When you update your billing information in the App Store or iTunes Store, or add a member to your Family Sharing group, a temporary authorization hold for a nominal amount might be placed on the payment method that you have on file. Like many other merchants, Apple uses authorization holds to confirm that your payment account is active and that you have funds available to make purchases.
For example, in the United States, you might see a USD 1.00 authorization hold. If you live in another country or region, you might see a different amount in the currency of your country or region.
If you see charges for a higher amount, get help with unfamiliar App Store or iTunes Store charges.
About the authorization hold period
Authorization holds are removed by your card issuer after a short time. The exact time it takes to remove authorization requests varies by financial institution. If you use a debit card, you might see authorization holds as charges on your online statement. These charges are automatically reversed by your financial institution.
If you have questions about the way your card handles authorization requests, contact your financial institution.
Get more help with billing
- You can review your purchase history and report problems with purchases in the App Store or iTunes Store.
- Learn how to identify an unfamiliar App Store or iTunes Store charge.
- For help with recurring charges, you can view, change, or cancel your subscriptions.