Why can’t I change my country

i got a us gift card but I’m not from the us I change my country to us o can’t buy anything because it needs USA credit card

iPhone 6s, iOS 15

Posted on Aug 4, 2023 2:48 AM

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Posted on Aug 4, 2023 2:56 AM

i got a us gift card but I’m not from the us


See this Apple article:  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

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Code must be redeemed in a different country or region

If you see a message that says the code must be redeemed in another storefront, the card was probably purchased in another country or region. You can't redeem Apple Gift Cards or App Store & iTunes Gift Cards outside of 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.

If you need more help, contact Apple Support.

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I change my country to us o can’t buy anything because it needs USA credit card

If you change Country or Region, you must comply with all regulations described here ->  Change your Apple ID country or region

Change your Apple ID country or region - Apple Support (KW)

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What to do before you change your country or region


1.

You need to ZERO your Apple Account balance, it is depending on the amount:

1.

If your balance is less than the cost of a single item, contact Apple Support directly, they will help you clear your Apple Account balance: Get Support

 

2.

See -> Check your Apple Account balance

Check your Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)

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If you have Apple Account balance you can't use.

You can't redeem or return Apple Gift Cards, App Store & iTunes Gift Cards or unused Apple Account balance for cash, except as required by law. If your jurisdiction allows the refund of redeemed gift balances, you can contact Apple Support to request a refund

When you contact Apple, include the following information:

•           Your Apple ID.

•           The refund amount.

•           Your current delivery address. 


2.

You need to Cancel your subscriptions and wait until the end of the subscription period


3.

Make sure that you have a payment method for your new country or region. See what payment methods you can use.

You need to have a debit / credit card issued by a bank in your new country.

You need to have a billing address in your new country.

 





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Question marked as Best reply

Aug 4, 2023 2:56 AM in response to Anasayoob73

i got a us gift card but I’m not from the us


See this Apple article:  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

⤵️

Code must be redeemed in a different country or region

If you see a message that says the code must be redeemed in another storefront, the card was probably purchased in another country or region. You can't redeem Apple Gift Cards or App Store & iTunes Gift Cards outside of 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.

If you need more help, contact Apple Support.

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I change my country to us o can’t buy anything because it needs USA credit card

If you change Country or Region, you must comply with all regulations described here ->  Change your Apple ID country or region

Change your Apple ID country or region - Apple Support (KW)

⤵️

What to do before you change your country or region


1.

You need to ZERO your Apple Account balance, it is depending on the amount:

1.

If your balance is less than the cost of a single item, contact Apple Support directly, they will help you clear your Apple Account balance: Get Support

 

2.

See -> Check your Apple Account balance

Check your Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)

scroll to ⤵️

If you have Apple Account balance you can't use.

You can't redeem or return Apple Gift Cards, App Store & iTunes Gift Cards or unused Apple Account balance for cash, except as required by law. If your jurisdiction allows the refund of redeemed gift balances, you can contact Apple Support to request a refund

When you contact Apple, include the following information:

•           Your Apple ID.

•           The refund amount.

•           Your current delivery address. 


2.

You need to Cancel your subscriptions and wait until the end of the subscription period


3.

Make sure that you have a payment method for your new country or region. See what payment methods you can use.

You need to have a debit / credit card issued by a bank in your new country.

You need to have a billing address in your new country.

 





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