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kolin80 Author

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Why is it asking for a billing verification for me to download apps

Why is it asking for a billing verification for me to download apps? It won’t let me download anything.

Posted on Jan 30, 2022 8:29 AM

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LD150

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Posted on Jan 30, 2022 8:41 AM

You need a valid payment method even for free apps.

Go to Settings, tap your Apple ID banner at the top of the screen, Payments & Shipping

Your card must be in date.

The country of the card bank must match the country region setting of the phone and App Store

You may need to uninstall any VPN which spoofs your country location.

If all else fails, reach out to Apple Support directly. Depending on your region, you may be able to reach them here: contact Apple Support

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