Trying to make a purchase online but shipping address and billing address are different

I'm currently living in Japan and trying to buy the iPhone 14 online. The problem is my credit card keeps bouncing because the billing address is Canadian. Apple won't let me input an address that isn't Japanese and I can't put a non Canadian address on my Canadian card. I went into a store and asked about it and they said if I called customer service they'd help me but I've been having trouble getting through to them. Any advice??

Posted on Jan 16, 2023 3:33 PM

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Jan 17, 2023 11:38 PM in response to anika174

Hi anika174

Welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community.


When you are proceeding as if making a purchase online, there are opportunities that come up to "chat with a specialist" if you wish. iPhone - Buying iPhone - Apple


Eg: There's a blue "chat now" button if you scroll down the above web-page.

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Else:

Wondering if it is possible to call

Apple Store Customer Service at 1‑800‑MY‑APPLE

(likely only works in US)


You could try starting with:

Apple phone numbers around the world

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


Eg: says:

Japan

Within Japan:

0120-277-535

Outside Japan:

(81) 3-6365-4705

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or

There are lots of shopping tips online from the link below:

following those may lead to the help you need

Shopping Help:

Help - Apple

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or

Shopping Help: Payment & Security

says:

“Read about the variety of payment options offered on the Apple Online Store, and how the tax on your order is calculated”.


“To prevent any unnecessary delays in processing your order, please ensure that the billing address on your order and credit card account matches”.


 "If you have recently moved or are unsure of your billing address, please contact your credit card-issuer to confirm".


Payment & Security - Shopping Help - Apple


Hope something above will work for you :-)

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