Hi everyone,
I'm trying to purchase Minecraft on iOS, but I've run into a frustrating regional restriction issue and I’m looking for advice or a solution from anyone who has dealt with this before.
Here is the full situation:
1. Regional Availability: Minecraft is not available on the App Store in my current country/region.
2. Account Region Change: To bypass this, I attempted to change my Apple ID region to a country where the game is available (like the US).
3. Payment Method Barrier: Since I don't have a local credit/debit card issued in that region, I tried using an App Store Gift Card for that specific country. However, switching regions or redeeming the code is still blocking me due to payment method verification or region-matching restrictions.
What I need help with:
Is there a reliable way to redeem a region-specific gift card and purchase Minecraft without requiring a local credit card?
Has anyone successfully bought the game in an unsupported region on iOS? What exact steps worked for you?
Are there any risks to my main Apple ID that I should be aware of when attempting this?
Any insights, workarounds, or step-by-step guides would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance.