Overview
- Eligible gift cards must be purchased from Apple by January 6, 2026 and redeemed by January 13, 2026 to receive the trial.
- New Apple Arcade subscribers get three free months and returning subscribers get two months, with existing subscribers excluded.
- There is no minimum card amount, but only Apple Retail Store and Apple Online Store gift cards qualify, not third‑party cards or newly added account balance.
- Only one trial is allowed per Apple Account and Apple issues the bonus code immediately after a qualifying card is redeemed.
- An Apple Account with a payment method is required and the plan auto‑renews at $6.99 per month unless canceled, granting access to 200+ ad‑free games with Family Sharing.