My country’s bank(Nigeria) stopped every payment on apple, most of my apps needs to be updated I’ve not been able to update cause when I try to update or download new apps it tells me I have problem with previous billing I should add a payment method, and when I add it declines, it’s so frustrating that I can’t use my WhatsApp anymore. Please I need help.
iPhone XS, iOS 15
See -> Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID
Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)
fyi: Not all credit & debit cards seem to work with App Store / iTunes Store, try a different one, or preferably a credit card. If your card is not accepted as a paymenf method, you need to contact your bank.
You can use your Apple Account balance, see -> Add money to your Apple Account balance
Add money to your Apple Account balance - Apple Support
Nigeria
Where to buy a physical Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card: actually, you can buy an Apple gift card at many places, at an Apple Store or an Apple Authorized Reseller in your region.
See also the following Apple articles:
How to redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card
How to redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card – Apple Support (UK)
When redeeming a gift card, the amount will be credited to your (1) Apple Account balance and (2) you need to set your Apple Account balance as your default payment.
(1)
See -> Check your Apple Account balance
Check your Apple Account balance – Apple Support (UK)
(2)
See -> Add a payment method to your Apple ID
Add a payment method to your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)
If you already use your Apple Account balance, the Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card is automatically added to your Apple Account balance.
If you're still unable to update your payment method, Contact Apple Support.
What you can buy with your Apple Gift Card or Apple Account balance
What you can buy with your Apple Gift Card or Apple Account balance – Apple Support (UK)
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See also this Apple article: If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card
If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card - Apple Support
Beware of -> About Gift Card Scams -> About Gift Card Scams - Official Apple Support
If you still need help, get support from Apple directly -> Get Support or call Apple in your region see -> Contact Apple for support and service or check -> here for more support and assistance.
See -> Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID
Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)
fyi: Not all credit & debit cards seem to work with App Store / iTunes Store, try a different one, or preferably a credit card. If your card is not accepted as a paymenf method, you need to contact your bank.
You can use your Apple Account balance, see -> Add money to your Apple Account balance
Add money to your Apple Account balance - Apple Support
Nigeria
Where to buy a physical Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card: actually, you can buy an Apple gift card at many places, at an Apple Store or an Apple Authorized Reseller in your region.
See also the following Apple articles:
How to redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card
How to redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card – Apple Support (UK)
When redeeming a gift card, the amount will be credited to your (1) Apple Account balance and (2) you need to set your Apple Account balance as your default payment.
(1)
See -> Check your Apple Account balance
Check your Apple Account balance – Apple Support (UK)
(2)
See -> Add a payment method to your Apple ID
Add a payment method to your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)
If you already use your Apple Account balance, the Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card is automatically added to your Apple Account balance.
If you're still unable to update your payment method, Contact Apple Support.
What you can buy with your Apple Gift Card or Apple Account balance
What you can buy with your Apple Gift Card or Apple Account balance – Apple Support (UK)
and ⤵️
-----
See also this Apple article: If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card
If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card - Apple Support
Beware of -> About Gift Card Scams -> About Gift Card Scams - Official Apple Support
If you still need help, get support from Apple directly -> Get Support or call Apple in your region see -> Contact Apple for support and service or check -> here for more support and assistance.
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