Read about the variety of payment options offered on the Apple Online Store, and how the tax on your order is calculated. Also, get more information about special pricing, offers, promotions, and other great deals with limited time availability.
The Apple Online Store accepts a variety of payment methods. Click on a payment method below to find out more.
Some customers may qualify for other forms of payment. Please call an Apple Representative at 1-800-MY-APPLE for more information.
Using more than one payment card
You can also combine payment methods to pay for your purchase. Choose from the following combinations of credit cards and Apple Gift Cards:
During checkout, if you are paying with a gift card issued by a credit card company, you can combine it with one credit card.
Troubleshooting credit card & debit card payment errors
Account verification
To prevent any unnecessary delays processing your order, please ensure that the billing addresses on your order matches the information on your credit card account. If you have recently moved or are unsure whether you receive your credit card statement at your work or home address, please contact your card-issuing bank using the 800 number on the back of your credit card to confirm.
Security codes
The card security code is a unique three or four digit number printed on the front (American Express) or back (Visa/MasterCard/Discover) of your card, in addition to the account number.
American Express:
Visa/MasterCard/Discover:
Daily spending limits for Debit Cards
Most debit and check cards have daily spending limits that may substantially delay the processing of an order — even if there is enough money in an account. When using a debit card, funds are immediately reserved in your bank account at the time you place your order. Please consult your card-issuing bank for information about your daily spending limits if you are having trouble placing your order.
When Apple charges your account
Apple receives authorization to charge your account prior to shipping your item(s). However, your card will only be charged after your order has shipped. If your order contains multiple items and they ship at different times, you may see multiple charges on your credit card statement.
Credit cards accepted
The Apple Online Store U.S. accepts credit, debit, or check cards associated with a billing address within the 50 United States and the following U.S. territories:
In the U.S., we accept:
Any gift card issued by a credit card company can be used as a method of payment on the Apple Online Store. During checkout, if you are paying with a gift card issued by a credit card company, you can combine it with one credit card.
To pay for your purchase using a Cashier’s Check or Money Order:
To pay for your purchase using a Wire Transfer:
Routing information
U.S.:
You can redeem an Apple Gift Card at the online Apple Store, by calling 1-800-MY-APPLE, or at any Apple Retail Store. Apple Gift Cards can be used only in the United States. You can purchase just about anything sold by Apple (except another Apple Gift Card, an iPhone Gift Card, an iTunes Gift Certificate, or purchases at the iTunes Store), including products from both Apple and third-party makers.
You can use up to eight Apple Gift Cards at the Apple Online Store or if placing an order over the phone at 1-800-MY-APPLE. You can combine your Apple Gift Card(s) with one credit card to pay for your purchase. Simply enter or provide the 16-digit card number and 8-digit PIN (to be scratched off). Please keep the card in your possession until the order has been processed and delivered.
The Apple Gift Card is subject to applicable terms and conditions. For more information about Apple Gift Cards, visit the Gifting section of online Help. To purchase an Apple Gift Card, click here.
In accordance with state and local law, your Apple Online Store purchases will be taxed using the applicable sales tax or seller’s use tax rate for your shipping address. The tax listed during checkout is only an estimate.
Your invoice will reflect the final total tax, which includes state and local taxes, as well as any applicable rebates or fees.
To place an order on behalf of a tax-exempt organization or individual, please call an Apple Representative at 1-800-MY-APPLE. You will need to provide proof of state tax-exempt status for the state where the product is being shipped. The organization or individual name on the order must exactly match the state tax-exempt certificate. Federal tax exemption certificates are not applicable.
All Apple Online Store orders shipped to Hawaii are subject to an impost fee, which also applies to tax-exempt orders. The Hawaii Impost Fee is not a tax, but is a direct reimbursement for the cost Apple must pay to the State of Hawaii on the landed value of goods imported into Hawaii. The fee is applied to your order before taxes, and is subject to taxation if your order is not tax-exempt.
Only select products are not subject to the Hawaii Impost Fee (e.g., iTunes media, downloaded software, Apple Gift Cards, iTunes Gift Cards, MobileMe, and the AppleCare Protection Plan).
Apple offers special pricing to students, teachers, administrators, and staff members. We also offer special pricing for home-schooling programs, pre-kindergarten, and purchases made on behalf of students.
If you live in the U.S., visit the U.S. Apple Store for Education to place your order for reduced prices on the full range of Mac computers, plus select third-party products. Please note that only orders placed on your country’s Apple Online Store for Education site are eligible for the special education pricing.
Apple offers special pricing to local, state, and federal government employees and agencies. Visit our online Apple Government Stores to view reduced prices. Please note that only orders placed on our online Apple Government Stores are eligible for the government pricing.
Federal Employee Store
Apple’s Federal Government Employee Purchase Program offers special pricing for employees of the U.S. Federal Government who want to purchase Apple products for personal use.
State and Local Government Employees
Apple’s State and Local Government Employee Purchase Program offers special pricing for employees of State and Local Government Agencies who want to purchase Apple products for personal use.
GSA Schedule and Federal Contracts
Purchase Apple products on GSA schedules or other government contracts.
Federal SmartPay Store
Use Apple’s Federal SmartPay Store to purchase Apple and third-party products using a federally issued SmartPay credit card.
State and Local Government Store
Use Apple's State and Local Government Store to purchase Apple and third-party products using terms with Apple or via procurement card.
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. Rebates may also be available as a special offer from leading Macintosh software and accessory manufacturers, as well as from Apple directly.
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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