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Switch Apple subscription payment method
I'd like to switch the payment method of my iCloud+ and Apple Music subscription to Apple Pay. It is currently PayPal. I was under the impression that adding Apple Pay to the top of my list with payment methods would make it switch automatically the next billing. But that doesn't seem to be the case...
I'd like to switch the payment method of my iCloud+ and Apple Music subscription to Apple Pay. It is currently PayPal. I was under the impression that adding Apple Pay to the top of my list with payment methods would make it switch automatically the next billing. But that doesn't seem to be the case. I also cannot remove the PayPal method: "Unable to Remove. There is an active subscription on this account that requires at least one payment on file."
Do I have to cancel the subscriptions first?
Daan
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Oct 6, 2021, 03:59 PM
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Can I watch Apple TV on my PC without an Apple device or a credit card (using paypal)?
I do not own any Apple devices, but a friend recently recommended an Apple TV exclusive show to me which I'd like to watch. My goal is to subscribe using paypal since I don't have a credit card, and to watch shows in my browser or a PC desktop app, if available. I have checked the list of available...
I do not own any Apple devices, but a friend recently recommended an Apple TV exclusive show to me which I'd like to watch. My goal is to subscribe using paypal since I don't have a credit card, and to watch shows in my browser or a PC desktop app, if available.
I have checked the list of available payment methods, and paypal is listed as being available in my country.
Immediately upon creating a new Apple ID on the Apple TV website, I was asked to enter credit card information, and there was no way to select a different payment option or to proceed without entering it. I then tried creating an Apple ID once more on Apple's main website, which worked, but in the account settings I also wasn't able to select any payment options other than credit card.
My friend then pointed me to iTunes, which I installed and logged into. Here, I was able to link up my paypal account and got the message that my Apple ID is now unlocked for use with Apple services. Thinking the problem was solved, I logged in once more into the Apple TV website, which now for the first time let me proceed past the login screen. Obviously, I still can't watch anything while not being subscribed to Apple TV, but when I tried that, I was once again asked to enter my credit card information, to "confirm that the owner of the account has allowed watching Apple TV through the internet", or something like that.
A Google search led me to a support page which made me think I could set up parental controls as an alternative to providing credit card information as a way of enabling the web version of Apple TV. Upon rereading it now, I can see that it doesn't actually say that, which explains why doing this also didn't help and I was asked for credit card information once more.
What am I missing? Is there any way to subscribe to Apple TV using paypal if I don't own an Apple device? Or can I do this on iTunes as well? So far, I was only able to find shows and movies for individual purchase on there, which didn't include the show I was looking for. Apologies if I'm missing something obvious, this feels like a new world to me.
(Note: I was made aware of an Apple TV app available in the Windows store, however this can only be installed on an Xbox, which I don't own either.)
Andii
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Nov 3, 2021, 08:32 PM
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Does Apple use your PayPal or gift card first?
I want to purchase something on the app store but I'm not sure if it will charge my gift card or PayPal?
I want to purchase something on the app store but I'm not sure if it will charge my gift card or PayPal?
SpicySaucyHolly
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Dec 30, 2019, 06:36 PM
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Separate payment configuration for Apple Music and iCloud Storage
I'm using Apple Music and a 50 GB iCloud storage tier. At the moment I pay for both the services with my PayPal account configured as the payment method for my Apple ID. My Company wants to pay for the iCloud storage for me now. The problem is, that I don't know if it is possible to change only the...
I'm using Apple Music and a 50 GB iCloud storage tier. At the moment I pay for both the services with my PayPal account configured as the payment method for my Apple ID.
My Company wants to pay for the iCloud storage for me now. The problem is, that I don't know if it is possible to change only the payment method of the iCloud storage?
Fabian Gr
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Oct 10, 2018, 08:33 AM
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Can I use PayPal for non-US iTunes Store payments?
Can I use PayPal for non-US iTunes Store payments? I've heard US users can do so, but my PayPal and iTunes account are non-US
Can I use PayPal for non-US iTunes Store payments?
I've heard US users can do so, but my PayPal and iTunes account are non-US
knuku
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Jul 21, 2011, 06:59 AM
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App store - buying with paypal through iPhone
Question is simple, how to use paypal as payment method? I don't know is this important, but I am no-U.S. citizen. I suppose this is possible, just look at the link: http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202631 but there is no details about how to use it. I know there is paypal app, so if anybody have ex...
Question is simple, how to use paypal as payment method? I don't know is this important, but I am no-U.S. citizen.
I suppose this is possible, just look at the link: http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202631 but there is no details about how to use it. I know there is paypal app, so if anybody have experience with that app, can answer too.
Mainly I would like to buy apps from the appstore via paypal. My debit card is connected with my paypal account. I know I can use debit/ credit card information to buy, but that defeats whole purpose of having an paypal account. I guess this can be easily done, but I just can't find paypal option on my iPhone's app store app...
Whirlwind
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Jan 31, 2015, 02:14 PM
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Use proxy in iOS to to use Apps outside the U.S
I live outside the US and would like to use some Apps that only work in US territory. Example: Square (to accept credit card payments), Paypal mobile, Hulu, etc... **Is there a way to make iOS believe that it´s in the US?**
I live outside the US and would like to use some Apps that only work in US territory.
Example: Square (to accept credit card payments), Paypal mobile, Hulu, etc...
**Is there a way to make iOS believe that it´s in the US?**
Gabriel
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Jan 11, 2012, 04:03 PM
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About the appstore
I want to buy some apps in the appstore but I don't want to use a credit card or paypal ; is there a way to purchase apps say with a prepaid Itunes card?
I want to buy some apps in the appstore but I don't want to use a credit card or paypal ; is there a way to purchase apps say with a prepaid Itunes card?
201044
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Dec 30, 2014, 06:39 AM
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PayPal emails go to Spam folder on Mail Mac
I use Mac Mail as my email program and I would like to know why PayPal emails go always to the spam folder. I have tried to make rules, mark PayPal email as VIP contact but nothing works. I would like them to be sent to my primary inbox. Thanks in advance
I use Mac Mail as my email program and I would like to know why PayPal emails go always to the spam folder. I have tried to make rules, mark PayPal email as VIP contact but nothing works.
I would like them to be sent to my primary inbox.
Thanks in advance
Alex
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Mar 29, 2014, 04:49 PM
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iTunes and iPod Touch "Payment was declined"
I recently bought a new iPod Touch 5 and made 3 purchases. The last app I purchased downloaded successfully onto my iPod but I never got an email receipt from the store. So I checked my purchase history and it says > "We were unable to authorize your credit card for this purchase. > Please update yo...
I recently bought a new iPod Touch 5 and made 3 purchases. The last app I purchased downloaded successfully onto my iPod but I never got an email receipt from the store. So I checked my purchase history and it says
> "We were unable to authorize your credit card for this purchase.
> Please update your billing info."
So I went to the "Billing Info" page and validated my PayPal account. Now it says
> "Your PayPal transaction was declined."
I tried adding a credit card as my payment option and I get:
> "Your credit card was declined. Please enter valid credit card information."
What should I do? Thanks
What should I do? Thanks
Daniel Harris
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Aug 5, 2013, 03:48 AM
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