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Why is the App Store making me pay for free games

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Sep 3, 2022 12:36 AM

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Posted on Sep 3, 2022 1:06 AM

Tap Continue and sign in to view your billing information.

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

 

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


Check also ⤵️

1.

If you can't make purchases or update apps, including free apps, you need to update your payment method or add a new one


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 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



Additional:

See this Apple article: If you see No Service or Searching on your iPhone or iPad

If you see No Service or Searching on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

 

Click here for more support and assistance.

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Sep 3, 2022 1:06 AM in response to Kingsavage148

Tap Continue and sign in to view your billing information.

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

 

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


Check also ⤵️

1.

If you can't make purchases or update apps, including free apps, you need to update your payment method or add a new one


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 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



Additional:

See this Apple article: If you see No Service or Searching on your iPhone or iPad

If you see No Service or Searching on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

 

Click here for more support and assistance.

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