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Why is Apple charging my credit card for game purchases instead of taking it from my Apple ID balance first

Does any one know why Apple keeps on charging my credit card for game purchases instead of using my Apple ID balance first?

Posted on Nov 11, 2021 7:03 AM

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Posted on Nov 11, 2021 7:05 AM

How App Store and iTunes Store purchases are billed. Click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT201359


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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Nov 11, 2021 7:05 AM in response to kadee192

How App Store and iTunes Store purchases are billed. Click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT201359


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 is Apple charging my credit card for game purchases instead of taking it from my Apple ID balance first

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