If there's an issue when you set up mobile phone billing

If your network provider supports it, you can pay for your App Store and iTunes Store purchases and more with mobile phone billing. If you have an issue when you set up mobile phone billing, find out what to do.

Currently, mobile billing is only available in some countries and regions.

Find out which payment methods you can use in your country or region

Find out how to add a payment method

If you can't find Use This Mobile Number, or want to use a different number

If you're on a different phone, or using an iPad or iPod touch, you may want to use a different number when you set up mobile phone billing.

When you change your payment method, tap "Use a Different Mobile Number" and enter the mobile number for the phone connected to the account that you want to bill to.

An SMS message with a single-use code is sent to the mobile number you provided. Check the mobile phone for the message, and enter the code on the device you're using to set up your payment method, then tap Verify to verify the code. If you don’t receive the code immediately, tap 'Resend Code' to try again.

If you still don't see an option to use a mobile number, your network provider may not support mobile phone billing.

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