Hi all! This is not just a description of the application - this is a review-instruction-advice! Below I will talk about Yandex.Money, touch on their capabilities, and also show how to convert your cash into iTunes gift cards without extra fees.
I have long wanted to write this article in this format, as I was very upset by Qiwi. The fact is that for more than two years I have successfully used their virtual cards to pay for purchases in the iTunes Store. But a few months ago, Qiwi did something that made me finally refuse their services. They are imperceptibly from me (and all users) introduced a commission for purchases in the App Store.
That is, not only did I lose interest on replenishing their card (read for maintenance), but with each purchase I began to lose money additionally. It was embarrassing to find out in hindsight... In the furnace Qiwi!
Today I am happy to share with readers a great alternative. Let's start!
- Russian electronic payment system, which was born in 2002. Enables real-time online payments. It is characterized by ease of use and accessibility to any person who wants to make their calculations without leaving home.
In Russia, the real competitor to Yandex.Money is WebMoney. With all the confusion, WebMoney has become even more widespread. For me, this is, by the way, another mystery! But in last years Yandex.Money is gradually taking the lead.
In order to start using Yandex.Money, it is enough to go through a short registration on the Yandex website. On the iPad, you can use Yandex.Money in Safari without any problems, but when there is an official application, why not use it ?!
The iPad app has a nice interface that Steve would have approved... The main page features "Favorite" payments, links to popular products and services, and help information.
The “Transfer” button is designed to transfer money to other users of the system. A commission of 0.5 percent is taken for the transfer. Not so much - you can live with it.
The "Pay" section opens a list of services that you can pay for online using Yandex.Money. There are a lot of opportunities: from paying utility bills and television to buying digital versions of games. It is here that you can buy iTunes payment card without commission!
The creators of Yandex.Money made sure that everyone stumbled upon this opportunity. It is available in the “Games”, “Music and Movies”, “Other” sections. The item is called “Code for App Store and iTunes”:
We press on it. We see that for the purchase it is enough to enter the number of the Russian mobile phone(without 8 or +7 at the beginning) and the amount (from 500 to 15000).
Click “Pay”, enter the account payment password. We are waiting for an SMS with a code that is activated in the same way as the promo code.
If the code did not come or there is no mobile phone at hand, then you can see it in the payment history.
Other expenses in the application are posted in the same way. Everything is clear, clear, clear! Minimum movement.
The “Top up” section lists all the ways to top up your Yandex.Money wallet. Including it is possible to find replenishment points directly on the map. In many communication salons, you can replenish the balance without commission.
There are almost no complaints about the overall implementation of the application. The only drawback, in my opinion, is that not all Yandex.Money functions are “sewn” into the application. For example, to release bank card the program redirects the user to the Yandex website.
Conclusion: Yandex.Money is a useful application for modern people. For iPad users, it is all the more relevant because with the help of Yandex.Money you can easily replenish your account in the App Store without commissions and overpayments!
Readers: How do you pay for your purchases in the App Store? Are you satisfied with your payment method? Do you use I-Money?
You have become the proud owner of an i-gadget, have wandered through iTunes or the App Store, acquired a lot of useful free applications... In a word, there is no limit to your delight.
However, sooner or later, almost every owner of an apple device has a need to purchase this or that content, whether it's music, games or software, it doesn't matter. And here, most are faced with the question of choosing a method of payment for the desired purchase. Of course, the payment method that is obvious to an advanced user of online stores is a plastic card. We don't argue. But what to do if the account region is USA, and you are a resident of the CIS and, accordingly, your cards are issued by banks in this territory? The American iTunes or the App Store will not accept such cards, give him his native, American one. We have an answer! In this case, iTunes gift cards will come in handy, with which you can replenish your account balance in an amount corresponding to the face value of the card. And already directly from this balance you pay for the content you need.
Great, now to figure out where to get these wonderful cards =) We can offer you two options: buying in a regular offline store or on the Internet. As for the first option, in our opinion it is less preferable. Here's why: there are not many stores selling Apple devices in every city, and payment methods are limited to cash and a plastic card.
