App Store Payment method

Cant download apps, My Iphone said "Your SIM card balance is not hign enough to make purchases, please increase your balance or provide a new payment method" even the app is free

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Mar 3, 2021 1:21 AM

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Posted on Mar 3, 2021 1:26 AM

The App may be free but you need a valid payment method for Apps to be downloaded, even free apps.


Alternatively, you can choose NONE as a payment method.


If you can't choose None when you edit your Apple ID payment information


  1. If you have an unpaid balance or payment due
  2. If you have a subscription that automatically renews
  3. If you're using the iTunes Store or App Store for the first time
  4. If you are not in the country or region you’re creating an Apple ID for
  5. If you changed your country or region
  6. If you're a part of Family Sharing


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Mar 3, 2021 1:26 AM in response to Lawaaa

The App may be free but you need a valid payment method for Apps to be downloaded, even free apps.


Alternatively, you can choose NONE as a payment method.


If you can't choose None when you edit your Apple ID payment information


  1. If you have an unpaid balance or payment due
  2. If you have a subscription that automatically renews
  3. If you're using the iTunes Store or App Store for the first time
  4. If you are not in the country or region you’re creating an Apple ID for
  5. If you changed your country or region
  6. If you're a part of Family Sharing


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