Can I use a checking account number with my routing number as a method of payment

No, but a debit card connected to the account may be used.

Leahjball0420 wrote:

I don’t have Venmo , cash app, or PayPal on top of no debit or credit cards…otherwise I would totally be using them instead of asking! Literally the only form of payment is cash or my checking account and routing number! I guess I’m unfortunately out of luck or options…thanks anyway, take it easy!

Most banks offer debit cards. Perhaps it's time to think about getting on.

You can open a PayPal account, which supports transfers using a bank account number and routing code.

Use cash to purchase Apple Gift Cards and use the gift cards to make the purchase. Choose a reputable merchant when purchasing gift cards and purchase larger value cards.

Please review the Apple Support articles on gift cards and redeeming gift cards.

What type of gift card do I have? - Apple Support

How to redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes gift card - Apple Support

Add a payment method to your Apple ID - Apple Support

Leahjball0420 wrote:

I would appreciate it if you could make an exception and allow me to use my checking account and routing number, even more another response to allow me to know that there’s nothing I can do about it because it can’t be done.

This is a user-to-user technical support forum. No one here can do what you're asking. Unfortunately, it sounds as if you will not be able to use the feature.

Depending on the country you're in, you might look at other payment apps such as PayPal or Venmo.