HT204439: Use iTunes Match on your computer, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

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alifromcanada

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Q: No US credit card - Can I use gift cards?

I live in the Caribbean and I don't have a US credit card, but I have several US iTunes cards. How can I use them for iTunes match?

iPhone 4S, Windows 7

Posted on Aug 11, 2012 3:48 PM

I have this question too

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Yes, they do. I'm looking at it right now. They don't offer anything other than apps, podcasts and the iTunes U, though.

Regardless, again, you are not allowed to use the US iTunes Store from outside of the US. You'll have to purchase your music via some other resource, and will not be able to use iTunes Match (which would be available only if Apple had agreements to sell music in the CI).

Regards.

Message was edited by: varjak paw

Posted on Aug 13, 2012 10:15 AM

Q: No US credit card - Can I use gift cards?

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by HACKINT0SH,

HACKINT0SH Aug 12, 2012 11:22 PM in response to alifromcanada
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Aug 12, 2012 11:22 PM in response to alifromcanada

You can't use US cards in another country...
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by alifromcanada,

alifromcanada Aug 13, 2012 8:29 AM in response to HACKINT0SH
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Aug 13, 2012 8:29 AM in response to HACKINT0SH

My iTunes account is American though, so when I go to the states I get cards from target and they work with my American account (as long as I use the US iTunes store). Is there a way to get around the credit card, or can I use a Canadian or Caymanian one instead?
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by varjak paw,

varjak paw Aug 13, 2012 9:41 AM in response to alifromcanada
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Aug 13, 2012 9:41 AM in response to alifromcanada

You can only use the iTunes Store of the country in which you're located, so if you're in the Caribbean, you are not allowed to use the US iTunes Store. You will need to use the iTunes Store of the country in which are physicially located. And even if you go to the US, you cannot use a Canadian or Cayman credit card with a US iTunes Store account.

Regards.
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by alifromcanada,

alifromcanada Aug 13, 2012 9:48 AM in response to varjak paw
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Aug 13, 2012 9:48 AM in response to varjak paw

The Cayman Islands don't have a store though, so I have to use the US one, otherwise I cannot purchase anything.
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by varjak paw,Solvedanswer

varjak paw Aug 13, 2012 10:15 AM in response to alifromcanada
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Aug 13, 2012 10:15 AM in response to alifromcanada

Yes, they do. I'm looking at it right now. They don't offer anything other than apps, podcasts and the iTunes U, though.

Regardless, again, you are not allowed to use the US iTunes Store from outside of the US. You'll have to purchase your music via some other resource, and will not be able to use iTunes Match (which would be available only if Apple had agreements to sell music in the CI).

Regards.

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by alifromcanada,

alifromcanada Aug 13, 2012 12:30 PM in response to varjak paw
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Aug 13, 2012 12:30 PM in response to varjak paw

Thanks so much for your help, it's greatly appreciated
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