How to Use Your Apple Account Balance to Make Purchases
Learn step-by-step how to use your Apple Account balance for apps, music, iCloud, and more on your iPhone or iPad.
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To use your Apple Account balance, start by going to Settings on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Tap your name at the top, then choose iTunes & App Store. Tap your Apple ID, view it, and sign in if prompted. Here, you can tap Add Funds to Apple ID to add money to your Apple Account balance using the payment information on file. Your balance can then be used to buy apps, games, music, iCloud storage, and more across Apple's services. Ensure your balance covers the full cost of the purchase to avoid charging a different payment method.
FAQs & Answers
- How do I add funds to my Apple Account balance? To add funds, go to Settings, tap your name, select iTunes & App Store, tap your Apple ID, sign in if needed, then choose Add Funds to Apple ID and select the amount.
- What can I buy with my Apple Account balance? Your Apple Account balance can be used to purchase apps, games, music, iCloud storage, subscriptions, and other Apple services.
- What happens if my Apple Account balance is insufficient for a purchase? If your balance does not cover the full cost, the remaining amount will be charged to your primary payment method on file.