🍎How to create a Turkish Apple ID — step-by-step guide 2026

What this guide covers

The Turkish App Store offers apps and subscriptions at significantly lower prices than most other regions. This guide walks you through creating a separate Apple ID with the Turkey region, entering a valid Turkish address, and topping up your balance using a gift card from Marix.

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1. Create a new Apple ID

Create your Turkish Apple ID in a browser rather than through iPhone settings — it's simpler and gives you more control.

1. Open appleid.apple.com in a browser.
2. Click "Create Your Apple ID".
3. Fill in the form: name, a new email address (not linked to another Apple ID), date of birth, and a strong password.
4. Verify your email — Apple will send a confirmation code.

Step 2. Set the region to Turkey

1. Log in to your new account at appleid.apple.com.
2. Go to "Personal Information" → "Country/Region".
3. Select Turkey.
4. The system will ask for a payment method and a billing address.

Step 3. Enter a Turkish address

You need a Turkish billing address. Use any real Turkish address — for example, a well-known shopping mall or hotel in Istanbul. The tax ID field (TC Kimlik) can be left blank.

Example address:

• Street: Istiklal Caddesi No:1
• District (İlçe): Beyoğlu
• City (İl): İstanbul
• Postal code: 34430

Step 4. Top up with a gift card

1. Buy a Turkish App Store gift card on Marix — payment in rubles is available.
2. Receive your code by email or in your Marix account dashboard.
3. On your iPhone/iPad, open the App Store → tap your avatar → "Redeem Gift Card or Code".
4. Enter the code manually or scan it.
5. Your balance will be credited in Turkish Lira.

Step 5. Make a purchase

Switch to your Turkish Apple ID on your device (Settings → [your name] → "Media & Purchases" → "View Account" → "Country/Region"). You can now access apps and subscriptions at Turkish prices.

Tips and common mistakes

• Use a separate account. Create a dedicated account for the Turkish Store — you cannot mix regions within a single Apple ID.
• No VPN required. Apple does not require a VPN to make purchases in the Turkish region.
• Subscriptions are account-bound. If you want a subscription like Apple Arcade across family devices, all devices need to be on the Turkish account or included in Family Sharing.
• Monitor the TRY rate. The savings from the Turkish region depend on the Lira exchange rate — compare prices periodically.

FAQ

Can I change the region of an existing Apple ID? Yes, but only if you have no unused balance, no active subscriptions, and all billing is settled. Creating a new account dedicated to Turkey is usually easier.

Do I need a real Turkish tax ID (TC Kimlik)? No — the field can be left blank. Apple does not verify it during account creation.

How fast are codes delivered from Marix? Codes are delivered automatically within a few minutes of payment confirmation.

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