Apple iTunes Pass Rolls-Out to US, UK and Other Countries

Apple on Wednesday has launched iTunes Pass for more regions after first debuting the service in Japan on Monday. Along with Germany, the US, and the UK, users of Australia, Spain, Canada and the Netherlands are also reporting the availability for their regions. The service isn't available  India as yet.

Apple has also noted that "iTunes Pass is not available in Brazil, China and Turkey" as of now. The iTunes Pass is compatible for devices running iOS 6 or higher. From the terms and conditions for (non-refundable, no resale) iTunes Gift Cards, iTunes Gifts, and iTunes Pass, a user must be atleast 13 years old along with a valid iTunes account, and it can be used only in the country in which they are purchased.

"Now you can add money directly to your iTunes or App Store account with iTunes Pass. To get iTunes Pass, go to the iTunes Store on your iOS device, scroll down, and tap the Redeem button. Then go in to any Apple Retail Store and let a Specialist know you want to add credit to your account. Open iTunes Pass in Passbook, and have the Specialist scan it and accept your payment. Your balance will be updated and can be used immediately," notes Apple on its website.

The iTunes Pass service by Apple essentially helps customers who use iTunes gift cards to purchase things on the iTunes Store, App Store and iBooks Store. In order to use new iTunes Pass, customers can add it in the existing Passbook app in iOS. Previously, users could already fill up their Kids account credit using physical gift cards purchased from brick-and-mortar Apple stores or by setting up an iTunes allowance for their kids.