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How do I update an app on my iPhone without a payment method?

How do I update my app with out have a payment method


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Posted on Sep 2, 2023 11:07 AM

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Posted on Sep 2, 2023 11:23 AM

You can download free apps, but you may need to have a valid payment method on file, even if the app you want to download is free. 

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.


Free apps has also In-app pruchase.

See -> Buy additional app features with in-app purchases and subscriptions

Buy additional app features with in-app purchases and subscriptions


See also -> Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions

Legal - Apple Media Services - Apple

 

See the following Apple articles:

Add a payment method to your Apple ID

Add a payment method to your Apple ID - Apple Support


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.



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Sep 2, 2023 11:23 AM in response to brittainy113

You can download free apps, but you may need to have a valid payment method on file, even if the app you want to download is free. 

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.


Free apps has also In-app pruchase.

See -> Buy additional app features with in-app purchases and subscriptions

Buy additional app features with in-app purchases and subscriptions


See also -> Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions

Legal - Apple Media Services - Apple

 

See the following Apple articles:

Add a payment method to your Apple ID

Add a payment method to your Apple ID - Apple Support


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.



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