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BrittWentz

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I'm planning on getting Apple Care for my iPhone X, the thing is here where i live (Europe) they don't offer global repairs, instead you can go to any Apple Store in the EU + Switzerland, but nowhere else. Also, you don't get the two accidental repairs you do with the US Apple Care. So, if i buy AC via the US website, will i still be able to take it to repairs here in Europe? Or am i better off buying it locally?

Also, nearest apple store is over 400kms from where i live, and my area's AASP is a pain to work with, so is it even worth it to get AC in my situation? I could consider traveling if i need an urgent repair, or plan around a minor one like a button not working, but i just feel like Apple in my country doesn't work the same way as in US (meaning, they don't just give free replacements to everyone with Apple Care). There's also the slight chance i'll be able to use the accidental damage coverage as i love traveling to the US and there's a slight chance i'd visit in the next two years of Apple Care.

So, what should i do?
 
To my knowlege the type of AppleCare you get is based on the country you live in. If you tried to get a US version of AppleCAre+ it likely won’t work out.
 
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