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My payment method is not valid in the App Store

I am having problems with purchase. It is saying to change my payment method for the region. I made serval attempts to change but no avail.



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Posted on Oct 22, 2022 2:41 PM

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Oct 22, 2022 3:18 PM in response to mccloyd

If you change Country or Region, you must comply with all regulations described here ->  Change your Apple ID country or region

Change your Apple ID country or region - Apple Support (KW)

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What to do before you change your country or region


1.

You need to ZERO your Apple ID balance.

Depending on the amount:

1.

If your balance is less than the cost of a single item, contact Apple Support directly, they will help you clear your balance: Get Support

 

2.

See -> Check your Apple ID balance

Check your Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)

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If you have Apple ID balance you can't use.

You can't redeem or return Apple Gift Cards, App Store & iTunes Gift Cards or unused Apple ID balance for cash, except as required by law. If your jurisdiction allows the refund of redeemed gift balances, you can contact Apple Support to request a refund

When you contact Apple, include the following information:

•           Your Apple ID.

•           The refund amount.

•           Your current delivery address. 


2.

You need to Cancel your subscriptions and wait until the end of the subscription period


3.

Make sure that you have a payment method for your new country or region. See what payment methods you can use.

You need to have a debit / credit card issued by a bank in your new country.

You need to have a billing address in your new country.

 

My payment method is not valid in the App Store

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