Endless Payment Method Requirement Cycle

I am trying to redownload a free app, but the App Store keeps asking me to view my payment methods, even though I told them several times that I have no payment method. It’s an endless cycle of reviewing, confirming, and reviewing again, and I can’t download the app. It’s irritating me.

Posted on Jul 26, 2021 9:25 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Jul 27, 2021 9:22 AM

Unless you see a NONE payment method choice in the payment methods of your account details, you must have a valid payment method listed in your account. Even for free apps.


Buy and redeem an iTunes/App Store gift card as your payment method.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 11.4; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 7.5; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 14.6; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14.6; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14.6; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 14.6  HomePods, audioOS 14.6 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

1 reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jul 27, 2021 9:22 AM in response to cutlefish

Unless you see a NONE payment method choice in the payment methods of your account details, you must have a valid payment method listed in your account. Even for free apps.


Buy and redeem an iTunes/App Store gift card as your payment method.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 11.4; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 7.5; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 14.6; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14.6; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14.6; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 14.6  HomePods, audioOS 14.6 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

Endless Payment Method Requirement Cycle

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.