Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Using a US iPad in a country that doesn't have an iTunes store
- Thread starter frez
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
Thanks for the quick reply Consultant. 
So to confirm:
1. Buy iTunes gift cards in the US
2. Add them to a US iTunes account
3. While traveling, login to that account
4. Buy/Download apps
Also, what happens if I run out of credit while traveling, can I just get someone to buy me more US iTunes cards and then I can load up from where I am? Or can I buy iTunes Gift Cards online while overseas and use them?
I don't need to be in the US to add them ... right?
I know it's a lot of questions - but before I plunk down all the $$, I just want to confirm that this works 100%?
So to confirm:
1. Buy iTunes gift cards in the US
2. Add them to a US iTunes account
3. While traveling, login to that account
4. Buy/Download apps
Also, what happens if I run out of credit while traveling, can I just get someone to buy me more US iTunes cards and then I can load up from where I am? Or can I buy iTunes Gift Cards online while overseas and use them?
I don't need to be in the US to add them ... right?
I know it's a lot of questions - but before I plunk down all the $$, I just want to confirm that this works 100%?
Hey frez, If you got friends that can buy from reputable stores, that's the easiest.
Basically it's a code entered into the account.
You don't have to be in the US to add them, but someone has either mail it to you or add them.
Basically it's a code entered into the account.
You don't have to be in the US to add them, but someone has either mail it to you or add them.
You don't def' need the gift cards.
Are you from the US? If you are from a country that has the iTunes app store then all you need is a Credit card registered in that country, set up your account and then your fine to download from anywhere.
Are you from the US? If you are from a country that has the iTunes app store then all you need is a Credit card registered in that country, set up your account and then your fine to download from anywhere.
yep, that's it. Set up your US account with a US based paypal or credit card account and you're just fine.
There is no problem whatsoever using an US Itunes account from outside the US. I access my US Itunes account from Europe on a regular basis. There is no IP check on the Itunes store, whereas with Hulu or amazon it is a different matter. They will only work with an US IP.
I recently deployed and ran into a problem downloading apps onto my iPad. I ended up emailing Apple and telling them my situation and they fixed it within 24 hrs.
Maybe shoot them an email so you don't have to worry about running out of iTunes gift cards, you'll be able to just use your debit card associated with your iTunes account like normal.
Good luck.
Maybe shoot them an email so you don't have to worry about running out of iTunes gift cards, you'll be able to just use your debit card associated with your iTunes account like normal.
Good luck.
My iPAD was bought in London.
I am in Israel, and have no problem with surfing the iTune Store buying stuff
Foreigners can't get US credit cards easily
But if you got US credit card, that's the best way.
I can confirm that is accurate...
I spent a week in South America, and was able to access and buy from the U.S. iTunes AppStore, as I already had a US account. No problems found.
I spent a week in South America, and was able to access and buy from the U.S. iTunes AppStore, as I already had a US account. No problems found.
I was in Japan, bought a U.S. ipad and logged into my U.S. account and was happily downloading stuff. It doesn't where you are at, it matters what country your itunes account is linked to.
Also with regards to Amazon. I could log into my U.S. Amazon account and order stuff all the time. I am a Marine so I had a "U.S." address to have stuff mailed to and if an item couldn't be shipped FPO, AP I would use APO.com. I accessed Amazon from my off-base residence. On a side note, I miss it over there, 100 megabit fiber to the home for about $60 dollars a month.
Also with regards to Amazon. I could log into my U.S. Amazon account and order stuff all the time. I am a Marine so I had a "U.S." address to have stuff mailed to and if an item couldn't be shipped FPO, AP I would use APO.com. I accessed Amazon from my off-base residence. On a side note, I miss it over there, 100 megabit fiber to the home for about $60 dollars a month.