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Is there a option to only use Apple ID balance

I don’t have control to the payment that is being charged for my subscription from Apple TV+ I want to use my Apple ID balance to pay for my subscription I like using it more better than my card is there a option to where any charges are just on my Apple ID balance and if I don’t have enough then it can charge my card

iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Dec 26, 2020 12:02 PM

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Posted on Dec 26, 2020 12:37 PM

Yes, that is even standard. Apple ID balance is always used before the other payment methods.


How apps, content, and subscriptions from Apple are billed - Apple Support

Which payment method is charged?
When you buy items or pay for subscriptions, Apple attempts to charge your payment methods in this order:
1. Apple attempts to use your Apple ID balance to cover the full amount.
2. If you don't have Apple ID balance or you don't have enough to cover the full amount, Apple attempts to charge your primary payment method. The primary payment method is at the top of the list in Settings on your iPhone. You can control which payment method is at the top of the list.
3. If there's a problem with the primary payment method, or if the primary payment method can't be charged for the full remaining amount, Apple attempts to charge your other payment methods in order from top to bottom. If none of them can be charged, Apple may try again.
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Dec 26, 2020 12:37 PM in response to Iainttheonejt

Yes, that is even standard. Apple ID balance is always used before the other payment methods.


How apps, content, and subscriptions from Apple are billed - Apple Support

Which payment method is charged?
When you buy items or pay for subscriptions, Apple attempts to charge your payment methods in this order:
1. Apple attempts to use your Apple ID balance to cover the full amount.
2. If you don't have Apple ID balance or you don't have enough to cover the full amount, Apple attempts to charge your primary payment method. The primary payment method is at the top of the list in Settings on your iPhone. You can control which payment method is at the top of the list.
3. If there's a problem with the primary payment method, or if the primary payment method can't be charged for the full remaining amount, Apple attempts to charge your other payment methods in order from top to bottom. If none of them can be charged, Apple may try again.

Dec 26, 2020 9:03 PM in response to Urquhart1244

Very helpful thank you couldn't find a link that had that info... another question if you have the time after I set family sharing up how does the members access the subscription I have? Do they just log into there own apple ID? Been thinking about turning that feature on but I don't want to go thru all kinds of hassle. Again thank you for clarifying

Is there a option to only use Apple ID balance

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