Why can’t I add a payment method?
Why can’t I add a payment method?
iPhone 11, iOS 16
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Why can’t I add a payment method?
iPhone 11, iOS 16
Based on your country of residence and country you have selected under your Apple ID --> Payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID - Apple ...
Have you a Debit/Credit card that is issued to you that is valid internationally and is from the same Country / Region as your Apple ID.

Know it here --> If your payment method is declined in the App Store or iTunes ...
Check the following

If you can't choose None as a payment method only if...
Based on your country of residence and country you have selected under your Apple ID --> Payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID - Apple ...
Have you a Debit/Credit card that is issued to you that is valid internationally and is from the same Country / Region as your Apple ID.

Know it here --> If your payment method is declined in the App Store or iTunes ...
Check the following

If you can't choose None as a payment method only if...
Thanks for the quick reply, turns out the issue was that my current payment method was a family shared card with my wife, when we stopped family sharing on her phone & rebooted our phones I was then able to add a payment method.
Why can’t I add a payment method?