How to pay in AppStore, iTunes and iCloud from Our Country after blocking Visa and MasterCard
In March 2022, users of Apple products began to experience difficulties paying for Apple’s services – AppStore, iTunes and iCloud. KP tells how you can pay for these services in the conditions of blocking

In February 2022, some banks were disconnected from the SWIFT system, and sanctions were imposed on a number of credit institutions. In early March, Visa and Mastercard payment systems left the market. Users of Apple technology are having difficulty paying for Apple’s proprietary services. At the same time, the cards of the Mir payment system continued to work, but on March 24 they were also blocked. At the same time, all previously working methods are indicated in the list available to users from Our Country on the official Apple website.1.

By the way, Apple users will not be left without digital subscriptions. Instead of paid Apple Music, for example, you can use domestic music services, it is easy to pay for their subscription directly on the official website of the service. The same examples apply to other analogues of software that are in Apple operating systems. 

The main concern of most users: how to pay for AppStore, iTunes and iCloud subscriptions? Healthy Food Near Me, together with expert Grigory Tsyganov, answered this question, and also considered several payment methods.

Pay with a gift card

On some trading platforms, you can purchase an Apple gift card and use it when paying for the AppStore in the regions of the Federation. But when buying it, you should be as careful as possible: there is a risk of getting a fake card. First of all, we recommend that you pay attention to the reviews from sellers and make a choice based on them. We also advise you to compare the cost of the card and its face value: these two parameters may differ. 

For now, this is a proven working method for purchasing paid apps and subscriptions from the Apple Store. But when buying, you should remember that the region of the Apple account must match the region of the gift card. Otherwise, you won’t be able to activate it.

Payment via QIWI

The popular QIWI online payment service could be used to pay for Apple services until May 5th. After this date, operations became impossible. At the same time, QIWI stated2that such a decision was made by the service provider through which the company conducted financial transactions with Apple.

Mobile phone bill payment

At one time, this method received the greatest popularity. The Apple ID account was tied to the balance on the mobile operator’s number. Thus, it was possible to pay for digital purchases in the Apple ecosystem without a commission.

Since May 12, this opportunity has disappeared from customers of Megafon, Yota and Tele2 operators.3. Apparently, the American company will soon limit the possibility of paying from a mobile phone account with other operators. Those for whom the purchase of Apple services is critical can top up their internal wallet in advance from their mobile phone account.

Payment from a foreign bank card

If you have cards of any other bank that is not opened in the territory of the Federation, then it can be used when paying for subscriptions. To do this, you need to link the card to your Apple ID and delete the previously existing ones. 

After the introduction of Apple restrictions, services appeared that offer to become intermediaries in gaining access to foreign cards, but they cannot be called 100% safe. It will be better to find a friend with a foreign card, whom you completely trust.

Popular questions and answers

Consider the two most common questions that also concern users. Healthy Food Near Me asked to answer them Grigory Tsyganov, electronics repair service center specialist.  

Is the World map supported in the App Store?

Since March 24, Apple has suspended the ability to pay for purchases using the Mir card.

Is it legal to use a foreign bank card for payments in the AppStore?

At the moment, the legislation of the Federation does not prohibit the use of foreign payment systems. But the situation at the international level is changing every day and one should be careful in this matter. 

The disconnection of a number of banks from SWIFT means the impossibility of transferring payment information abroad. The departure of Visa and Mastercard from the market makes cards of these systems not working abroad, in foreign online stores and services. And vice versa: foreign cards of these systems do not work in the Federation.

  1. https://support.apple.com/ru-ru/HT202631
  2. https://radioHealthy Food Near Me/tekhnologii/rossiyanam-otklyuchili-popolnenie-balansov-app-store-i-itunes-cherez-qiwi_nid612869_au955au
  3. https://radioHealthy Food Near Me/tekhnologii/polzovatelya-mozhno-unizhat-i-vytirat-ob-nego-nogi-murtazin-o-politike-apple-v-rossii_nid615439_au955au

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