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Ferryman52
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Q: Can I move my iTunes account to the US from the UK without losing my purchases?

Can I move my iTunes account to the US from the UK without losing my purchases?

Posted on Nov 10, 2014 7:47 AM

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Q: Can I move my iTunes account to the US from the UK without losing my purchases?

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  • by Csound1,

    Csound1 Csound1 Nov 10, 2014 7:49 AM in response to Ferryman52
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    Nov 10, 2014 7:49 AM in response to Ferryman52

    I do not believe so, but you can leave it active and open a UK account, both will continue to work. Authorize your Mac for both.

  • by Ferryman52,

    Ferryman52 Ferryman52 Nov 10, 2014 7:57 AM in response to Csound1
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    Nov 10, 2014 7:57 AM in response to Csound1

    Thanks for your prompt response, it is appreciated.

     

    I'm now in the US but want to be able to continue using my films and apps that I paid for in the UK. If I create a new account in the US for the US store, some films and apps will not function here. So, are you saying create a new account for new purchases in the US and sign into an account when I wish to use a US or UK product?

     

    If that is the case, I really think Apple could better address this long standing issue for apple accounts, especially long standing accounts. 

  • by Csound1,Helpful

    Csound1 Csound1 Nov 10, 2014 9:20 AM in response to Ferryman52
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    Nov 10, 2014 9:20 AM in response to Ferryman52

    What issue?

     

    You have a movie bought with account A (UK), on your Mac you are signed into account A (or B) and authorized for account B (or account A). If you're streaming it availability will depend on where you are.

     

    I live in the US, and spend months at a time in South London. I do this regularly.

     

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