Other Refund to Apple Store Gift Card instead of credit card?

[rdunlap]

So I purchased an iPhone XS and am looking to return it and keep my original X for another year at least. Now when I go to return it, is there any way to get the balance credited back to an Apple store gift card instead of original payment on the credit card I used? I’d like to allocate this money so I have it to spend when the next years model comes out. This way I don’t need to worry about budgeting again and can use the original amount I saved for this years upgrade.

Thank you in advance!

 

[bruinsrme]

Yes
The specialist has to select the option.

 

[Ebok]

even if they dont give you that option, couldn't you just get the refund on your card and then immediately purchase a gift card?

 

[bruinsrme]

Be clear what you want to do before starting the transaction.

 

[ectospheno]

even if they dont give you that option, couldn't you just get the refund on your card and then immediately purchase a gift card?

Not if it wasn’t his card. Opens up interesting ways to steal if stores allow this without seeing the original card.

 

[rdunlap]

Not if it wasn’t his card. Opens up interesting ways to steal if stores allow this without seeing the original card.

It was my card. I purchased the phone originally.