Apple has disabled all payment processing in Russia as of April 1, 2026. Find out which services are affected and what Russian users can still access.
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Apple Turns Off Payments in Russia
Apple Payments Shut Down in Russia — Here Is What It Means for Millions of Users If you are wondering whether Apple Pay and App Store purchases still work in Russia, the short answer is no. As of April 1, 2026, Apple has officially disabled all payment processing for its services in Russia, leaving millions of users unable to buy apps, renew subscriptions, or access paid content through Apple platforms. Here is a complete breakdown of what happened, why it matters, and what Russian Apple users can still do. What Apple Has Actually Turned Off Apple confirmed in an official support document that new purchases, in-app purchases, and subscription renewals are no longer available in Russia. This is not a partial restriction. It covers the full breadth of Apple's paid ecosystem. The affected services include Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts subscriptions, Apple One bundles, all App Store purchases and subscriptions, Apple TV purchases and subscriptions, iTunes Store …
