How can we use gift cards for the preorder tonight?

[EdisEdward]

Is there a way to pre activate it onto our account?

 

[iFanaddic]

Is there a way to pre activate it onto our account?

no

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1864211/

 

[dannyyankou]

No, but you can add it at checkout. It will slow you down though.

My best advice is if you're planning on buying accessories, turn on Express Checkout and pay for it in full. Then use the gift cards to buy the accessories. That's what I'm doing.