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Why so i need a card t download free app?

Does anyone know why i need a mastercard to download a free app? And also, when i add my card to apple wallet it says fail and i still cant download!!! I have money in my card even tho its a free app🤦🏼‍♀️

iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 15

Posted on Jun 22, 2022 4:44 AM

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You may need to have a payment method on file, even if the app you want to download is free.

 

To verify your payment information: Sign in to your Apple ID account page and edit / update 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)

-> Add first the new card, then remove the old one.


See -> Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID

Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)


You can also use your Apple ID balance as payment method: Add money to your Apple ID balance

Add money to your Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)

 

When you update your payment method -> It would take about 1 to 3 business days in order to process.

 


when i add my card to apple wallet it says fail and i still cant download

Apple Pay is the way to pay. It replaces your physical cards and cash with a method of payment that is private, easier and safer. Whether you pay in a store, on a website or in an app. This is the new payment.

it is actually the same as paying contactless with your bank card, only via the iPhone.

 

See -> Use Apple Pay for contactless payments on iPhone

Use Apple Pay for contactless payments on iPhone – Apple Support (UK)




Posted on Jun 22, 2022 5:22 AM

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Jun 22, 2022 5:22 AM in response to aana261

You may need to have a payment method on file, even if the app you want to download is free.

 

To verify your payment information: Sign in to your Apple ID account page and edit / update 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)

-> Add first the new card, then remove the old one.


See -> Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID

Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)


You can also use your Apple ID balance as payment method: Add money to your Apple ID balance

Add money to your Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)

 

When you update your payment method -> It would take about 1 to 3 business days in order to process.

 


when i add my card to apple wallet it says fail and i still cant download

Apple Pay is the way to pay. It replaces your physical cards and cash with a method of payment that is private, easier and safer. Whether you pay in a store, on a website or in an app. This is the new payment.

it is actually the same as paying contactless with your bank card, only via the iPhone.

 

See -> Use Apple Pay for contactless payments on iPhone

Use Apple Pay for contactless payments on iPhone – Apple Support (UK)




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