Apple subscriptions issues

I have changed iPhones from a UK phone to the XR I use in France, as I now live there. I have various Apple subscriptions and my question is not about how to change countries - rather about having to pay again for new subscriptions - multiple times - some with 10 months to run.

I find it extremely annoying.

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iPhone 5s, 12

Posted on Dec 7, 2022 12:56 AM

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ProustGiulio

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Dec 7, 2022 1:03 AM in response to michaelfrommontestrucq

Apps & Subscriptions are permanently tied to the Apple ID that was used to download/install them.

If you're using a different Apple ID, you'll be asked to pay again.

Dec 7, 2022 1:08 AM in response to ProustGiulio

Thanks but no thanks. Truly dreadful

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