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Why I can’t download apps without using a credit card

iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 15

Posted on Sep 6, 2022 6:20 PM

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Posted on Sep 7, 2022 2:17 AM

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


You can 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)

  • then set your Apple ID balance as default payment method.

 

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

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


❗️Watch out for -> About Gift Card Scams -> About Gift Card Scams - Official Apple Support


Click here for more support and assistance.



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Sep 7, 2022 2:17 AM in response to GigiDFox

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


You can 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)

  • then set your Apple ID balance as default payment method.

 

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

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


❗️Watch out for -> About Gift Card Scams -> About Gift Card Scams - Official Apple Support


Click here for more support and assistance.



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