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Thinking ahead to when the new iPhones come out, does anyone know if I can use the Apple Store app to get 2 new iPhones at once with the upgrade program?

For context, I’ve been using the program since Apple started it. So last year I was able to pre-select my iPhone X, get all approved in the app, and then when the pre-order went live, just open the app and complete the order.

But now, I’m wanting to do the same for myself, upgrade my existing iPhone, but also get an iPhone for my fiancé, who will be new to the program.

So can I do that all in one order, or will it have to be 2 separate transactions once pre-orders go live? Can I do that from my account, or will she have to do it from her account? Just trying to figure out what will be the best way to do this.
Thanks for the help!
 
Just do one transaction per account to avoid any potential headaches or issues during launch.
 
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Just do one transaction per account to avoid any potential headaches or issues during launch.

I see how that would be easiest, but, can I use the one account, or is it not allowed?
Edit: can I use my one credit card for both accounts? So she can be logged in on the app and me on the app, but both using the same credit card?
 
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I see how that would be easiest, but, can I use the one account, or is it not allowed?
Under "Questions about joining" on the following page:
https://www.apple.com/shop/iphone/iphone-upgrade-program/join

Can I buy more than one iPhone and additional accessories with the iPhone Upgrade Program?
With the iPhone Upgrade Program, you are limited to one iPhone purchase per online transaction, and you can’t add accessories to your online order. You can purchase additional devices and accessories in separate transactions or at an Apple Store.

So yes,as i understand the conditions you could place them on the same account. But they would have to be ordered separetly from each other.
 
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Thinking ahead to when the new iPhones come out, does anyone know if I can use the Apple Store app to get 2 new iPhones at once with the upgrade program?

For context, I’ve been using the program since Apple started it. So last year I was able to pre-select my iPhone X, get all approved in the app, and then when the pre-order went live, just open the app and complete the order.

But now, I’m wanting to do the same for myself, upgrade my existing iPhone, but also get an iPhone for my fiancé, who will be new to the program.

So can I do that all in one order, or will it have to be 2 separate transactions once pre-orders go live? Can I do that from my account, or will she have to do it from her account? Just trying to figure out what will be the best way to do this.
Thanks for the help!

Yes, you can. I do this with my wife and I. We're both under the Apple Upgrade Plan, we both get new phones at the same time. I used the same debit card with both. They were separate transactions but at the "same time" (one after the other at the same store visit). My mother in law was also an upgrade plan with my same CC. So they're all "mine" because I pay for them all. Apple doesn't care, from what I can see. They each have their own Citizens Bank account number with fees required every month and they all go to my email.

It's worked for me for years now.
 
Yes, you can. I do this with my wife and I. We're both under the Apple Upgrade Plan, we both get new phones at the same time. I used the same debit card with both. They were separate transactions but at the "same time" (one after the other at the same store visit). My mother in law was also an upgrade plan with my same CC. So they're all "mine" because I pay for them all. Apple doesn't care, from what I can see. They each have their own Citizens Bank account number with fees required every month and they all go to my email.

It's worked for me for years now.

Exactly what I do as well.
 
Under "Questions about joining" on the following page:
https://www.apple.com/shop/iphone/iphone-upgrade-program/join



So yes,as i understand the conditions you could place them on the same account. But they would have to be ordered separetly from each other.

Thank you!!
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Yes, you can. I do this with my wife and I. We're both under the Apple Upgrade Plan, we both get new phones at the same time. I used the same debit card with both. They were separate transactions but at the "same time" (one after the other at the same store visit). My mother in law was also an upgrade plan with my same CC. So they're all "mine" because I pay for them all. Apple doesn't care, from what I can see. They each have their own Citizens Bank account number with fees required every month and they all go to my email.

It's worked for me for years now.

Thanks! Looks like we’ll both get new iPhones come the fall!
 
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