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Billing problem with a previous purchase error

Hi, I'm having the message said in the title show up whenever I try to update or download any apps. I've had it happen before, I know it's because of an unpaid balance as that's what it was the last time. Thing is, I haven't bought anything and checked my purchases and subscriptions and there's nothing pending. So I have no clue why it's saying there's an issue with that. I also no longer have a card on file, I had one but it had no money on it I believe but that shouldn't have been an issue either considering again I didn't buy anything.


If anyone could help that'd be great!

iPhone SE (Gen 2)

Posted on Sep 13, 2022 4:49 PM

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Posted on Sep 13, 2022 5:00 PM

Unless you have a NONE option in the payment methods, you usually have to have a valid payment method entered in your account details. Even for free apps or to update apps.


If the system thinks you have a defaulted payment, it won't let you use the account.


You need to solve this with Apple directly.


1-800-MY-APPLE


M1 Mac mini, macOS 12.6; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 15.6; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16; HomePods, audioOS 16 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Sep 13, 2022 5:00 PM in response to galaxywxlf

Unless you have a NONE option in the payment methods, you usually have to have a valid payment method entered in your account details. Even for free apps or to update apps.


If the system thinks you have a defaulted payment, it won't let you use the account.


You need to solve this with Apple directly.


1-800-MY-APPLE


M1 Mac mini, macOS 12.6; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 15.6; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16; HomePods, audioOS 16 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

Billing problem with a previous purchase error

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