You completed a purchase in the App Store.
The price looked clear at checkout.
But when your card statement arrived, the amount was higher.
This difference often causes confusion.
The App Store price and the card billing amount don’t always match.
Why the Charged Amount Is Different
- Foreign exchange rate applied after purchase
- Currency conversion handled by the card issuer
- International transaction processing fees
- Tax or regional pricing adjustments
The App Store shows the purchase price at the time of payment.
The card network finalizes the converted amount later.
Authorization vs Final Billing
- Initial authorization uses an estimated exchange rate
- Final charge reflects the settlement rate
- Rates may change between authorization and posting
This timing gap creates visible price differences.
How to Verify the Correct Charge
- Check the original App Store receipt
- Review card statement currency conversion details
- Look for foreign transaction fees
- Confirm the settlement exchange rate
A higher posted charge does not always indicate an error.