Can I switch purchases from one account to another?

I have an old iTunes account that I bought a movie on and I would like to switch it to my new account. Is that possible?

Ok, thank you for your help. Instead I just authorized my computer for both accounts, just in case anyone else was wondering and had the same problem!

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Can i transfer purchases from one account to another?

My son has an iCloud account for his iPod Touch that he has purchased many apps and songs on. His school has assigned new iPads (that us parents have to buy out of pocket) and he was assigned to create a new iCloud account for that iPad that he will use and buy his own apps on for the rest of his public education and probably further. therefore, the current iCloud account will not get used. Is there a way to transfer the purchases from his old iCloud account to his new iCloud account and delete the old account? If not, he may have wasted up to $100 in App purchases that can't be transferred.
thanks.

Hey imattster!
If you are speaking of merging your Apple IDs so that the purchases are under a singular account, this question is addressed in the Apple ID FAQ which can be found here:
I have multiple Apple IDs. Is there a way for me to merge them into a single Apple ID?
Apple IDs cannot be merged. You should use your preferred Apple ID from now on, but you can still access your purchased items such as music, movies, or software using your other Apple IDs.
If you are wondering how using multiple Apple IDs relate to iCloud, see Apple IDs and iCloud.
Frequently asked questions about Apple ID
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5622
However, I have an article for you that can help you use your new iCloud account for personal data while continuing to use your old Apple ID/iCloud account for your purchased items so that you do not have to worry about not being able to utilize any previously purchased apps:
Using one Apple ID for iCloud and a different Apple ID for Store Purchases
You can use different Apple IDs for iCloud and Store purchases and still get all of the benefits of iCloud. Just follow these steps:
iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch:
When you first set up your device with iOS 5 or later, enter the Apple ID you want to use with iCloud. If you skipped the setup assistant, sign in to Settings > iCloud and enter the Apple ID you’d like to use with iCloud.
In Settings > iTunes and App Stores, sign in with the Apple ID you want to use for Store purchases (including iTunes in the Cloud and iTunes Match). You may need to sign out first to change the Apple ID.
Using your Apple ID for Apple services
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4895
Also, this article will guide you in downloading those previously purchased items onto your new device:
Downloading past purchases from the iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
Thanks for being a part of the Apple Support Communities!
Regards,
Braden

Can you transfer purchases from one account to another?

My parents created an Apple ID using our HOME E-MAIL and I've been using that one since I first used iTunes. Now, I have MY OWN e-mail address and I want to use that one now. I want to know if there's a way to TRANSFER ALL the purchases I've made with that account to my new one. I really DON'T wanna have to buy them again...and I have ALOT of stuff I bought.

Stuff that was bought recently is DRM-free, and should work under any account.
Stuff that was bought when all files were DRM-protected are non-transferrable between accounts.
If you subscribe to iTunes Match, you should (not 100% positive) be able to delete your DRM-protected files and redownload them from iTunes's matching service. (Ones that are matched, of course.. Uploaded ones will stay DRM'd.) It's only $25 for a year's subscription, and all their files are 256kbps, too. I'd recommend this solution.
If you bought video files, I'm afraid you're screwed, as there's no way (that I know of) to remove DRM from videos. Either re-download or keep authorizing your computer with both iTunes accounts (the old one and your current one).
I have a couple music vids and TV show episodes that a buddy of mine gave me about 9 years ago. Every time I get a new computer, I have to have him come over and authorize my account, or I can't play them.
Hope this helped.
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Is there a way of shifting purchases from one account to another with the same billing information, so that I don't lose purchases made by my iPhone when I sync?

The AOL address I was using for my iTunes account has been deleted due to me not signing in for awhile and I'm afraid that I will lose all of my purchases made from my iphone when I sync it into iTunes for a much needed update and so that I can (hopefully) transfer its data to my new iPhone 4...
The only time I have synced my current iPhone was when I activated it but since then I have not been able to sync with my computer and now have a new one.
Sorry about the garbled way this is written but I desperately need help:
1, Is there a way of shifting purchases from one account to another with the same billing information?
Or
2, is there a way of recovering my old account and changing the details?
Any other help is greatly appreciated
Thom

You don't need to access your e-mail account, just get into your Apple account and change the e-mail address. If you can't access your Apple account, then you have a bigger issue to contend with.

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Thanks.

No, you cannot transfer apps from one account to another iTunes account. Apps are DRM protected and forever tied to the account used to originally obtain them.

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My wife and I each had our own account prior to the HomeSharing feature. Once that was introduced, I jumped on it - thanks very much for doing that. But now I'm left with a few apps that I purchased on my account, and most that I shared from hers. In order to get updates, I have to keep switching accounts and re-verifying the billing info for both accounts.
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How can i transfer apps from one account to another.?

now i had bought apps with my old account. but when i sync them into my phone i cant update them using my account, i need the old itunes i had. How can i transfer all bought apps onto my new account?

You can't.
All 3rd party apps - all paid and free apps include DRM protection which is tied to the iTunes account used to purchase/download the apps. DRM cannot be transferred from one account to another.
Why did you get a new iTunes account? Changing your email address alone does not require doing so.

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I've used itunes since it's conception and have had several Ipods. Unfortunately, I also have two accounts. I'd like to consolodate all my purchases of songs and apps to one account for app update purposes and playing music on one set of authorized computers. Is there a way to do this?
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Nope. He's right. Currently there is no way to consilidate or move purchases from multiple accounts into one.
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