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What can I do when an app says "there is a billing problem with a family member's pervious purchase."

Trying to download an app that is in the "cloud" but no longer on my device. When I go to redownload I get "there is a billing problem with a family member's previous purchase." I only get that message for when I try to redownload this specific app, but I can download other apps without any issues. Anyone know how to fix this?


Posted on Jan 12, 2023 1:50 PM

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Posted on Jan 13, 2023 8:49 PM

Hi izabella135

Welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community.


Re: What can I do when an app says "there is a billing problem with a family member's pervious purchase."


View your purchase history for the App Store, iTunes Store, and other Apple media services - Apple Support


Re: " I only get that message for when I try to redownload this specific app,"


Seems like that app may have been purchased by the family member who has a billing problem in their Apple ID account. I may be wrong.


How to see what you were charged for:

If you see 'apple.com/bill' on your billing statement - Apple Support


Re: Anyone know how to fix this?


Seems the family member (or a parent) needs to straighten out their billing problem so things return to normal.


If a message says 'billing problem with previous purchase' or 'verification required' – Apple Support


Or if you are the "family organiser" and pay for family purchases, you might need to check if your payment method has a valid expiry date, or if a new payment method needs to be added ... ie: to cover an amount owing, or for ongoing subscriptions.


What to do:

If you need to change or update your Apple ID payment method – Apple Support


How to: Add a payment method to your Apple ID - Apple Support


If there is money owing or active subscriptions,

if needed: add a new payment method, before deleting an old one.

How to: Remove a payment method from your Apple ID - Apple Support


Else:

If needed:

You might want to reach out to the Billing Support Team:

Find answers to your questions about purchases, subscriptions, payments, and billing:

Subscriptions and Billing - Official Apple Support


All the best :-)

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Jan 13, 2023 8:49 PM in response to izabella135

Hi izabella135

Welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community.


Re: What can I do when an app says "there is a billing problem with a family member's pervious purchase."


View your purchase history for the App Store, iTunes Store, and other Apple media services - Apple Support


Re: " I only get that message for when I try to redownload this specific app,"


Seems like that app may have been purchased by the family member who has a billing problem in their Apple ID account. I may be wrong.


How to see what you were charged for:

If you see 'apple.com/bill' on your billing statement - Apple Support


Re: Anyone know how to fix this?


Seems the family member (or a parent) needs to straighten out their billing problem so things return to normal.


If a message says 'billing problem with previous purchase' or 'verification required' – Apple Support


Or if you are the "family organiser" and pay for family purchases, you might need to check if your payment method has a valid expiry date, or if a new payment method needs to be added ... ie: to cover an amount owing, or for ongoing subscriptions.


What to do:

If you need to change or update your Apple ID payment method – Apple Support


How to: Add a payment method to your Apple ID - Apple Support


If there is money owing or active subscriptions,

if needed: add a new payment method, before deleting an old one.

How to: Remove a payment method from your Apple ID - Apple Support


Else:

If needed:

You might want to reach out to the Billing Support Team:

Find answers to your questions about purchases, subscriptions, payments, and billing:

Subscriptions and Billing - Official Apple Support


All the best :-)

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