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MacBook Air (2020 or later)

Posted on May 18, 2022 2:49 AM

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Posted on May 18, 2022 3:04 AM

1.

See this Apple article: If your Apple ID is locked or disabled

If your Apple ID is locked or disabled - Apple Support (CA)

 -> Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication

Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support

 

2.

If your payment method is declined in the App Store or iTunes Store

If your payment method is declined in the App Store or iTunes Store - Apple Support

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Get more help

  • If you disputed a charge from the App Store or iTunes Store, contact your financial institution again to authorize that charge and future purchases from the App Store or iTunes Store.
  • If you're outside of the United States, you might need to contact your financial institution to allow international purchases.
  • In some countries and regions, your payment method might be declined because of changes to local law. Learn about billing and purchases in Europe or what to do if your card is declined in India.
  • If you still need help, contact Apple Support.


3.

If you see a message that says "Your account has been disabled in the App Store and iTunes", contact Apple Support for help.

You need to update your payment information.

👉 Sign in to your Apple ID account page and edit your Apple ID details.

https://appleid.apple.com

On the Sidebar click Payment methods -> then tap Payments Methods and tap Manage payment method.

 

Or -> Change, add or remove Apple ID payment methods

Change, add or remove Apple ID payment methods – Apple Support (UK)

 

Or use another payment method:

Add money to your Apple ID balance

Add money to your Apple ID balance - Apple Support (IN)

 

What you can buy with your Apple Gift Card or Apple ID balance

What you can buy with your Apple Gift Card or Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)

 

How to redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card

How to redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card – Apple Support (UK)


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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

May 18, 2022 3:04 AM in response to 101hi

1.

See this Apple article: If your Apple ID is locked or disabled

If your Apple ID is locked or disabled - Apple Support (CA)

 -> Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication

Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support

 

2.

If your payment method is declined in the App Store or iTunes Store

If your payment method is declined in the App Store or iTunes Store - Apple Support

⤵️

Get more help

  • If you disputed a charge from the App Store or iTunes Store, contact your financial institution again to authorize that charge and future purchases from the App Store or iTunes Store.
  • If you're outside of the United States, you might need to contact your financial institution to allow international purchases.
  • In some countries and regions, your payment method might be declined because of changes to local law. Learn about billing and purchases in Europe or what to do if your card is declined in India.
  • If you still need help, contact Apple Support.


3.

If you see a message that says "Your account has been disabled in the App Store and iTunes", contact Apple Support for help.

You need to update your payment information.

👉 Sign in to your Apple ID account page and edit your Apple ID details.

https://appleid.apple.com

On the Sidebar click Payment methods -> then tap Payments Methods and tap Manage payment method.

 

Or -> Change, add or remove Apple ID payment methods

Change, add or remove Apple ID payment methods – Apple Support (UK)

 

Or use another payment method:

Add money to your Apple ID balance

Add money to your Apple ID balance - Apple Support (IN)

 

What you can buy with your Apple Gift Card or Apple ID balance

What you can buy with your Apple Gift Card or Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)

 

How to redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card

How to redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card – Apple Support (UK)


May 18, 2022 5:12 PM in response to 101hi

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.   -


Apple on Twitter        


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.      *

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