About billing and purchases in Europe

In Europe, when you purchase something from the App Store or another Apple media service, you may be asked to verify your credit or debit card with your card issuer.

Find out about what payment methods are available in your country or region.

About making purchases in Europe

When you buy something from the App Store or another Apple media service or buy iCloud+, you may be prompted to authenticate your credit or debit card with your card issuer. Or when you add a new payment method, you may need to authenticate it. When this happens, follow the onscreen instructions.

If you can't complete the onscreen instructions that have been provided by your card issuer, contact your card issuer. If you're using a device that doesn't have an internet browser, such as Apple TV or Apple Watch, you'll be asked to use another device to verify your payment method.

In Europe, purchases may not be grouped on the same bill. Each purchase you make will be charged to your payment method as soon as you buy it. Find out more about how purchases are billed.

About using Apple Pay in Europe

You can make App Store or Apple media service purchases using Apple Pay with any eligible card in Wallet on your iPhone or iPad. Find out how to set up a card in Wallet.

If you have multiple cards in Wallet, you can choose a different card to your default card when you are making a purchase using Apple Pay.

To stop using Apple Pay for purchases from the App Store and other Apple media services, remove Apple Pay from your list of payment methods:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.

2. Tap your name, then tap Payment & Shipping.

3. Tap Edit and remove Apple Pay.

Find out how to add a different payment method.

Countries and regions that are affected