Another thing is the online store, in our opinion, which has a lot of undeniable advantages:
In any case, the choice of where and how to buy an iTunes Gift Card is always yours.
So, the card is bought, only it remains activate. To do this, you need to follow a few simple steps:
| Launch the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks Store app, scroll down to the Featured section, and click Redeem. After that, you will need to specify the login and password of your Ap | |
| You will see a window for entering the card code, click “You can also enter your code manually” in order to manually enter the code (the field is circled in green) |  |
| Now enter the 16 digit iTunes gift card code and click Redeem. The code looks like this (in our example, some of the characters are replaced with asterisks): |  |
| And this is what the field where you need to enter the code looks like: |  |
| That's all, now your balance will be changed to the amount corresponding to the face value of the card. If this does not happen immediately, then try logging out of your account and logging in again. Now the change in balance will become visible: |  |
As you can see, buying a gift card and funding your iTunes account is extremely simple. The main thing is to make a choice, where to buy a balance replenishment card in iTunes and how to pay for it. Our choice is an online store!
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Usage credit card when buying applications in the online store is not always convenient, however, fortunately, there is a great alternative to it. How to pay for App Store via QIWI? Here are the most valuable recommendations on this topic.
In essence, QIWI Visa Card- the same as a regular bank card, but the main difference is that it was not issued, but exists only in the virtual space.
Like any other card, it will allow you to easily pay for purchases in the "apple" store.
You can replenish it, and at the same time the account of the QIWI wallet, through the terminal and from partners.
By the way, a virtual card is useful not only for the App Store, but also for other online purchases, paying phone bills, utilities and so on. Its validity period is 1 year.
How to pay in the App Store?
One feature of Apple devices is the way apps are downloaded and installed on iPhones and iPads. You can't just download them from your computer via cable, you have to create an account on the App Store app and then install apps from there.
The technology raises many questions, and the question of how to pay in the App Store is the easiest one, as you have more complex tasks to solve. For example, how to relink a card if the old one is expired. Making a return for purchases raises no less questions. Let's figure out all the intricacies of the App Store together.
The App Store is an app store. The name is encrypted with the words "Application Store", which literally means "App Store". In the usual sense of the word "shop" means that goods are sold in it. But the App Store has both paid and completely free apps. We can say that the App Store is a showcase of applications where you can choose any. Next, you will find out the conditions under which you will receive this application.
Apple created the App Store to centralize all applications. This is the only place where you can officially install the app on your iPhone/iPad. The store has a strong app review process. For you, as a client, this is good, because it guarantees the complete safety of downloaded content.
Millions of apps are sold in the virtual App Store. All of them are categorized, which makes finding the right application as fast as possible. All users who have installed an app can leave a review for that app in the App Store, which helps others navigate their choice.
Each application has its own page in the store, where it is presented detailed information, screenshots, and reviews. On the application page you will find information about the cost. Most apps are free to download and install, but contain paid features inside. For example, buying additional content or leveling up.
The App Store application is included in the basic set of programs for any iPhone smartphone or iPad tablet. The first time you run the program, it will give you full access to the store, but won't let you download or install anything. The App Store will only prompt you to sign in to your account or create a new one the moment you try to download the first app.
If you already have an Apple ID, then you know exactly how to use the App Store. If this is your first time and you have never used the store before, then you need to create a new Apple ID. To do this, select any application in the store and click the "Download" button:
After entering all the necessary data, the most important moment will come - linking the card. You can add any Visa card or MasterCard, such as the Tinkoff Black debit card. If you do not plan to buy anything in the store, we recommend that you select "No". So you will save yourself from accidental debiting of funds.
After completing the registration, you will receive an Apple ID, thanks to which you can identify yourself on any device. After that, the first application will be downloaded and installed on your device. Similarly, you can download any app from the store, as long as it is supported by your device. Once you sign in to the App Store for the first time, you no longer have to go through the Apple ID process.
The apps you buy once stay in your account forever. In the future, when you change phones, you can use your old Apple ID again so you don't lose your apps.
