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Moving to a new country

I am considering changing my Apple ID to the new country I am moving to. However, I have read that I might lose access to Apps that I download in the original country, like Banking Apps. Is that true? Thanks!

iPhone 11 Pro

Posted on Jan 1, 2023 2:01 AM

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Posted on Jan 1, 2023 10:58 AM

This article describes how to change your country setting on everything using your Apple ID, and the requirements and results of doing this:

Read how to "Change your Apple ID country or region", click here --> Change your Apple ID country or region - Apple Support


"Redownload your apps, music, movies, TV shows, and books on any devices that you might use to play or read them in the future. Some types of content might not be available in your new country or region. (Learn what types of content and services are available in your new country or region. - Availability of Apple Media Services - Apple Support )"


Any apps on the phone now will remain but you may not be able to update them or redownload them should the need arise. From what others have said, some apps are fairly regional and unless the bank also exists in the other country then its apps may not be available. Ask the bank.

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Jan 1, 2023 10:58 AM in response to andrewchdr

This article describes how to change your country setting on everything using your Apple ID, and the requirements and results of doing this:

Read how to "Change your Apple ID country or region", click here --> Change your Apple ID country or region - Apple Support


"Redownload your apps, music, movies, TV shows, and books on any devices that you might use to play or read them in the future. Some types of content might not be available in your new country or region. (Learn what types of content and services are available in your new country or region. - Availability of Apple Media Services - Apple Support )"


Any apps on the phone now will remain but you may not be able to update them or redownload them should the need arise. From what others have said, some apps are fairly regional and unless the bank also exists in the other country then its apps may not be available. Ask the bank.

Moving to a new country

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