Using different Cards to pay for different subscription in Apple Store

How can I use different card for paying in Apple Store?

I know I can change the method of paying changing the order of the card in the Payment Method section, however, I would like to use one card as a default to pay for some suscripciones and another card for other subscription. Is possible to set which card to be used for each subscription?

Posted on Jan 23, 2024 10:28 AM

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Posted on Jan 23, 2024 10:46 AM

Not what you want to do, no.


From this support article --> How apps, content, and subscriptions from Apple are billed - Apple Support

"Which payment method is charged?

When you buy items or pay for subscriptions, Apple automatically attempts to charge your payment methods in this order:


1. Apple attempts to use your Apple ID balance to cover the full amount.


2. If you don't have Apple ID balance, you don't have enough to cover the full amount, or an item cannot be paid for with Apple ID balance, Apple attempts to charge your primary payment method (typically a credit or debit card, but varies according to country). The primary payment method is at the top of the list in Settings on your iPhone. You can control which payment method is at the top of the list. [See: Add a payment method to your Apple ID - Apple Support ]


3. If there's a problem with the primary payment method, or if the primary payment method can't be charged for the full remaining amount, Apple attempts to charge your other payment methods in order from top to bottom. If none of them can be charged, Apple may try again."


You cannot designate a specific card for a specific subscription. You would have to change the primary card prior to the item being charged, and then change it back again.


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Jan 23, 2024 10:46 AM in response to Jferreirah

Not what you want to do, no.


From this support article --> How apps, content, and subscriptions from Apple are billed - Apple Support

"Which payment method is charged?

When you buy items or pay for subscriptions, Apple automatically attempts to charge your payment methods in this order:


1. Apple attempts to use your Apple ID balance to cover the full amount.


2. If you don't have Apple ID balance, you don't have enough to cover the full amount, or an item cannot be paid for with Apple ID balance, Apple attempts to charge your primary payment method (typically a credit or debit card, but varies according to country). The primary payment method is at the top of the list in Settings on your iPhone. You can control which payment method is at the top of the list. [See: Add a payment method to your Apple ID - Apple Support ]


3. If there's a problem with the primary payment method, or if the primary payment method can't be charged for the full remaining amount, Apple attempts to charge your other payment methods in order from top to bottom. If none of them can be charged, Apple may try again."


You cannot designate a specific card for a specific subscription. You would have to change the primary card prior to the item being charged, and then change it back again.


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