How to create a US iTunes account, without a US credit card

So we’ve gotten a lot of questions about iTunes accounts – and the most common question seems to be how to open a US iTunes account if you don’t have a US credit card. A US iTunes account is pretty useful, as there are many US-Only apps and movies on the App store. Also, you need a US iTunes account to redeem those free iTunes Promotion Codes floating around. Read on how to do this, after the break.

It’s well known that in order to register for an iTunes account, you HAVE to have a credit card for that country, right? Well, wrong. And the strangest thing is – Apple doesn’t keep it much of a secret, since this article is based on their own support ticket. Anyway, let’s get cracking!

 

The procedure is actually very simple and requires only a valid e-mail and about 10 minutes of your time. So, here we go!

 

1. Sign out of your iTunes account (Store -> Sign Out)
2. Open the iTunes Store homepage
3. Scroll down and select Change Country from the Manage column
4. Select United States
5. Open the AppStore
6. Search for any FREE application
7. Click on Get App
8. Click Create New Account
9. Click Continue

Check the box next to “I have read and agree to the iTunes Terms and Conditions.” and click Continue

Fill out the fields, making sure to provide a valid e-mail address and click Continue

Select None as the payment option

Fill out the Salutation, First and Last name fields

Open maps.google.com

Search for Miami, Florida

Right Click on any place you you like and select What’s here

Fill out the Address fields in iTunes with the data from GMaps paying special attention to the Zip code and state (Note: It’s important to choose Florida since it is one of the few states with no VAT so no extra charge for the stuff you buy.)

Put in any telephone number you desire.

Click on Continue

Notice that a confirmation e-mail has been sent to your address.

Check your specified e-mail and click on the link.