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User profile for user: anahilol1
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Update apps

how do I update apps without a payment method?

iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 15, 2022 9:09 AM

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User profile for user: Raicya
Raicya
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Posted on Oct 15, 2022 10:36 AM

It is not possible.

You need to have a payment method on file, even if the app you want to download is free,

Check which payment method you have on file 


See also the following Apple articles:

Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID

Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)

 

Add money to your Apple ID balance

Add money to your Apple Account balance – Apple Support (UK)


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User profile for user: Raicya
Raicya
User level: Level 10
208,953 points

Oct 15, 2022 10:36 AM in response to anahilol1

It is not possible.

You need to have a payment method on file, even if the app you want to download is free,

Check which payment method you have on file 


See also the following Apple articles:

Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID

Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)

 

Add money to your Apple ID balance

Add money to your Apple Account balance – Apple Support (UK)


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