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why can’t I update my apps without a card on file

iPhone SE, iOS 15

Posted on Feb 15, 2022 4:31 PM

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Posted on Feb 16, 2022 4:18 AM

You may need to have a payment method on file, even if the app you want to download is free, see the following Apple articles:

If you can’t download or update apps on your iPhone or iPad

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT207165

See also this Apple article: Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT202631

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Feb 16, 2022 4:18 AM in response to Jackiebarnes

You may need to have a payment method on file, even if the app you want to download is free, see the following Apple articles:

If you can’t download or update apps on your iPhone or iPad

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT207165

See also this Apple article: Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT202631

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