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my app store won’t allow me to download apps because it says i need to update my payment information. it’s updated and says it’s declined when i dont want to purchase anything. i also have money in my account so i don’t see how it could be a problem. especially since i’m not purchasing anything just want to be able to download apps. help?

iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 13

Posted on Jun 5, 2020 4:00 PM

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Posted on Jun 5, 2020 4:18 PM

jemdip Said:

"downloading apps: my app store won’t allow me to download apps because it says i need to update my payment information. it’s updated and says it’s declined when i dont want to purchase anything. i also have money in my account so i don’t see how it could be a problem. especially since i’m not purchasing anything just want to be able to download apps. help?"

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A Couple of Thoughts:

  • Why it may not be Going Through:

I’d say contact the financial institution of this method of payment. Perhaps this purchase is seen as high suspicion if you’re are using it on a site, especially on a domain that you have never used it on before (Apple.com), if so.


  • Contact iTunes Store Staff:

For other Financial Assistance, contact Apple Support. These are user-to-user forums. We are not Apple.  Apple barely reads these site on their own time, as it is. Here is the information for contacting Apple Support:

Apple Phone Support:


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Jun 5, 2020 4:18 PM in response to jemdip

jemdip Said:

"downloading apps: my app store won’t allow me to download apps because it says i need to update my payment information. it’s updated and says it’s declined when i dont want to purchase anything. i also have money in my account so i don’t see how it could be a problem. especially since i’m not purchasing anything just want to be able to download apps. help?"

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A Couple of Thoughts:

  • Why it may not be Going Through:

I’d say contact the financial institution of this method of payment. Perhaps this purchase is seen as high suspicion if you’re are using it on a site, especially on a domain that you have never used it on before (Apple.com), if so.


  • Contact iTunes Store Staff:

For other Financial Assistance, contact Apple Support. These are user-to-user forums. We are not Apple.  Apple barely reads these site on their own time, as it is. Here is the information for contacting Apple Support:

Apple Phone Support:


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