My card was stolen and right now I don't give you one and it won't let me download some applications that I can do

It won't let me download some applications without first putting a payment method. The debit card I use was stolen and the new one will come in a few days. What can I do?

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 15, 2023 8:59 PM

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Posted on Aug 16, 2023 12:46 AM

You can have a credit card / debit card on file and an Apple Account balance.

If you have set your Apple Account balance as your default payment method, your default payment method will be used first by Apple when you need to make a payment.


In the meantime that you are waiting for your new card, you can set your Apple Account balance as your default payment method.


See -> Add a payment method to your Apple ID

Add a payment method to your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)

  • if you want to use your Apple ID balance, you need to set your Apple ID balance as your default payment.



See also -> 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 ⤵️

  • You can't use your Apple Account balance to send gifts or gift cards.
  • If you use Family Sharing, your family members can't spend your Apple Account balance. Funds that you add to your Apple Account balance are only available to you. Find out more about how purchases are billed to your Apple Account balance.
  • Some purchases might require you to have a credit card on file, even if you use your Apple Account balance to make the purchase.


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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Aug 16, 2023 12:46 AM in response to estuardo33

You can have a credit card / debit card on file and an Apple Account balance.

If you have set your Apple Account balance as your default payment method, your default payment method will be used first by Apple when you need to make a payment.


In the meantime that you are waiting for your new card, you can set your Apple Account balance as your default payment method.


See -> Add a payment method to your Apple ID

Add a payment method to your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)

  • if you want to use your Apple ID balance, you need to set your Apple ID balance as your default payment.



See also -> 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 ⤵️

  • You can't use your Apple Account balance to send gifts or gift cards.
  • If you use Family Sharing, your family members can't spend your Apple Account balance. Funds that you add to your Apple Account balance are only available to you. Find out more about how purchases are billed to your Apple Account balance.
  • Some purchases might require you to have a credit card on file, even if you use your Apple Account balance to make the purchase.


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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My card was stolen and right now I don't give you one and it won't let me download some applications that I can do

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