Can I use vouchers to purchase iTunes Store music in another country?

Someone suggested that I can buy iTunes Store vouchers from eBay and then click "REDEEM" on iTunes Store to buy music EVEN IF I live in a country which does not have iTunes Store. But Apple is trying to make life really difficult for us. In the Q&A section of the iTunes website, Apple says:
"Gift certificates and gift cards purchased on the iTunes Store are valid for use only in the country in which they were purchased. Gift certificates purchased in the United States may only be redeemed by residents of the United States."
Not only that, those who have access to iTunes Store are making unreasonable profits from selling those vouchers. A US$15 iTunes Store voucher is sold for $18.
Can someone advise what I should do?

As I understand Apple's position - the update to the iPT is considered a major update - much like going from OSX 10.4 to 10.5 - hence the decision to require payment. I also understand that the iPT will work without the update - hence the device is still usable.
I too am not a lawyer. To purchase via the legal outlets is the right thing to do and if I were a musician I would thank you for doing the right thing.
To purchase a card via e-bay and complaining that there was a mark up - the mark up was not from Apple - it is from the person that is selling the card on e-bay. It may not be a violation of copyright - but it is possibly a violation of distribution rights.
This discussion has been hashed out here in the forums many times so I will let you do a search if you want to know more about why Apple has to have different stores for different countries. If it were up to me the one-size-fits-all model would be my preference.
MJ

Similar Messages

HT1918 Can i use debit card in itunes store for purchase in india

Can i use debit card in itunes store for purchase in india

Debit cards are no longer accepted in the iTunes Store, it seems. The current valid payment methods are listed here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5552
You can try contacting the iTunes Store and asking if there is any way to use your card, but they probably will tell you that it's not possible.
http://www.apple.com/emea/support/itunes/contact.html
Using a debit card in any online service where it stores your card is a bad idea in any case since if someone gains access to your account in the service, they can quickly drain your bank account. Credit cards limit your liability, as do prepaid iTunes cards.
Regards.

HT201371 Can I use touch id for iTunes Store purchases without having a phone passcode turned on?

I really don't want a passcode but I love not having to enter my complex password on the small keyboard. Why does this option have to be linked to a passcode? Doesn't make a lot of sense.

From the article:
You can set up Touch ID in iOS Setup Assistant or by tapping Settings > Touch ID & Passcode. To set up Touch ID, you must first set a passcode. Touch ID is designed to minimize the input of your passcode, but you need a passcode for additional security validation, such as enrolling new fingerprints.
So yes, that's how it's designed. You must have a passcode, though as long as you understand the caveats:
In addition, you will need to enter your passcode to unlock your iPhone in these conditions:
After restarting your iPhone 5s
When more than 48 hours have elapsed from the last time you unlocked your iPhone 5s
To enter the Touch ID & Passcode setting
and
You can't use Touch ID for purchases if Require Password in Settings > General > Restrictions is set to Immediately.
you should be able to use Touch ID without needing your passcode. If none of those circumstances is true and you're still being asked for your passcode to make a purchase from the iTunes Store, it would seem that something is amiss with your iPhone.
Regards,

HT2737 My apple account is in the USA and i got itunes gift card from the UK. Can i use it @ my America itunes store

can i use the itunes gift card i got in the United Kingdom in my USA itunes store?

You cannot.
Gift cards are country specific
Sorry
Give it to someone who lives in the U.K

Can i use debit card on itunes store?

I'm from Malaysia. According to the topic, i just got myself a BSN VISA debit card. Can i use it on apple store to purchase apps?

no, only a credit card can be used to purchase apps

Can i use prepaid card in itunes store

can i use prepaid card in tunes store

Yes, just click on Redeem in the Mac App Store's Quick Links.

Viewing recently purchased Itunes store music?

I've been trying to figure out if there is a way to view a list of songs I've purchased from the itunes store, not just in the recently added/purchased tab. But a site or something that tells me every single thing I bought in the itunes store. Because some of my songs got deleted a while ago, from switching computers, and I'd like to buy those songs back.

AnthonyIsHere wrote:
I've been trying to figure out if there is a way to view a list of songs I've purchased from the itunes store, not just in the recently added/purchased tab. But a site or something that tells me every single thing I bought in the itunes store.
Yes. In iTunes, click on Store > View My Account... There you can log in, and go to Purchase History.
The Purchase History has a list of everything you have purchased using that account.
If you have used more than one account, you will have to log in separately to each.

Authorize purchased itunes store music with account that no longer exists

I recently moved my library over to another computer. Although half of my purchased music from the itunes library was purchased on a different account than the one i currently have. They were purchased on an account that has been deleted, and i therefore cannot authorize those songs with that account. I cannot play/burn or put on my ipod 928 songs that i purchased off the itunes store.
how can i authorize these songs?
Thank you for your time and attention, much appreciated.

Click here and use the form to request assistance.
(47884)

I am getting duplicates of purchased itunes store music

When I WEnt ot see my purchased music in itunes it was not showing it so I redownloaded them from itunes store and now i have duplicate music in the music library. what dis i do worng with itunes and why is it not playing nice?

For Gmail and Hotmail/outlook.com accounts, uncheck "Place a copy in" under Tools/Account Settings/<i>accountname</i>/Copies & Folders, since both of these services automatically copy sent messages to the Sent folder.

Can I use my credit on. iTunes for music match

Do I have to have credit card for music match

Just to clarify, the answer to both your questions is yes.
You can use any store credit you have to pay for iTunes Match. However, you also need a credit card logged against your account. This is because it is a subscription service and I believe that all subscription services on iTunes require a credit card logged.

Can i use a 3g/cellular wifi ipad mini in another country if i bought it in england?

I would like to know if i was to buy a ipad mini which has 3g/ cellular wifi will it work in another country such as the US or Spain?

You would have to ask the cellular carrier.

HT2589 We have purchase 5 apple minis and would like them all on one account. That way we can monitor the use of these units. they will be used strickly for a business application. can I use one account in itunes or must i have multiple.

We have purchased 5 apple minis and would like them all on one account, that way we can monitor the use of these units. They will be used strickly for a business application. Can I use one account in itunes or must i have multiple.

Not going to happen the way you want it to.
When you add a gift card balance to the Apple ID, it's available for the Apple ID.
Probably best to create unique Apple ID's for each... this will also make things easier in the future as purchases are eternally tied to the Apple ID they were purchased with.

I have a dollar amount balance on my itunes account... can i use this to purchase apps for my MacBook Pro?

I have a dollar amount balance on my itunes account... can i use this to purchase apps for my MacBook Pro?

You should be able to. As long as you are signed in to the same AppleID that has an available balance. The services are linked.

HT202631 can i use credit in my app store to buy music in itunes?

can i use credit in my app store to buy music in itunes?

Yes, if you have a balance on your iTunes account then you can use that for buying apps from the iTunes app store (or to buy from the iBookstore or Mac App Store, and music, films etc from iTunes) - you can't use your balance for gifting content or an amount to another person

HT1206 I can't log into the Itunes store. I type in my Apple ID and my password and the message "This Apple ID cannot be used for the iTunes Store." "Enter another Apple ID." I need help on fixing this.

I can't log into the Itunes store. I type in my Apple ID and my password and the message "This Apple ID cannot be used for the iTunes Store." "Enter another Apple ID." I need help on fixing this.

Yeah I'm starting to see a ton of forums posts right now about the same thing :/ I wonder what's going on

Can I use vouchers to purchase iTunes Store music in another country?

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for