Apple has now introduced a sort of new mobile payment service for iPhones and iPods. The new payment service called iTunes Pass enables you to refill iTunes credit at Apple Retail stores without even the need of redemption code. Before this, users were required to store gift cards in Passbook
So, how this new iTunes credit refill method works? The new service installs a new pass inside of a Passbook app. Later on, when you take your device to retail stores, the employees scan it. Afterwards you can request amount that you want to transfer to Apple ID account. This amount can be used to make purchases at iTunes store, along with App Store and iBookstore.
Have a look on the description of this new iTunes credit refill service,
Use the iTunes Pass, you can now deposit directly to the account of the App Store or iTunes Store you. Go to the iTunes Store in the iOS device you have, if you tap “Use iTunes Card / Code” button and scroll down, you can get the iTunes Pass. 3 Please tell specialist that then, the Apple Store near you, you want to deposit into account. When you open the iTunes Pass from the Passbook, specialists will scan it, and accepts the payment. Balance is updated on the fly, available immediately.
Other than that, Apple is also in talks with retailers to implement this service on a wide scale. The service has been first introduced in Japan, following the launch in Brazil and China. Some other few countries are also on the list. The service has now also been launched in U.S, U.K, Canada, Germany and Australia.
Stay tuned to keep yourself updated!