i cant update or download an app because of the payment method??

it will keep telling me to add a payment method and i did add my phone number it didnt accept it?? i cant even update or download a free app?

Posted on Sep 22, 2023 8:54 AM

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Posted on Sep 22, 2023 9:00 AM

You have to have a valid payment tied to your Apple Account in order to download apps, even free apps. That means add a credit or debit card (if your bank supports Apple Pay) or put money into your Apple Cash account.

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