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How can I change the payment method for my AppleCare subscription?

March 22, 2026 4 answers
Asked by CoolCat123
I'm trying to change the payment method for my AppleCare. The issue is that it's currently charging my Best Buy card, which I don't want to use anymore. I've checked online, but most links just talk about canceling AppleCare. I want to keep it but switch the payment to a different method. I've also tried the support app but it only redirects me to the App Store payment options. Can anyone help me figure out how to change the payment method without canceling my subscription?
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ShopSmart99
Did you get your AppleCare through Best Buy? You can tell by the billing statement; if you see "AppleCare... Minneapolis, MN", it means Best Buy is handling the billing. In that case, you need to log into your Best Buy account and update your payment method there instead of Apple. If the charge appears as "apple.com/bill" or "Apple Services", then Apple is charging you directly.
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AnnaFan89
Go to Settings > your name > Subscriptions > AppleCare+ to see if there's an option to change the payment method there. It might just let you update it directly from the subscriptions area.
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TechieTina23
If I understand correctly, the payment will automatically be taken from the card at the top of your list. I had a similar issue in the past. I ended up changing the order of my cards and since then I haven't been charged for AppleCare on the wrong card anymore. Just keep in mind, you have to make sure your Best Buy card is the first one listed.
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GadgetGuru42
Try going to Settings > General > AppleCare & Warranty. There might be an option to "finish AppleCare setup" which can help connect your AppleCare subscription to your Apple account. This should allow the fees to be charged to your Apple account payment method instead. If it doesn’t work, your best bet is to call Apple Support directly; they can guide you through the process of changing your payment method.
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