How to change payment currency for iCloud?

I have moved to another country with another currency, why can't I change my payment currency for my iCloud subscription?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Sep 12, 2023 3:59 PM

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Posted on Sep 13, 2023 12:19 PM

Hi JennMalaga,


Thanks for posting here in Apple Support Communities. Since you've moved, the first thing you'll need to do is to change your Apple ID region. Once this is done, you can add the new payment method. The following article addresses the issue you're facing: Change your Apple ID country or region - Apple Support


Change your Apple ID country or region
Before you update your location, you must spend your store credit, cancel your subscriptions, and get a payment method for your new country or region.

What to do before you change your country or region
* Spend any balance remaining on your Apple ID. If you're not sure whether you have a balance, check your Apple Account balance.
* Cancel your subscriptions and wait until the end of the subscription period. 
* Wait for any memberships, pre-orders, movie rentals, or Season Passes to complete, and wait for any pending store credit refunds to process. You can cancel a pre-order.
* Make sure that you have a payment method for your new country or region. See what payment methods you can use.
* Redownload your apps, music, movies, TV shows, and books on any devices that you might use to play or read them in the future. Some types of content might not be available in your new country or region. Learn what types of content and services are available in your new country or region.

Kind regards.

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Sep 13, 2023 12:19 PM in response to JennMalaga

Hi JennMalaga,


Thanks for posting here in Apple Support Communities. Since you've moved, the first thing you'll need to do is to change your Apple ID region. Once this is done, you can add the new payment method. The following article addresses the issue you're facing: Change your Apple ID country or region - Apple Support


Change your Apple ID country or region
Before you update your location, you must spend your store credit, cancel your subscriptions, and get a payment method for your new country or region.

What to do before you change your country or region
* Spend any balance remaining on your Apple ID. If you're not sure whether you have a balance, check your Apple Account balance.
* Cancel your subscriptions and wait until the end of the subscription period. 
* Wait for any memberships, pre-orders, movie rentals, or Season Passes to complete, and wait for any pending store credit refunds to process. You can cancel a pre-order.
* Make sure that you have a payment method for your new country or region. See what payment methods you can use.
* Redownload your apps, music, movies, TV shows, and books on any devices that you might use to play or read them in the future. Some types of content might not be available in your new country or region. Learn what types of content and services are available in your new country or region.

Kind regards.

Sep 14, 2023 10:21 AM in response to JennMalaga

Hey there JennMalaga, 


Your payment method must match the country of your Apple ID. Regarding your iCloud data, you would not be creating a new Apple ID, therefore your personal data stored in iCloud would not be affected.


You'll want to refer to the resource we previously shared with you to learn more about the process. You may also want to contact Apple Support for additional clarification.  


Have a good one!

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