Can’t use my Apple ID cash

Won’t allow me to use my Apple ID cash and doesn’t give me an option to select it as payment method

Posted on Nov 20, 2023 11:04 PM

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Posted on Nov 21, 2023 3:34 PM

Wondering where you are trying unsuccessfully to use your Apple ID cash:

Seems eligible purchases from Apple always first try to use your Apple ID Balance as the payment method.

What you can buy with your Apple Gift Card or Apple Account balance - Apple Support


NB: "Some purchases might require that you have a credit card on file, even if you use your Apple Account Balance to make the purchase". If needed: How to: Add a payment method to your Apple ID - Apple Support


You might want to check which payment methods Apple can accept in your country or region:

Payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID - Apple Support

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Else there is a quite different Apple Cash account:

The Apple Cash account used with Apple Pay is for sending and receiving money with people you know and trust:

How to: Send and receive money with Apple Cash - Apple Support

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Nov 21, 2023 3:34 PM in response to John_90

Wondering where you are trying unsuccessfully to use your Apple ID cash:

Seems eligible purchases from Apple always first try to use your Apple ID Balance as the payment method.

What you can buy with your Apple Gift Card or Apple Account balance - Apple Support


NB: "Some purchases might require that you have a credit card on file, even if you use your Apple Account Balance to make the purchase". If needed: How to: Add a payment method to your Apple ID - Apple Support


You might want to check which payment methods Apple can accept in your country or region:

Payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID - Apple Support

__________________________________________

Else there is a quite different Apple Cash account:

The Apple Cash account used with Apple Pay is for sending and receiving money with people you know and trust:

How to: Send and receive money with Apple Cash - Apple Support

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