When a bead member formed of a bead core and a bead filler is transferred, the occurrence of deformation in the bead filler is restricted, and the shape accuracy thereof is improved. A plurality of supporting pawls provided on a transfer apparatus are brought into contact with an inside diameter portion of a bead core of a bead member to support it at a plurality of points in the circumferential direction, from the inner circumferential side. At the same time, an end of a bead filler is sucked and supported by suction pads joined to the supporting pawls via joint members. The bead member, while being held at the respective parts, is removed from a forming apparatus, is moved to a cartridge for storage, and is placed on a placing surface of the cartridge. Thereafter, the suction holding of the bead filler is released and the supporting pawls are moved away from the inside diameter portion of the bead core, thus transferring the bead member onto the cartridge.