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When I am trying to update it says I have some previous billing problems

This is the way it shows always

iPhone 11, iOS 15

Posted on Nov 7, 2021 11:23 PM

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Posted on Nov 8, 2021 7:06 AM

"There is a billing problem with a previous purchase."


You get this message because there is a problem paying for something you bought in the past and this needs to be resolved before Apple will let you make a new purchase, even free items. It isn't a problem with a specific item, it's with your payment method.


This document explains how to 'Change, add, or remove Apple ID payment methods' on an Apple mobile device, a Mac, or a PC; click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT201266

- If you are updating an old card and have ongoing subscriptions you may need to first add the new card and make it the primary payment method before deleting the old card.


If your payment method is declined in the App Store or iTunes Store, click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT203005

"There is a billing problem with a previous purchase." = "you have an unpaid balance in the App Store or iTunes Store"


- 'If you can't remove your last payment method or use no payment method with your Apple ID' click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT203905



If you still have problems Click here --> https://support.apple.com/choose-country-region/media-services 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



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Nov 8, 2021 7:06 AM in response to jayvir275

"There is a billing problem with a previous purchase."


You get this message because there is a problem paying for something you bought in the past and this needs to be resolved before Apple will let you make a new purchase, even free items. It isn't a problem with a specific item, it's with your payment method.


This document explains how to 'Change, add, or remove Apple ID payment methods' on an Apple mobile device, a Mac, or a PC; click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT201266

- If you are updating an old card and have ongoing subscriptions you may need to first add the new card and make it the primary payment method before deleting the old card.


If your payment method is declined in the App Store or iTunes Store, click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT203005

"There is a billing problem with a previous purchase." = "you have an unpaid balance in the App Store or iTunes Store"


- 'If you can't remove your last payment method or use no payment method with your Apple ID' click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT203905



If you still have problems Click here --> https://support.apple.com/choose-country-region/media-services 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



When I am trying to update it says I have some previous billing problems

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