To be able to buy apps from the App Store or make in-app purchases, you need to link a card. You need to provide all your card details, including the CVC code.
The CVC code in the App Store is called "Security Code". You can link any card that supports online payments. The card can be both real and virtual. For example, Russian virtual cards Yandex.Money and Qiwi work great with the App Store.
There are situations when you need to untie the card. To do this, go to the App Store application on your phone and in the Apple ID section (located at the bottom), select the "Payment Information" menu. The already familiar interface for entering your card data will open again. You need to select "No".
If your card has expired and you want to replace the card in the App store, then you need to follow the steps described above and enter new data for your card.
A bank card is not the only payment method. You can use your mobile phone account. To do this, in the "Payment information" section, select the "Mobile phone" item. Next, you need to follow the instructions. Linking requires minimal user interaction if you have a device with iOS 8.4 or higher.
After entering the data (phone number), information about the ongoing check will be displayed on the screen. This can take a long time as the company needs to verify your carrier's ability to transfer payments for purchases. If this is not possible, then you will receive a notification.
You will be able to bind a number different from the one used in your phone. To do this, you need to have a phone with another SIM card on hand. During the registration process, an SMS code will be sent there, which must be entered in your Apple ID account.
Getting money back for an app is easy. To do this, you will have to spend a few minutes of your time and wait for a response for several business days. First of all, install iTunes on your computer. We authorize in the program using the same data that you used to authorize in the App Store on your phone or tablet. Then go to the "Purchase History" section and at the very bottom of the page click on the "Report a problem" button.
You will be prompted to select one or more purchases from your list. Select the problematic purchase for which you want to issue a refund. Then follow the instructions. You can specify the reason in English in the return note. It is enough to write that the application was downloaded by accident or not by you at all.
It takes several business days to consider the application and the money is returned to the card. Please note that you may be denied a refund if you have been using the application for a long time. This function is provided only for those cases when you really accidentally downloaded the application or after 5 minutes of use you realized that it does not suit you.
More detailed instructions how to return money for purchases in the App Store, you will see in the following video:
The most common problem is that the App store does not accept the card. There can be several reasons, the most common are:
If your card is not supported, then you can replace it or issue a virtual card, for example, in the Yandex.Money service. The geographic location of your card is determined by the bank that issued it. For example, you indicated that you live in Russia, but add a card issued in Ukraine. In this case, the system will not be able to accept your card. The solution is simple - change your address to an address in the country where the card was issued.
You are required to provide real data. This is the official rule of the service. If any of the data is invalid or unrealistic, then this will be the main reason why you were denied a refund.
The "No" option in the card attachment process is only available if you are initially trying to download the free app. If you try to download any paid one, the system will prompt you to specify a payment method, where there will be no “No” item. Therefore, sometimes users do not see this item.
Apple really surprised us with low prices for music and movies. Skepticism turned out to be useless. For the first time, American users envied us. There was only one unresolved question - how can I pay for the content of the store? It's good if you have your own card Russian bank. And if such No?
Help will come QIWI.Wallet- now the only service in Russia that officially sells virtual gift cards for payment in the Russian iTunes Store. No commission and delays.
You don't have to go far. If you still do not have an account in QIWI.Wallet - it's time to correct this misunderstanding. If you are already a registered user of the service, it's time to replenish the balance in the Russian iTunes Store through QIWI.Wallet. A similar menu appeared in the corresponding stationary terminals throughout the country, as well as in the branded iOS application:
Enter the mobile phone number associated with QIWI.Wallet and the amount of money you want to deposit into your Russian iTunes account. The minimum threshold set by Apple is 500 rubles, and the maximum is 15,000 rubles. Click "Pay". There is no commission, as well as the waiting time for the goods.
After that, QIWI.Wallet will give you a personal 19-digit code that you need to remember and enter on the official iTunes Redeem page, or in the "Enter code" menu on iOS and iTunes 11. All the amount paid up to the last penny will be transferred to your account.
That's it, it couldn't be easier. Now you can freely buy music, movies, programs and games in the Russian iTunes Store. Dare! [QIWI.Wallet]
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