How to Add Funds to Apple ID Wallet

Whether you’re using an iPhone, Mac, iPad, or anything else, your Apple ID is the way to get new apps. And if you’re trying to buy an app, or pay for a subscription, you need a payment method on your Apple ID. However, with the new RBI rules around debit and credit cards, Apple has now stopped accepting payments from cards. That means, the only way to pay for apps and subscriptions is by adding money to your Apple wallet. If you’re wondering how to go about that, we’ve got you covered. Here’s how to add funds to Apple ID wallet.

Add Money to Apple ID Wallet on iPhone, iPad, and Mac (2022)

You can add money to your Apple ID wallet using almost any Apple device that you own. Whether it’s your iPhone, an iPad, or a Mac, adding funds to Apple ID is very simple. We will discuss the steps to do so individually, and you can use the table of contents below to find the steps for your device.

Add Funds to Apple ID on iPhone and iPad

If you’re using an iPhone or iPad, here’s how you can add money to your Apple ID wallet.

Note:Though I’m demonstrating the following steps on an iPhone, the same steps will apply for iPad users as well.

That’s it, you’ve successfully added funds to your Apple ID and you can use these to pay for subscriptions or buy apps from the App Store. This money can also be used to make in-app purchases.

Add Money to Apple ID Wallet on Mac

If you’re a Mac user, and you want to add funds to your Apple ID via your MacBook, you can do that just as easily. Simply follow the steps below.

That’s it, the money will be added to your Apple ID wallet and you can use it as you please.

Frequently Asked Questions about Apple ID Funds

If you’re unable to add funds to your Apple ID, chances are your payment method is getting declined. You can check if you’ve entered your card details correctly. If you’re using UPI, ensure that you’ve entered the correct UPI PIN and that the payment has been successfully made from your UPI app.

Due to the new RBI rules for auto-debit payments which require banks to inform users 24 hours prior to the auto-debit payment, and due to many banks’ inability to adhere to the new guidelines, Apple has (at least for now) stopped accepting card payments for subscriptions and app purchases.

Adding funds to your Apple ID wallet is the best way for users in India to pay for subscriptions, in-app purchases, and more from the App Store.

Use Apple ID Funds to Pay for Subscriptions and More

Well that’s how you can add funds to Apple ID easily, through your iPhone, iPad, and your Mac. Since Apple has stopped accepting card payments in India, using Apple ID funds is the most seamless way to ensure that your app subscriptions, as well as any in-app purchases you make, go through smoothly without any issues. So, have you started using Apple ID wallet? What do you think about the new RBI guidelines? Let us know in the comments below.

Akshay Gangwar

Greetings, tech titans and fellow literary time-travelers! I’m Akshay, your tech-whisperer and Harry Potter’s number one stalker – seriously, don’t ask me how many times I’ve read those books; it’s borderline unhealthy.

Working in the tech journalism industry since 2016, I have 7 years of experience covering everything from technology news, to well-researched resource articles. Now the Content Strategist at Beebom, I often pen down op-eds for our website, sharing expert commentary on the latest in technology, AI, and electric cars.

Add new comment

Name

Email ID

Δ

01

02

03

04

05