How do I fix my billing information?

I am unable to download or update any apps on my phone. It keeps telling me that my billing info is incorrect or that my payment has been declined but I’m trying to download and update free apps I don’t understand why it’s asking me for my payment information

Posted on Sep 29, 2017 5:22 AM

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Posted on Sep 29, 2017 5:43 PM

Hello C.Pilar21.

Welcome to Apple Support Communities

If I'm understanding correctly, you are having some trouble downloading and updating apps, even free ones. The App Store is awesome, and being able to download apps to enjoy is important. I will be happy to help.

Check out the steps below to see if it helps from our article: If your payment method is declined, or you have a billing issue with a previous purchase in the iTunes Store

If you have an unpaid balance, you'll see one of the following messages:

  • "There is a billing problem with a previous purchase. Please edit your billing info to correct the problem."
  • "There is a billing problem with a previous purchase. Click Purchase History to view and correct the problem. If you cancel you will not be able to buy until this billing issue has been resolved.”

To resolve the issue update your billing information on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch in Settings or from your Mac or PC in iTunes.

  • Make sure that your name and address match the information on file with your financial institution.
  • Make sure that the payment account you're using is in good standing.
  • If you're using store credit, make sure add enough credit in your account to cover your purchases.
  • If you can use any of these payment methods. You can't select None when you have an unpaid balance or payment due.

After you update your payment method, iTunes Store automatically attempts any outstanding orders with your updated billing information.

To see which order you need to pay for, you can view your purchase history on a Mac or PC. Your purchase history shows your most recent purchases first. To see details of any purchase, click the arrow to the left of the order date. Click Billing Info, to update your payment information. If you’d like to apply your store credit, click Pay. If you need to dispute a charge, use Report a Problem.

If you're using Family Sharing, and see this error message, the family organizer must update their billing information.



Cheers.
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Sep 29, 2017 5:43 PM in response to C.Pilar21

Hello C.Pilar21.

Welcome to Apple Support Communities

If I'm understanding correctly, you are having some trouble downloading and updating apps, even free ones. The App Store is awesome, and being able to download apps to enjoy is important. I will be happy to help.

Check out the steps below to see if it helps from our article: If your payment method is declined, or you have a billing issue with a previous purchase in the iTunes Store

If you have an unpaid balance, you'll see one of the following messages:

  • "There is a billing problem with a previous purchase. Please edit your billing info to correct the problem."
  • "There is a billing problem with a previous purchase. Click Purchase History to view and correct the problem. If you cancel you will not be able to buy until this billing issue has been resolved.”

To resolve the issue update your billing information on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch in Settings or from your Mac or PC in iTunes.

  • Make sure that your name and address match the information on file with your financial institution.
  • Make sure that the payment account you're using is in good standing.
  • If you're using store credit, make sure add enough credit in your account to cover your purchases.
  • If you can use any of these payment methods. You can't select None when you have an unpaid balance or payment due.

After you update your payment method, iTunes Store automatically attempts any outstanding orders with your updated billing information.

To see which order you need to pay for, you can view your purchase history on a Mac or PC. Your purchase history shows your most recent purchases first. To see details of any purchase, click the arrow to the left of the order date. Click Billing Info, to update your payment information. If you’d like to apply your store credit, click Pay. If you need to dispute a charge, use Report a Problem.

If you're using Family Sharing, and see this error message, the family organizer must update their billing information.



Cheers.

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