How to change the billing on my Apple ID to update apps?

It’s on this phone it won’t let me update any of my apps please help me


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iPhone 11, iOS 17

Posted on Nov 25, 2023 5:17 PM

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Posted on Nov 25, 2023 11:59 PM

You usually need to add a functioning payment method to your account. Even to re-download or update apps and for free apps. You can find the acceptable payment methods for your country here;

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


You need to add a 2nd functioning billing method before you can remove the 1st billing method.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 14.1.1;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 10.1.1; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 17.1.1; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 17.1.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 17; HomePods, audioOS 17.1.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Nov 25, 2023 11:59 PM in response to Babygirl05-13-18

You usually need to add a functioning payment method to your account. Even to re-download or update apps and for free apps. You can find the acceptable payment methods for your country here;

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


You need to add a 2nd functioning billing method before you can remove the 1st billing method.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 14.1.1;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 10.1.1; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 17.1.1; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 17.1.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 17; HomePods, audioOS 17.1.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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