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Q: I am traveling and want to know if can I open a US iTunes account when I already have one in Canada

I am from Canada and am traveling in the US.

I bought an iTunes card and want to use it but the app store says I have to redeem it in the US store.

Do I need to create a US iTunes account ID?

Posted on Dec 1, 2015 5:44 AM

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Q: I am traveling and want to know if can I open a US iTunes account when I already have one in Canada

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  • by King_Penguin,

    King_Penguin King_Penguin Dec 1, 2015 8:29 AM in response to itsolgood
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    Dec 1, 2015 8:29 AM in response to itsolgood

    To redeem and use a US iTunes gift card you will need a US account with a US billing address on the account (and still be in the US) - all gift cards (and gifted items) are country-specific.

     

    Follow the instructions on the page that you posted from to create a new account, or if you don't currently have a balance on your Canadian account (and have no outstanding season passes and have a US payment method) update the country, billing address and payment method on your existing account