How to Change iTunes and Apps Store Payment Method

Charlotte Bayley

Updated: January 11, 2024

Have lost the payment card which is bound to your iTunes and Apps Store? This post shows how to update and change your Apple ID payment method. We will give an example of using Alipay to download and purchase in App Store.

How to Use Alipay for iTunes and App Store Purchases

With these steps, you can easily to update the payment method of App and iTunes Store in iPhone/iPad. Here's how:

Step 1: Go to Settings > iTunes & App Store.

Step 2: Tap your Apple ID, select View Apple ID, enter in your password when it asked.

Step 3: Tap on the Payment information, then select the payment type that you prefer. In this example, we select to use Alipay.

Step 4: Enter Alipay account number and fill out the corresponding message.

Step 5: Then the Alipay account binding mobile phone number will receive a verification code, enter that verification code. After done, you can use Alipay to download in the App Store.

Note: Alipay appears to only apply to users in China. You can use the following steps to change into use credit card payments and bank debit card recharge. The available payment methods vary by country. You can typically use these methods:

• Credit cards
• Debit cards
• Content codes
• Store credit, including iTunes or Apple Music Gift Cards
• PayPal (requires a credit card as a linked method of payment)
• Alipay (requires Alipay account for setup)
• China UnionPay (requires SMS PIN for setup)
• Mobile phone billing (through supported carriers)
• Bank Cards (China only)

How to remove Apple ID payment method

Step 1: Go to Settings > [your name] > iTunes & App Store.

Step 2: Tap your Apple ID, then tap View Apple ID. You might be asked to sign in.

Step 3: Tap Payment Information, then change or remove your information.

Step 4: To remove the payment method, select None.