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What is the ruling on selling coupons (iTunes coupons) that are used to purchase iPhone applications from the Apple Store, and which are sold for a price less than or more than their balance? And what is the difference between them and the prepaid Sawa cards, for which a fatwa was issued permitting their sale for a price less than or more than their balance?

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Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
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It is permissible to sell iTunes coupons (cards) for their face value, or more, or less, and on installment or credit. This is because they are not currency; rather, they fall under the category of selling a service, similar to communication and internet cards. Effort and production have been expended in them, enabling the buyer to purchase or rent. Therefore, there is no harm in selling them for more or less than the balance contained therein.

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