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How to verify my payment method

For whatever reason I’m unable to download even free games from the App Store How do I verify a payment method and why would I have to do this to play free games

Posted on Jul 29, 2022 7:20 PM

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Posted on Jul 29, 2022 11:19 PM

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

Check which payment method you have on file 

 

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

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


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.

 

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Jul 29, 2022 11:19 PM in response to Noel5460

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

Check which payment method you have on file 

 

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

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


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.

 

Jul 29, 2022 11:32 PM in response to Noel5460

Noel5460 Said:

"How to verify my payment method: For whatever reason I’m unable to download even free games from the App Store How do I verify a payment method and why would I have to do this to play free games"

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Purchases and Parental Controls:

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