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I try to download a app it asks for card info, there only like 20$ on the card, I put info in it tells me I was declined for 31$ I don’t have any subscription except for Apple Music that I canceled like 2 months ago what should I do? The app doesn’t cost money to download either?

iPhone 12, 16

Posted on Jan 27, 2023 2:51 PM

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Posted on Jan 28, 2023 5:05 AM

Review this document about what to do "If your payment method is declined in the App Store or iTunes Store" Click here --> If your payment method is declined in the App Store or iTunes Store - Apple Support It mostly just suggests you make sure your payment method is up to date or to try a different one. Apple is just checking with the system linking to your financial institution and asking if the payment method is valid. The system is providing a negative response. Make sure the name and address are entered exactly as it appears on your financial institution bills and that the 3 digit CVV is correct. Check with your financial institution about the status of your card.


Make sure this is one of the payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID; click here --> Payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID - Apple Support A solution may be to use a method from the same country as the store you are using, but Apple no longer states either way if this is a requirement (it used to say, "Make sure that the billing address for your payment method matches the billing address for your Apple ID" but has now dowsized this to "You might need to ask your financial institution to allow international purchases on your debit or credit card." in: If your payment method is declined in the App Store or iTunes Store - Apple Support .)

・Unfortunately the list is somewhat general and does not list individual brands of cards (I guess there are too many and are constantly changing).

・Also read any footnotes in the document.

・Finally, note that the document only says which methods _are_ acceptable, not which ones _must_ also be present under certain situations such as when a subscription is involved.


If you still have problems, contact official Apple Support. Click here --> Choose your country or region - Official Apple Support Select your country, then a product. If you don't see one that handles your issue then keep experimenting with selections until you reach one that gets you a chat session or a telephone call and get the representative to redirect you.


or:


See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world, in this article --> Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support



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Jan 28, 2023 5:05 AM in response to JulianGold

Review this document about what to do "If your payment method is declined in the App Store or iTunes Store" Click here --> If your payment method is declined in the App Store or iTunes Store - Apple Support It mostly just suggests you make sure your payment method is up to date or to try a different one. Apple is just checking with the system linking to your financial institution and asking if the payment method is valid. The system is providing a negative response. Make sure the name and address are entered exactly as it appears on your financial institution bills and that the 3 digit CVV is correct. Check with your financial institution about the status of your card.


Make sure this is one of the payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID; click here --> Payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID - Apple Support A solution may be to use a method from the same country as the store you are using, but Apple no longer states either way if this is a requirement (it used to say, "Make sure that the billing address for your payment method matches the billing address for your Apple ID" but has now dowsized this to "You might need to ask your financial institution to allow international purchases on your debit or credit card." in: If your payment method is declined in the App Store or iTunes Store - Apple Support .)

・Unfortunately the list is somewhat general and does not list individual brands of cards (I guess there are too many and are constantly changing).

・Also read any footnotes in the document.

・Finally, note that the document only says which methods _are_ acceptable, not which ones _must_ also be present under certain situations such as when a subscription is involved.


If you still have problems, contact official Apple Support. Click here --> Choose your country or region - Official Apple Support Select your country, then a product. If you don't see one that handles your issue then keep experimenting with selections until you reach one that gets you a chat session or a telephone call and get the representative to redirect you.


or:


See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world, in this article --> Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support



Jan 28, 2023 1:05 AM in response to JulianGold

Your account may have an issue with a previous purchase or Apple may not be accepting the card you are using.


Either way, you need to speak directly to Apple to resolve this issue with your account.


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