Can’t use gift card for in-app purchases

I have ten dollars registered on my Apple ID and there isn’t any cards registered on my Apple ID, I am trying to buy a 6.99 thing in app and it says I need to verify my card information? Please help it hasn’t been working for awhile now.

iPhone SE, iOS 13

Posted on Feb 14, 2020 8:02 PM

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Posted on Feb 17, 2020 11:12 AM

Greetings Chloe_alxndr,


Thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities! I understand Apple ID balance is the only payment method associated with your Apple ID, and you're unable to make an in-app purchase.


Have you made a purchase in the App Store previously? If not, check out the following information: "In some cases, like if you're using an existing Apple ID with the App Store for the first time, you must provide payment information." - If you can't remove your last payment method or use no payment method with your Apple ID - Apple Support


When adding a credit card to your Apple ID payment methods, your Apple ID balance will be charged first for your in-app purchase: How App Store and iTunes Store purchases are billed - Apple Support


Cheers.

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Feb 17, 2020 11:12 AM in response to Chloe_alxndr

Greetings Chloe_alxndr,


Thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities! I understand Apple ID balance is the only payment method associated with your Apple ID, and you're unable to make an in-app purchase.


Have you made a purchase in the App Store previously? If not, check out the following information: "In some cases, like if you're using an existing Apple ID with the App Store for the first time, you must provide payment information." - If you can't remove your last payment method or use no payment method with your Apple ID - Apple Support


When adding a credit card to your Apple ID payment methods, your Apple ID balance will be charged first for your in-app purchase: How App Store and iTunes Store purchases are billed - Apple Support


Cheers.

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