Hey everyone! I'm not a US citizen or resident, but I'm interested in creating an Apple Account that's registered in a US state with no sales tax. I plan on using PayPal to buy gift cards for the App Store. I'm wondering if Apple will allow me to use their services from outside the US with an account set up this way. What potential issues should I be aware of?
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Just a heads up, the gift cards you buy will only work in the US App Store. You'll also need a valid US billing address and a payment method that's associated with it. Buying lots of gift cards might raise some flags, though—just be careful about that. It could make you look suspicious, especially since it’s a common tactic among scammers.
I know they’re for the US store, and I'm planning to use them solely there. About the billing address, I'm thinking of using a random one I found online, as I just need it for the account setup. As for the gift cards, my plan is to use one big card over several years to avoid drawing attention.