How to pay for Apple TV+ with an Apple Gift Card from Russia in 2026
Apple TV+ is Apple's streaming service with exclusive shows from Apple Studios: «Severance», «Ted Lasso», «Foundation», «Slow Horses», new Scorsese and Spotiswoode projects. It costs $9.99/mo in the US (~₽950) or even cheaper equivalents in other regions.
Since 2022, Russian cards don't work with Apple Pay or App Store. The solution — pay through Apple ID balance topped up with an Apple Gift Card. Apple debits monthly without any bank card.
Apple TV+ pricing by region
| Region | $/mo | In rubles |
|---|---|---|
| US | $9.99 | ~₽950 |
| Turkey | ~$2.50 | ~₽237 |
| India | ~$1.20 | ~₽115 |
| Argentina | ~$1.50 | ~₽142 |
| Ukraine | $4.99 | ~₽475 |
Indian Apple TV+ is cheapest. Turkey is the best balance of price and easy sign-up.
Bonus: every new Apple device purchase (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV) gives 3 free months of Apple TV+. If the device was bought via parallel imports in Russia, this trick often still works — try activating the promo in your Apple ID.
What you need
- iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV or PC with Apple TV (app in Microsoft Store).
- Email not tied to an existing Apple ID.
- Apple Gift Card for the chosen region.
- VPN for the Apple ID region for sign-up.
Step 1. Create an Apple ID
- appleid.apple.com in a browser on PC.
- Create Your Apple ID.
- Country/Region — Turkey, India, US or other.
- Name, email (new), DOB (18+), password.
- Confirm via email code.
Step 2. Sign in on the device
On iPhone / iPad
- Settings → [name at top] → Sign Out.
- Settings → Sign in to your iPhone.
- Enter new Apple ID. Don't Merge on "Merge data".
On Mac
- System Settings → Apple ID → Sign Out.
- Sign in → new Apple ID.
On Apple TV (4K)
- Settings → Users and Accounts → Sign Out.
- Sign in → enter the new Apple ID and password.
Step 3. Redeem Apple Gift Card
- App Store → profile → Redeem Gift Card or Code.
- Turn on VPN for the Apple ID region.
- Enter Code Manually → 16-character code.
- Redeem → balance updates.
Step 4. Subscribe to Apple TV+
Option A: via Apple TV app
- Open the Apple TV app (pre-installed on iOS / macOS).
- The home page shows a banner Subscribe to Apple TV+ · Try Free.
- Tap → Start Free Trial (if available) or Subscribe.
- Apple shows the price in local currency.
- Confirm Face ID — balance is debited.
Option B: via Settings
- Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions.
- Apple TV+ → Subscribe.
Trial period
Apple TV+ usually offers a 7-day free trial for new accounts. When the trial ends, Apple auto-charges the first payment from your Apple ID balance.
Device usage
After subscribing, the subscription works everywhere this Apple ID is signed in:
- iPhone, iPad — Apple TV app.
- Mac — Apple TV app.
- Apple TV 4K — on the home screen.
- Smart TV (Samsung, LG, Sony) — Apple TV app from the TV's app store.
- Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast — Apple TV app.
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X — Apple TV app from console store.
- Web — tv.apple.com in a browser.
On each device, the first launch asks for the new Apple ID — and the full catalog is available.
Quality and content
- 4K HDR Dolby Vision on all iPhone 11+, all iPad Pro, Mac, Apple TV 4K, compatible Smart TVs.
- Spatial Audio Dolby Atmos on AirPods Pro / Max and compatible speakers.
- Catalog is smaller than Netflix, but every show is original and high quality: «Severance» (24 eps), «Ted Lasso» (trilogy), «Foundation», «For All Mankind», «Slow Horses», «The Morning Show».
- 2026 additions: «Lessons in Chemistry 2», «Pachinko 2», new Brad Pitt film «F1: Le Mans».
Family Sharing — 6 people for one price
Apple TV+ auto-shares via Family Sharing at no extra cost — one Individual subscription covers all family members.
- Settings → Apple ID → Family Sharing.
- Add Member → invite via iMessage / email.
- Joined members get access on their devices.
One Apple ID + Family Sharing = up to 6 people watching for $9.99 (or ~$2.50 in Turkey).
Subscription management
Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions → Apple TV+:
- Next billing date.
- Cancel Subscription — runs until end of paid month, then stops without penalty.
- Resubscribe any time.
Where to buy Apple Gift Cards
Marix sells Apple Gift Cards US (from $5), Turkey (from ₺50) and India. RU card / SBP / USDT payment — code by email after purchase. A Turkish Apple Gift Card of ₺200 covers 6 months of Apple TV+ in Turkey.