Redeeming iTunes gifts, vouchers in South Africa

Hi, I'm new to the discussion, and really could do with some help around the iTunes store, vouchers etc. I have heard that you cannot buy from the iTunes store if you do not have an "American" credit card, residential address in the States, yet it seems that South Africans are able to do this. I am also unable to work out how to purchase apps for my iPhone. I really would appreciate some input on this.

Hi there bushmanwoody
I'm interested in your post as you say you have a South African iTunes account. How is this possible, as I was under the impression that we couldn't purchase from iTunes overseas without a residential address in that country. I was given a voucher from the States and don't know how to use it here. Any advice would be appreciated.

I have a similar problem. I recently recieved a few UK itunes vouchers. However I am moving out of the UK in a few months. I have a UK itunes account. Will I be able to use the voiuchers on my account outside the UK?

I'm interested in your post as you say you have a South African iTunes account. How is this possible, as I was under the impression that we couldn't purchase from iTunes overseas.

If you live in South Africa, South Africa is not overseas.

No. Your iTunes account is only for South Africa. An iTunes card from another country is only usable in that country. It would require a different account.

There is an iTunes Store for South Africa. The only thing you can currently purchase on it is apps for iPhone and iPod Touch.

The vouchers would work, but only in the UK iTunes Store. The terms of the iTunes Store say that you're not supposed to use it from outside that Store's country.

Message was edited by: Dave Sawyer