How to fix "Verification Required" issue while downloading free apps on iPhone

I. Have. An. Apple. 14. Plus and. I. Have. A. Credit. Card. With. My. Phone. But. When. I. Have. No. Money. On. My. Card the. Phone will not. Let me. Order. Any. Free. Apps. I. Keep. Getting. VERIFICATION REQUIRED Just. Trying. To. Order. Free. Games. Like. One. Of. Those. Android phone I ain’t never. Seen VERIFICATION REQUIRED. THANK YOU.


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iPhone 14, iOS 17

Posted on Mar 20, 2024 11:26 PM

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Mar 21, 2024 1:33 PM in response to FrancLoP

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If a gift card does not work, add a payment method. Sometimes fgift cards alone do not satisfy Apple's requirements. On an iPhone or iPad (note that the details may vary slightly depending upon which iOS version you are running) :

1. Open the Settings app.

2. Tap your name.

3. Tap Media & Purchases (or Payment & Shipping). You might be asked to sign in with your Apple ID.

4. Tap Manage Payments. Depending upon the iOS version you use you might not see this step.

5. Tap Add Payment Method. Enter the new payment method, then tap Done.

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