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Invalid payment method for child Apple ID account creation

I tried to create the Apple ID account for my 12 yr old daughter but when given the access code it says INVALID PAYMENT METHOD. ERROR DESCRIPTION NOT AVAILABLE, and it won't let me do anything else. What can I do?



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iPhone 13, iOS 15

Posted on Oct 11, 2021 9:22 PM

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Oct 21, 2021 10:51 AM in response to Mosmega

Contact Apple ID Support for assistance.  See the Apple Support articles below for contact information.  


Apple ID - Official Apple Support.   -


Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - Apple Support.  *   (Link doesn’t always load)  


Get Support      -    Work through the screens to get a chat option. You may have to pick a slightly different problem.


Apple Support schedule phone call.   -


If necessary, try Twitter


https://twitter.com/AppleSupport.    -          


From the Apple Support article below. 


Without proof of your identity via security questions and other carefully selected criteria, Apple Support can't help you reset a password or perform any other actions on your account. These policies are audited and reviewed on a regular basis.


Security and your Apple ID - Apple Support.      *

Oct 12, 2021 6:12 AM in response to titacastillo

Review this document about what to do "If your payment method is declined in the App Store or iTunes Store" Click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT203005 It mostly just suggests you make sure your payment method is up to date or to try a different one. Apple is probably just checking with the system linking to your financial institution and asking if the payment method is valid. The system is providing a negative response. Make sure the name and address are entered exactly as it appears on your financial institution bills and that the 3 digit CVV is correct. Check with your financial institution about the status of your card.


Make sure this is one of the 'Payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID'; click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT202631 For most people this means a card from the same country as the store you are using.


If you still have problems Click here --> https://support.apple.com/choose-country-region/ Select your country, then a product. If you don't see one that handles your issue then keep experimenting with selections until you reach one that gets you a chat session or a telephone call and get the representative to redirect you.


or:


Contact Apple for support and service --> "See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world." - https://support.apple.com/HT201232

Nov 20, 2021 9:54 AM in response to Pipesdec29

Have you tried creating the account on a computer? I have read several posts that stated they could create the account on a computer when creating it on a device failed.


Some things you can try. Do you have access to another WiFi network where you can try? That has worked for several people.


Try a restart.


Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch    *


Try a forced restart.


Reset Device. -

Invalid payment method for child Apple ID account creation

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