US iTunes or PH iTunes Store?

[mac'd]

Hi Guys,

Newbie question here..

Which do you prefer to use or which is more advisable, a US or a PH iTunes Store?

I am currently using US iTunes store with billing address in Phil..weird huh? I tried to switch it to PH iTunes store but it asked for my credit card which I don't want to provide just yet. Is there such option for PH store like US store where I can create an account w/out credit card.

I have no worries with using my c.c. in Ph itunes as long as there are no hidden charges or anything, what are your experiences so far?

Thanks guys!

[micasobre]

I personally like US iTunes better. Simply because there are a lot of applications that are not available for download in our region.

And to answer your question, yes it is possible to have a Phil account without a credit card. But I never experienced hidden charges whatsoever.

Check this forum out: iTunes US account

I know it says US iTunes account but if you read through it, procedures are more or less the same.

[mac'd]

Thanks micasobre! U just buy Yourself a gift card?

[j.ramirez]

why not both????? hahaha

there are some apps that are not present at the PH App Store.

[Colossus1973]

I have both a US iTunes account as well as a Phl iTunes account. I prefer the US iTunes account lots more applications.

[gang_armani]

US account gives you so much more.

Music/Movies/TV shows.

how can you go wrong?

[aragorn_109]

US account since it allows downloading of movies, TV shows, songs, as well as books in the iBooks Store. The PH iTunes account will limit you to the App Store only, and the apps are not as complete as the US counterpart.

[micasobre]

Thanks micasobre! U just buy Yourself a gift card?

Yup! I use iTunes gift cards to download applications. However, this only works using the US account.

Check this thread out for How to's and Where to buy and all that reagarding iTunes card:

Where/how can I buy iTunes Gift Cards?

[greta87]

I am currently using US iTunes store with billing address in Phil..weird huh?
Thanks guys!

is the US iTunes store allowing you to download apps & music & NOT just podcasts? I'm wondering how your RP address was accepted by the US itunes store when it would have been clear that that would violate the terms of the US iTMS EULA.

"xxxxx

GIFT CERTIFICATES, ITUNES CARDS, ALLOWANCES, AND CONTENT CODES

Gift Certificates, iTunes Cards, and Allowances are issued and managed by Apple Value Services, LLC (“Issuer”).

xxxxxxx

Gift Certificates, iTunes Cards, Content Codes, and Allowances purchased in the United States may be redeemed through the Services only in the United States.

xxxxx

GIFTS

Gifts purchased from the Services may be purchased only for, and redeemed only by, persons in the United States. Gift recipients must have compatible hardware and parental control settings to utilize some gifts.

xxxxxx

B. ITUNES STORE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

THIS LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND APPLE INC. ("APPLE") GOVERNS YOUR USE OF THE ITUNES STORE SERVICE (THE “SERVICE”).

THE ITUNES STORE SERVICE

Apple is the provider of the Service, which permits you to purchase or rent digital content ("Products") for end user use only under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

REQUIREMENTS FOR USE OF THE SERVICE

xxxc

The Service is available to you only in the United States, its territories, and possessions. You agree not to use or attempt to use the Service from outside these locations. Apple may use technologies to verify your compliance."

At the very least, they would have required you to indicate a valid US address with a valid contact number for your personal info with or without any credit card info.

[mac'd]

^ i don't really know.. they just accepted it... i am able to download apps, then when i tried to use that as an apple id during my ilife 11 upgrade, they were able to deliver the item here in the phils.