App Store Problem 'Payment Declined' (big problem)

Yes, but the :

You may be able to use other payment types in your country, like debit and Maestro cards.

implies that they are no longer accepted everywhere.

Yes I read what I copied.

But you said, "What are you trying to use as your payment method ? If a debit card then they are no longer accepted in all countries." Just thought of pointing it out for other users that debit cards may still be used. Not trying to argue here. Just letting everyone know that I'm still able to use my VISA debit card for app store purchases. ℹ

I had the same problem for the longest time and just fixed it I signed on on apple.com went into my account and updated billing info there and bang fixed my problem hope I help someone else with the same problem

Adixon1210, I had the same exact problem however but when i tried to update my billing information, when it comes under the "state" tab. I cant seem to fill that information up as it only requires two letters. I'm not from US. This has happened to me but it got fix for some unknown reason.

APPLE, please fix this ASAP because its getting really annoying having to be asked to update my billing information when I want to update or download something "FREE". On a side note, I realize it ONLY happens when my cash in the bank is low. Is that the cause mabye?

These are user-to-user forums, you're not talking to iTunes Support nor Apple.

What country shows on your account ? Unless you are in the US then you shouldn't be asked for a US state code.

ive tried this method and it doesn't work. Nothing works, 2+ months now and I can't update anything. Apple suck. No one seems to have an answer.

You say no one at Apple reads these posts? I've been on dozens of posts now different ways of trying to solve the same problem, and it seems in one or two cases this issue gets resolved, but unfortunately for most people buying an iPad or other apple product has been an expensive ,frustrating headache. This is a serious problem that needs resolving and maybe some one at Apple should read these posts and give us answers that work. For me and my family we now inform everyone we know about this issue and to buy android products instead,you CAN download free apps for free from them.

sorry you get the rant, this is just my last effort to find an answer before I get so angry and sell my iPad.

I tried doing this and after i did it it still said the same thing

I am having the same issue please someone help or reply how to fix this.

The name and address on your iTunes account matches, exactly, the name and address that the card is registered to ? And it was issued by a bank in the country where you are (and which is therefore the country on your iTunes account) ? If it's a debit card do you have a credit card that you could try ?

I'm having the same issue. I don't own a credit card or anything.. nothing is working. I have money in my bank account and I've always been using my debit card and I don't see the problem now. It wont let me download or do anything with my apps. I've talked to the people who work for apple and no help.

What is/isn't accepted by the iTunes validation can change over time. Are iTunes gift cards available in your country ? If they are you could potentially use them as your payment method.

Or to be able to download free items (including redownloading past purchases and app updates) see if you get the 'none' option so that you can remove the card : Change or remove your Apple ID payment information - Apple Support

I was having the same problem too and I think it was because I have an unpaid purchase. I was using a visa gift card to buy some apps and I accidentally bought something over my limit and sooner or later it asked me to fill in my billing information, but it kepted declining it and now it won't let me purchase anything. I was wondering if I could use a MasterCard gift card instead of a Visa Gift Card to put it in as the billing information sinced it asked me to fill in the bill info to purchase anything. I saw on my Visa card a bunch of post transactions from Apple and I don't know if it's Apple or my card and I need help with the bill declining problem everyone is having. Can u please help me?

Prepaid cards tend not to be accepted by the iTunes validation, part of the validation is that the card is registered to the same name and address as on your iTunes account (and have been issued by a bank in your country, and which is therefore the country on your iTunes account) - which prepaid cards won't be. Do you have a proper card that you could try ?

I actually don't have rn, is there another way?