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Why can’t I pay for games with my Apple ID

Why can’t I use my money on Apple ID to pay for purchases within games

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 14

Posted on Sep 13, 2021 9:21 AM

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Posted on Sep 13, 2021 9:28 AM

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


Some purchases aren’t charged to your Apple ID balance

- If you're in a Family Sharing group, purchases are charged to your personal Apple ID balance. If you don't have enough Apple ID balance to pay for the purchase, the remainder is charged to the family organizer's primary payment method.

- You can’t charge gifts to your Apple ID balance. If you send a gift or gift card, your primary payment method is charged.

- Some subscriptions might not be charged to your Apple ID balance.

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Sep 13, 2021 9:28 AM in response to lorrie1966

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


Some purchases aren’t charged to your Apple ID balance

- If you're in a Family Sharing group, purchases are charged to your personal Apple ID balance. If you don't have enough Apple ID balance to pay for the purchase, the remainder is charged to the family organizer's primary payment method.

- You can’t charge gifts to your Apple ID balance. If you send a gift or gift card, your primary payment method is charged.

- Some subscriptions might not be charged to your Apple ID balance.

Why can’t I pay for games with my Apple ID

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