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In iOS: Settings > Your Name > Payment & Shipping > Log in > Add Payment... > Choose Card or PayPal > Enter the info > Done. In Android: In Apple Music > Menu > Account > Payment Information. Log in, ether the card info, and press Done. On desktop: Go to https://appleid.apple.com, and sign in. Under Payment & Shipping, press Edit, enter the new info, and press Save. This article explains how to update the payment information for your Apple ID across various devices, including iOS, android, and a desktop web browser. It also covers changing your Apple ID account email and password. How to Update Apple ID Credit Card and Billing Address in iOS
To change the credit card used with Apple ID for iTunes and App Store purchases on an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad: On the Home screen, tap Settings. Tap your name. Tap Payment & Shipping. Enter the password for your Apple ID if prompted. Tap Add Payment Method to add a new card. To add a new payment method, tap either Credit/Debit Card or PayPal. To use a card you previously added to Apple Pay, go to the Found in Wallet section and tap a card. Enter the information for the new card, including the cardholder name, card number, expiration date, CVV code, a phone number associated with the account, and the billing address. To use PayPal, follow the prompts to connect your PayPal account. Tap Done to return to the Payment & Shipping screen. Add an address in the Shipping Address field if you don't already have one on file, then tap Done. How to Update Apple ID Credit Card and Billing Address on Android
If you subscribe to Apple Music on Android, use your Android device to update the credit card you use to pay for the subscription. Open the Apple Music app. Tap Menu (the three-line icon located in the upper-left corner). Tap Account. Tap Payment Information. Enter your Apple ID password, if prompted. Add the new credit card number and billing address. Tap Done. How to Update Apple ID Credit Card and Billing Address on a Computer
You can use a Mac or Windows PC to update the credit card on file in your Apple ID. To change this information in the iTunes Store, select Account, go to the Apple ID Summary section, then select Payment Information. In a web browser, go to https://appleid.apple.com. Enter your Apple ID and password to sign in. In the Payment & Shipping section, click Edit. Enter a new payment method, billing address, or both. Enter a shipping address for future Apple Store purchases. Click Save. On this screen, you can also change your email address, Apple ID password, and other information. If you forget your Apple ID password, reset it. How to Change Your Apple ID Email and Password in iOS Third-Party Email
The steps to change the email address for your Apple ID depend on the type of email you used to create the account. If you use an Apple-supplied email, skip to the next section. If you use Gmail, Yahoo, or another third-party email address, follow these steps. Sign in to your Apple ID on the iOS device you want to use to change your Apple ID. Sign out of every other Apple service and device that uses the Apple ID you're changing, including other iOS devices, Macs, and Apple TVs. On the Home screen, tap Settings. Tap your name. Tap Name, Phone Numbers, Email. In the Reachable At section, tap Edit. Go to the email for your current Apple ID and tap the red circle with the minus sign. Tap Delete, then select Continue. Enter the new email address you want to use for your Apple ID, then tap Next to save the change. Apple sends an email to the new address. Enter the verification code contained in the email. Sign in to all Apple devices and services using the new Apple ID. How to Change Your Apple ID Email and Password on a Computer Apple Email
If you use an Apple-supplied email (such as icloud.com, me.com, or mac.com) for your Apple ID, you can only change to one of these email addresses. The new email you use also needs to be associated with your account. In a web browser, go to https://appleid.apple.com and enter your Apple ID and password to sign in. In the Account section, click Edit. Click Change Apple ID. Type the email address you want to use with your Apple ID. Click Continue. Click Done. Make sure that all your Apple devices and services, such as FaceTime and Messages, are signed in using the new Apple ID. This process also changes Apple IDs that use third-party email addresses using a computer. The only difference is that in Step 4, enter the third-party email address. You must verify the new address from an email Apple sends to you. How to Change Your Apple ID Profile Picture FAQ What do I do if Apple won't let me change my billing address? If you find you're unable to change or update your billing address through your phone settings or with email, log into the App Store and open your user profile, then select Manage Payments and pick your associated credit or debit card. Select your card's Billing Address, then edit the address information as needed. How do I change my Apple ID rescue email address? You won't have the option to use a rescue email if you use two-factor authentication, but if you don't use 2FA this is how you add or change it. Log into appleid.apple.com and select Sign-In and Security > Rescue Email (you may be asked to enter your Apple ID password or answer security questions). Select Add email to set up a new rescue email, or enter a new email address to replace the old one. In either case, Apple will send you a verification email to the specified address, then enter the verification code and select Continue. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Add a Credit Card to PayPal How to Create a New Apple ID How to Change Payment Method on Meta (Oculus) Quest and Quest 2 How to Use Sign In With Apple How to Cancel Your Apple Music Subscription How to Delete an iCloud Email Account Permanently How to Enable or Change AutoFill Information on an iPhone How to Change the Region on an iPhone How to Install Microsoft 365 on Your PC How to Change Your Facebook Password How to Set up a New iPhone How to Get Disney Plus on Apple TV How to Change Microsoft Email Addresses How to Change or Reset a Hulu Password How to Set up and Use iCloud on the iPad How to Change the Payment Method on Netflix Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies