Hi, im currently in UAE and i want to change my region on the media and purchases section to USA, not that im moving or anything but just for the fun of getting apps that aren’t available in the UAE app-store, in regards to this, would changing my region effect how my subscriptions and in app purchases are payed for? what zip code and state and city do i chose? is it easy if i want to switch back to the UAE region?
iPhone 12 Pro
not that im moving or anything but just for the fun of getting apps that aren’t available in the UAE app-store,
Is not possible.
in regards to this, would changing my region effect how my subscriptions and in app purchases are payed for?
If you change Country or Region, you must comply with all regulations described here -> Change your Apple ID country or region
Change your Apple ID country or region - Apple Support (KW)
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What to do before you change your country or region
1.
You need to ZERO your Apple ID balance.
Depending on the amount:
1.
If your balance is less than the cost of a single item, contact Apple Support directly, they will help you clear your balance: Get Support
2.
See -> Check your Apple ID balance
Check your Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)
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If you have Apple ID balance you can't use.
You can't redeem or return Apple Gift Cards, App Store & iTunes Gift Cards or unused Apple ID balance for cash, except as required by law. If your jurisdiction allows the refund of redeemed gift balances, you can contact Apple Support to request a refund.
When you contact Apple, include the following information:
• Your Apple ID.
• The refund amount.
• Your current delivery address.
2.
You need to Cancel your subscriptions and wait until the end of the subscription period.
3.
Make sure that you have a payment method for your new country or region. See what payment methods you can use.
You need to have a debit / credit card issued by a bank in your new country.
You need to have a billing address in your new country.
not that im moving or anything but just for the fun of getting apps that aren’t available in the UAE app-store,
Is not possible.
in regards to this, would changing my region effect how my subscriptions and in app purchases are payed for?
If you change Country or Region, you must comply with all regulations described here -> Change your Apple ID country or region
Change your Apple ID country or region - Apple Support (KW)
⤵️
What to do before you change your country or region
1.
You need to ZERO your Apple ID balance.
Depending on the amount:
1.
If your balance is less than the cost of a single item, contact Apple Support directly, they will help you clear your balance: Get Support
2.
See -> Check your Apple ID balance
Check your Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)
scroll to ⤵️
If you have Apple ID balance you can't use.
You can't redeem or return Apple Gift Cards, App Store & iTunes Gift Cards or unused Apple ID balance for cash, except as required by law. If your jurisdiction allows the refund of redeemed gift balances, you can contact Apple Support to request a refund.
When you contact Apple, include the following information:
• Your Apple ID.
• The refund amount.
• Your current delivery address.
2.
You need to Cancel your subscriptions and wait until the end of the subscription period.
3.
Make sure that you have a payment method for your new country or region. See what payment methods you can use.
You need to have a debit / credit card issued by a bank in your new country.
You need to have a billing address in your new country.
Media and purchases, change of region
