How to get a US iTunes account - for free! (with no credit card)

ehMax · May 5th, 2009, 02:13 PM

Amber Mac has written a piece on "Downloading the forbidden fruit of the U.S. iTunes Store"

"For a Canadian geek like me, browsing the U.S. iTunes Store is pure digital torture. I can see, but I can't touch. For years now, Apple support forums in Canada are littered with questions about why our iTunes Store has different content than the American one, especially in the category of TV Shows.

And as much as I'm sure we all love the innocence of CTV's Corner Gas, it would be a nice treat to load up on a racy program like Showtime's Californication now and again."

Click here to read Macworld Canada article.

- ehMax Comment: When I stayed a week in Florida last year, I picked up some US iTunes gift cards and was able to redeem in the US store without a credit card. For an address, I just used the Condo's address I was staying at.

Whenever I can, I purchase content from iTunes Canada but when not available, I purchase from the US store. To me, its no different than if I went into a Target while in the US, and bought some CD's while in the store.

lily18 · May 5th, 2009, 05:42 PM

So Canadian gift cards won't work in the US store then? I've been thinking of opening an account for the American store but I don't want to use a credit card. I was in the states on the weekend and thought of buying some gift cards...maybe next time.

ehMax · May 5th, 2009, 08:03 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by lily18
	So Canadian gift cards won't work in the US store then? I've been thinking of opening an account for the American store but I don't want to use a credit card. I was in the states on the weekend and thought of buying some gift cards...maybe next time.

Correct... Canadian gift cards will not work in the US Store.

gmark2000 · Jul 13th, 2009, 09:31 AM

Ye olde bump up for new 3GS owners.

SMG · Jul 17th, 2009, 03:58 AM

LOL! I always use 90210 too.

gmark2000 · Apr 15th, 2010, 02:00 PM

I just had reports from a friend that this doesn't work anymore. Has anyone else tried it or have an alternate source for a redemption code?

macminimonkey · Apr 18th, 2010, 12:16 PM

What doesn't work? A pre-paid mastercard to access US store or? I like to find out myself how to access US itunes store.

	Quote:			Originally Posted by gmark2000
	I just had reports from a friend that this doesn't work anymore. Has anyone else tried it or have an alternate source for a redemption code?

May 5th, 2009, 02:13 PM	#61
ehMax Mayor of ehMac Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: ehMac World Headquarters Posts: 7,362	Downloading the forbidden fruit of the U.S. iTunes Store Amber Mac has written a piece on "Downloading the forbidden fruit of the U.S. iTunes Store" "For a Canadian geek like me, browsing the U.S. iTunes Store is pure digital torture. I can see, but I can't touch. For years now, Apple support forums in Canada are littered with questions about why our iTunes Store has different content than the American one, especially in the category of TV Shows. And as much as I'm sure we all love the innocence of CTV's Corner Gas, it would be a nice treat to load up on a racy program like Showtime's Californication now and again." Click here to read Macworld Canada article. - ehMax Comment: When I stayed a week in Florida last year, I picked up some US iTunes gift cards and was able to redeem in the US store without a credit card. For an address, I just used the Condo's address I was staying at. Whenever I can, I purchase content from iTunes Canada but when not available, I purchase from the US store. To me, its no different than if I went into a Target while in the US, and bought some CD's while in the store. __________________ ehMac Twitter Page \| Join ehMac's Kiva.org Team, loan and change lives!

Jul 13th, 2009, 09:31 AM	#64
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Apr 15th, 2010, 02:00 PM	#66
gmark2000 Honourable Citizen Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oakville, ON Posts: 2,687	I just had reports from a friend that this doesn't work anymore. Has anyone else tried it or have an alternate source for a redemption code? __________________ Gary PMG5 Dual 2.5 • G5 iMac 20 • AlBook 17HD • BlackBook Core Duo • iPhone 3G • 2G 20Gb iPod • 60Gb iPod photo • 3G 4Gb Nano • 4x G3 iMacs • PM6100/60 (why am I keeping this?) Original Apple eWorld member • Apple user since 1982 • Yorkdale t-shirt #3! • Eaton Centre #7 • Sherway Gardens #5 • Pacific Centre • Fairview #5 Got any OS9 educational/kids' software?

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lily18 Full Citizen Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 142	So Canadian gift cards won't work in the US store then? I've been thinking of opening an account for the American store but I don't want to use a credit card. I was in the states on the weekend and thought of buying some gift cards...maybe next time.

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SMG Full Citizen Join Date: May 2005 Location: Halifax Posts: 55	LOL! I always use 90210 too.