About billing and purchases in Europe

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

Learn 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 might be prompted to authenticate your credit or debit card with your card issuer. Or when you add a new payment method, you might need to authenticate it. When this happens, follow the onscreen instructions.

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

In Europe, purchases might not be grouped on the same bill. Each purchase that you make is charged to your payment method as soon as you buy it. Learn 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. Learn how to set up a card in Wallet.

If you have multiple cards in Wallet, you can choose a different card than 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.

Learn how to add a different payment method.

Countries and regions that are affected

Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Croatia

Czech Republic

Cyprus

Denmark

Estonia

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Netherlands

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

United Kingdom

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