Buying iTunes Store Items FAQ

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How does 1-Click work?

1-Click is turned on by default on the iTunes Store. Your selected item is immediately purchased when you click Buy. To minimize the number of charges to your credit card, Apple consolidates purchases into individual charges of up to $20. Learn more

How do I turn on the Shopping Cart?

Read this article to learn how to use the Shopping Cart instead of 1-Click.

Do I have to enter a credit card?

No. You do not need to enter a credit card to browse or buy item on the iTunes Store. You can purchase items using an iTunes Gift Card or iTunes Gift Certificate. Please read our iTunes Gift Card FAQ for more information.

Is the iTunes Store available in my country?

The iTunes Store is available in many countries. While we cannot comment on future availability, please rest assured that we are committed to bringing the iTunes Store to item lovers around the world.

Will I be charged tax for my music?

Applicable sales tax is charged for music download purchases where required by local law. The estimated tax noted on your iTunes Store invoice is estimated and may not reflect actual charges. When this page was last updated, the following states charged tax on music downloads: AL, AZ, CO, CT (1%), DC, HI, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NJ, NM, SD, TN, TX, UT, WA, WV, and WY.

Will I be charged tax for my videos?

Applicable sales tax is charged for electronic video download purchases where required by local law. The estimated tax noted on your iTunes Store invoice is estimated and may not reflect actual charges. When this page was last updated, the following states charged tax on electronic video downloads: AL, AZ, CO, DC, HI, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NJ, NM, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, WA, WV

Will I be charged tax for my games?

Applicable sales tax is charged for software download purchases where required by local law. The estimated tax noted on your iTunes Store invoice is estimated and may not reflect actual charges. When this page was last updated, the following states charged tax for software downloads (games on the iTunes Store are considered software): AL, AZ, CO (city tax), CT (1%), DC, HI, ID, IL, KS, KY, LA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MS, NE, NJ, NM, NY, ND, OH, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, WV, WI, and WY.