient Redemption: The recipient redeems the gift card to add funds to their Apple Account balance.
- Subscription Payment: Once the funds are in their Apple Account balance, they can use this balance to pay for a new or existing Apple TV+ subscription, as well as other Apple services, apps, or media.
This method provides flexibility, as the recipient can use the gifted amount not only for Apple TV+ but also for a wide range of Apple content and services, including:
- Apple Music subscriptions
- Apple Arcade subscriptions
- Purchasing apps from the App Store
- Buying movies or TV shows
- In-app purchases
- iCloud+ storage plans
By gifting an Apple Gift Card, you empower the recipient to choose how they want to use the credit, ensuring they get exactly what they desire, including access to Apple TV+'s exclusive shows and movies.
