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How do I change the country or region on the payment method


iPad, iPadOS 15

Posted on Aug 4, 2023 9:54 PM

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Posted on Aug 5, 2023 12:08 AM

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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Aug 5, 2023 12:08 AM in response to Ppjackson13

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.

 



Mar 15, 2024 1:10 PM in response to ShillaJohns

I didn't know the App Store has assigned spiritual denominations. Or do you mean region?


If you meant region, did you read what was previously posted? If that does not explain how then you need to explain in detail where you are encountering problems.


I'll add a more comprehensive version to #1 above:


If you are trying to zero your balance and still have a valid credit or debit card, you may purchase an item from the App or iTunes Stores for more than your balance. The remainder will be billed to your card, leaving you with nothing in your account balance.


Alternatively, you could ask Apple Support to remove and keep the balance. Remember that the people on this forum are just other Apple products users like yourself and are unable to do this for you. Use this link Apple provides to take you directly to the managing and editing an Apple ID people who will do this for you --> https://getsupport.apple.com/?caller=kbase&PGF=PGF63005&category_id=SC0998&symptom_id=20198

If you choose the Apple Support option, use the direct link I provided. It might save you some time over using the general support link to Official Apple Support because the general one will just eventually take you to the direct link anyway. Using the link I provide will save you some time.


Alternatively give Apple a call:


Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support



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