Apple Watch Debit and Credit Card Charges Begin in the UK, Germany, and France

[MacRumors]

A few MacRumors readers have taken to the forums to confirm that Apple has begun charging many users based out of the UK, Germany, and France who got in an Apple Watch pre-order early on April 10.

The charges in the United Kingdom, Germany, and France come after customers in the United States yesterday began first experiencing charges taken from their debit or credit cards, followed by a change of order status from "Processing Items" to "Preparing for Shipment", for a select group of customers.

As reported earlier yesterday, bulk shipments of Apple's new wearable began arriving at centralized distribution centers across the United States in preparation for the April 24 launch date this Friday. Despite the forward momentum of the news over the past day or so, there still has not been any change to the initial 4/24 - 5/8 delivery date estimate for all of the Apple Watch's early pre-order customers.

Article Link: Apple Watch Debit and Credit Card Charges Begin in the UK, Germany, and France

 

[MrLoL]

My bank didn't autorize my payment because limits, and since I called them, they told that it takes 24 hours to update the payment limit. Now Apple is showing "Waiting for payment" and I'm really scared that I won't receive it on 24th
Does anyone know if they do payment THEN they ship, or they ship and ask for payment at the same time?

 

[critter13]

alright lets take it down a notch.... we don't need to know when every country starts getting billed for their purchase. not trying to be cynical...

 

[klettanator007]

C'mon Son

 

[Megadust]

Booooooooom!

 

[cleareyes]

Does this mean they're supposed to have finished in the US & Canada, because I still haven't been charged in Canada and I had an 4/24-5/8 conformation at 3:04am EDT

 

[lellis2k]

Note to self: next time I think "I'll wait and see what people think about this new Apple product" just stop being stupid and order it at midnight.
Estimated Dispatch: June

 

[janderson0719]

Does this mean they're supposed to have finished in the US & Canada, because I still haven't been charged in Canada and I had an 4/24-5/8 conformation at 3:04am EDT

Same here.

U.S. and no charge. Still processing...

I don't know when to start worrying.

 

[hlfway2anywhere]

Weird because literally nobody with a 42mm stainless steel w/black sport band has changed status yet.

 

[Lotabob]

My bank account just got lighter. No progress on the Apple order status though. It's so funny. Adults (me included) getting so hyped about money going out of our accounts. The exact opposite of normal.

 

[afd]

I've lost count of the number of times I've checked the Apple Store app and my bank account today. Still nothing.

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My bank account just got lighter. No progress on the Apple order status though. It's so funny. Adults (me included) getting so hyped about money going out of our accounts. The exact opposite of normal.

I'm only happy once all payments out, then I know I can spend the rest. Which is always depressing small...

 

[slears]

Charged but delivery in June???

I am from UK and I have a June delivery date but I have been charged today. Does this mean it's on route?

I haven't had my status changed though?

 

[sananda]

I am from UK and I have a June delivery date but I have been charged today. Does this mean it's on route?

I haven't had my status changed though?

I ordered (separately) a 42mm Sport with a white band and a 42mm Watch with a white band on Saturday. I just got charged for the Watch today but not the Sport.

No change in status.

 

[madsci954]

Does this mean they're supposed to have finished in the US & Canada, because I still haven't been charged in Canada and I had an 4/24-5/8 conformation at 3:04am EDT

Maybe a second round will hit us later this afternoon. UK is, what, 4 or 5 hours ahead of New York?

Edit: 5 hours. Forgot the world clock on my phone

 

[1083296]

Beta testers just like the iPad1 , I'll wait and get the slimmer, faster, better watch next year that will have support for years to come

 

[Hankkk]

Beta testers just like the iPad1 , I'll wait and get the slimmer, faster, better watch next year that will have support for years to come

Good for you

 

[masteroflondon]

Beta testers just like the iPad1 , I'll wait and get the slimmer, faster, better watch next year that will have support for years to come

I'll wait for the even slimmer, even fasterer and even more betterer watch the year after yours

 

[darkslide29]

Beta testers just like the iPad1 , I'll wait and get the slimmer, faster, better watch next year that will have support for years to come

You go ahead and get Apple Watch 2, I'll wait and get the slimmer, faster, better watch next year after that with support for years to come.

 

[forgot-username]

I am from UK and I have a June delivery date but I have been charged today. Does this mean it's on route?

I haven't had my status changed though?

I really hope so. Otherwise the charge appearing doesn't mean that I'm getting mine this Friday!!!

 

[Kenyada]

I'm wondering if Apple will ship later this week to those that are closest to their distribution hubs. For example, I'm in Atlanta, just an overnight delivery from Memphis. In order that no one receives the Apple Watch before Friday, shipping dates would have to vary with those closest getting shipments last.

 

[MarkW19]

42mm SS w/white sport band, order confirmed at 8:04 in the UK and my card has just been charged; 24/4-8/5 delivery date. Very excited Still 'order processing' so far...

 

[masteroflondon]

42mm SS w/white sport band, order confirmed at 8:04 in the UK and my card has just been charged; 24/4-8/5 delivery date. Very excited Still 'order processing' so far...

Ooh, that's my order exactly! Might even have been at 8:03. Off to check YET AGAIN...

 

[slears]

hoping

I really hope so. Otherwise the charge appearing doesn't mean that I'm getting mine this Friday!!!

I hope so, I only ordered on 13th though with a date of June for delivery so I am a little confused.

 

[ventmore]

Beta testers just like the iPad1 , I'll wait and get the slimmer, faster, better watch next year that will have support for years to come

I'll just upgrade every year......even though I'll promise myself I won't

 

[agsystems]

My bank account just got lighter. No progress on the Apple order status though. It's so funny. Adults (me included) getting so hyped about money going out of our accounts. The exact opposite of normal.

Really...looking at these screen shots with amounts of $500-$900 (including bands) makes me dizzy - the per unit profit here is insane.

http://carlhowe.com/blog/apple-watch-an-overnight-multi-billion-dollar-business/