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The Apple Online Store accepts a variety payment methods.
Click on a payment method below to find out more.
Credit and debit cards are processed immediately and are Apple's preferred payment methods for fast delivery. Learn more about paying by credit or debit cards
Before Apple can build your order, we must receive payment and clear the funds through your bank. Learn more about paying by wire transfer
The AFS Consumer Credit Programme allows individuals to get financing for the Mac (including software and accessories) they've always wanted. Learn more about our Consumer Credit Programme
For more information on Apple Financial Services for consumer, please click here
Apple Leasing provides businesses and education institutions with the flexibility of acquiring Apple's latest technology with low, convenient monthly payments. Learn more about our Leasing Programme
For more information on Apple Financial Services for business organisations, please click here
If you are buying for a business and have a registered account on the Apple Store for Business, you may enter your VAT registration number when you choose your payment method and when you verify your order during the check-out process. The VAT registration number will be printed on your invoice. If you do not have an account, click here to register or call 0800 048 0408.
Your Apple Store purchases will be taxed using the applicable VAT tax rate for your country. No intra-community purchases can be made on the Apple Store.
The VAT rate for Apple customers who purchase Electronic Software Downloads or other Apple products which are classified as services under EU VAT law will be 21.5% Irish VAT. This is because the place of supply of these products under EU VAT law is Ireland as the country from where Apple Sales International makes these supplies.
Apple are not permitted to refund any VAT charged on UK purchases due to local legislation restrictions. The Apple Store (UK) is not a part of the Retail Export Scheme, as this scheme does not apply to Internet Sales.
Within 14 days of your order being delivered, you should receive an official Apple invoice by
If you do not receive this invoice, or if you require an additional copy for your records, you will be able to print your invoice on our Self Service website.
Depending on your payment method, it can take up to 7 working days for the refund to appear in your account once it has been processed by Apple. For cash payments such as cheque and wire transfer, we will require your bank details (IBAN/SWIFT) to proceed with the refund to your account.
Credit cards are not charged until the order has shipped. For any order cancellations prior to shipping, the amount of authorisation held on you card will be removed within 3 days by your credit card company.
Debit cards are charged when the order is placed. For any order cancellations prior to shipping, you will automatically be refunded to your account within 5-7 business days. If your order has already shipped and you wish to return it to obtain a refund, please click here for further information.
The security of Apple Store servers is closely monitored to prevent any unauthorised disclosure or use of credit card numbers and to protect the confidentiality of your personal information.
The Apple Store uses the SSL (Secure Socket Layer) industry standard, the highest level of security available today for web-secured applications. SSL relies on a pair of public and private key technologies provided by Verisign, Inc. and based on a 40-bit encryption algorithm developed by RSA Data Security, Inc.
There is no need to log out of your account. As a security measure, you are required to log in for every purchase or change to your account and you will be automatically logged out after inactivity for 30 minutes.
Visit the Product Promotions homepage for a list of limited-time offers. You can also view the Product Promotions FAQ to learn more about how to qualify, request an Apple rebate, and any Terms and Conditions for each promotion.
Promotional pricing is usually applied either at the time of your online purchase, or as a rebate after you receive your product.
To determine eligibility or to request an Apple rebate, visit the Product Promotions homepage and view the Product Promotions FAQ.
Once you have submitted the requested proof of purchase documents for your rebate, you can check your rebate status online. You’ll need some combination of the following pieces of information:
Be sure the information entered is exactly as submitted with your rebate claim.
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