Unable to change Apple ID country/region due to store balance

Hello,


I am trying to change my Apple ID country/region from the United States to Iraq. However, I have a small remaining store balance on my account that prevents me from making this change.


Could you please clear / zero out my remaining Apple ID balance so I can proceed with updating my region?


Thank you for your help!


iPhone XS Max, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 25, 2026 5:54 PM

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Posted on Sep 26, 2026 9:19 AM

Hello ~If you are trying to zero your balance before changing regions…you may purchase an item from the App Store for more than your balance and the remainder will be billed to your credit card on file thus zeroing your balance . You may also go to lower left hand corner and click on Support and they can zero it for you or…


Contact Apple for support and service


Also if you are changing regions take a look through this article as well…


Change your Apple ID country or region - Apple Support


~Katana-San~

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Sep 26, 2026 9:19 AM in response to Muhammed_mzurri

Hello ~If you are trying to zero your balance before changing regions…you may purchase an item from the App Store for more than your balance and the remainder will be billed to your credit card on file thus zeroing your balance . You may also go to lower left hand corner and click on Support and they can zero it for you or…


Contact Apple for support and service


Also if you are changing regions take a look through this article as well…


Change your Apple ID country or region - Apple Support


~Katana-San~

Sep 25, 2026 8:33 PM in response to Muhammed_mzurri

Welcome and thank you for reaching out. 🤗


  1. Purchase something from the App Store at a cost greater than your balance. This is the quickest option.
  2. If you are unable to spend the remaining balance, then contact Apple Support to request a reset of your account balance to zero.
  3. If you need to change your region, then click ▶︎ Change Region for step-by-step instructions.


Good luck! 👋🏼😉

Smiliñ 😎 Brian | Community Volunteer

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