Add funds to your Apple ID

Before you can add funds to your Apple ID, you must have a valid payment method on file. Learn about the payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID. Or learn how to create an Apple ID if you don't have one.

Adding funds to your Apple ID isn't available in all countries or regions. Find out if adding funds is available in your country or region, and what payment methods are available to add funds with.

1. Open the App Store app.
2. Tap your photo or the sign-in button  at the top of the screen.
3. Tap "Add Funds to Apple ID."
   
4. Tap the amount that you want to add. Or tap Other to enter a specific amount.
   
5. Tap Next, then confirm your selection. Some payment methods might prompt you to verify your purchase with a text message or other method.

After you authorize the payment, the funds credit to your Apple ID. You can use the credit to make purchases from the App Store or other Apple services, or to buy more iCloud storage.

In some countries and regions, the "Add Funds to Apple ID" feature might have a different name.

If you're using macOS Catalina or later, use the App Store. If you're using an earlier version of macOS or you're on a PC, use iTunes.

1. On your Mac, open the App Store. On a PC, open iTunes for Windows. If you're not signed in, sign in with your Apple ID.
2. Open the Account Information page. Here's how:
   • On a Mac, from the menu bar at the top of the screen, choose Store > View My Account. Then click View Information at the top of the screen.
   • On a PC, from the top of the iTunes window, choose Account > View My Account. Sign in with your Apple ID, then click View Account.
3. On the Account Information page, scroll to the Apple ID Account section, then click "Add Funds to Apple ID."
   
4. Click the amount that you want to add, or click Other to enter a specific amount.
   
5. Click Next, then confirm your selection. Some payment methods might prompt you to verify your purchase with a text message or other method.

After you authorize the payment, the funds credit to your Apple ID. You can use the credit to make purchases from the App Store or other Apple services, or to buy more iCloud storage.

In some countries and regions, the "Add Funds to Apple ID" feature might have a different name.

• You can't use store credit to gift items to others or purchase items from the Apple Online Store. You also can't cash out store credit.
• Learn how to check your Apple ID balance.
• All transactions are recorded in your purchase history.