i cant add a payment method

i’m trying to add my card to my payment methods and it won’t work and i also can’t get rid of one of my other payment methods. the button that says “add payment method” is not blue it’s grey and i try to press it, it doesn’t work.

iPhone 14, iOS 16

Posted on Nov 7, 2023 7:13 PM

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Posted on Nov 8, 2023 7:48 AM

sanyé wrote:

it’s grey and i try to press it, it doesn’t work.


That was important information and the information in an earlier post likely won't work in this situation. This is what you need:


If an app or feature on your device is not working, not appearing, or is restricted (grayed out), it may have been disabled using Screen Time, or by an IT administrator if you are using a device owned by an employer or educational institution.

- Read this support article If your Apple ID or other options are greyed out in Settings —> If your Apple ID is greyed out in Settings - Apple Support

Tap Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy > scroll to Allow Changes.

- If the device is managed (Settings > General > VPN & Device Management), contact the IT department that is doing the managing.




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Nov 8, 2023 7:48 AM in response to sanyé

sanyé wrote:

it’s grey and i try to press it, it doesn’t work.


That was important information and the information in an earlier post likely won't work in this situation. This is what you need:


If an app or feature on your device is not working, not appearing, or is restricted (grayed out), it may have been disabled using Screen Time, or by an IT administrator if you are using a device owned by an employer or educational institution.

- Read this support article If your Apple ID or other options are greyed out in Settings —> If your Apple ID is greyed out in Settings - Apple Support

Tap Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy > scroll to Allow Changes.

- If the device is managed (Settings > General > VPN & Device Management), contact the IT department that is doing the managing.




Nov 8, 2023 1:13 AM in response to sanyé

Try to verify your payment information, you need to Sign in to your Apple ID account page and edit / update your Apple ID details -> https://appleid.apple.com                                                     

  • On the Sidebar click Payment methods -> then tap Payments Methods and tap Manage payment method.


or

If you need to change or update your Apple ID payment method

If you need to change or update your Apple ID payment method - Apple Support

  • If you want to change your card, you need to add first the new card, then remove the old card.
  • or if you want to use your Apple ID balance, you need to set your Apple ID balance as your default payment.

 

or

Add a payment method to your Apple ID

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

  • If you want to change your card, you need to add first the new card, then remove the old card.
  • or if you want to use your Apple ID balance, you need to set your Apple ID balance as your default payment.


See also the following Apple articles:

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.


Remove a payment method from your Apple ID -> Remove a payment method from your Apple ID - Apple Support

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If you can't remove a payment method

If you have subscriptions like iCloud+, have an unpaid balance, or you use purchase sharing, you must keep at least one payment method on file.


If you have followed all the steps and instructions and 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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