Why won’t App Store accept my billing information for something free

When trying to download a free app, it asks me to verify my billing information. My card comes up automatically with the right information, but I can’t even click done if I don’t add another payment method but the one I’m trying to use it already on there, it just won’t accept it for some reason

iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 17

Posted on Dec 21, 2023 4:24 AM

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Posted on Dec 21, 2023 8:05 AM

Calrob21 wrote:

When trying to download a free app, it asks me to verify my billing information. My card comes up automatically with the right information, but I can’t even click done if I don’t add another payment method but the one I’m trying to use it already on there, it just won’t accept it for some reason

Have you tried removing and re-adding the payment method? Apple may require a valid payment method (which cannot be a gift card) for verification purposes. It may be charged a small amount to verify it but this will be automatically refunded.


Add a payment method to your Apple ID - Apple Support

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Dec 21, 2023 8:05 AM in response to Calrob21

Calrob21 wrote:

When trying to download a free app, it asks me to verify my billing information. My card comes up automatically with the right information, but I can’t even click done if I don’t add another payment method but the one I’m trying to use it already on there, it just won’t accept it for some reason

Have you tried removing and re-adding the payment method? Apple may require a valid payment method (which cannot be a gift card) for verification purposes. It may be charged a small amount to verify it but this will be automatically refunded.


Add a payment method to your Apple ID - Apple Support

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