In the AppStore when you buy an app.

When you buy an app on the AppStore that costs money, when do you get charged. Can I use a visa gift card?

Posted on Dec 27, 2022 4:35 AM

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Dec 27, 2022 6:51 AM in response to The_iPhone_X

You can use an Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card.

The gift card for everything Apple -> Apple Gift Card - Apple

This 'universal' gift card was launched in the US at the end of July 2020.

Since June 29, 2022, a number of European countries have been added, including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the UK and the Netherlands.

 

(on macOS) Click Add money -> iTunes Store opens in iTunes.


See also ⤵️

What you can buy with your Apple Gift Card or Apple ID balance

What you can buy with your Apple Gift Card or Apple Account balance – Apple Support (UK)


How to redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card

How to redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card – Apple Support (UK)

 

When redeeming a gift card, (1) the amount will be credited to your Apple ID balance and (2) then you need to set your Apple ID balance as your default payment.


(1) See -> Check your Apple ID balance

Check your Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)


(2) See -> Add a payment method to your Apple ID

Add a payment method to your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)


If you update your payment method or add funds to your Apple ID balance, It would take about 1 to 3 business days in order to process.

If you're still unable to update your payment method, Contact Apple Support.

 

Also read the articles below ⤵️

If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card

If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card - Apple Support

  • You can't redeem Apple Gift Cards or App Store & iTunes Gift Cards outside the country or region of purchase. For example, if you bought an App Store & iTunes Gift Card in France, you can't redeem it in the App Store in the United States.


About Gift Card Scams -> About Gift Card Scams - Official Apple Support

 




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