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Unable to make in-app purchases

Pls tell me why it’s not letting me buy stuff on my games


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iPhone XR, iOS 16

Posted on Mar 6, 2023 6:00 PM

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Mar 7, 2023 1:57 AM in response to davianna65

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

You will receive an invoice from Apple on your default payment method, regardless of the iCloud+ subscription and/or the purchase of apps, music, etc.

 

If you have set your Apple Account balance as your default payment method, your default payment method will be used first by Apple when you need to make a payment.

Some purchases might require you to have a credit card on file, even if you use your Apple Account balance to make the purchase. 


See 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)

 

fyi: Not all credit & debit cards seem to work with App Store / iTunes Store, try a different one, or preferably a credit card. If your card is not accepted as a paymenf method, you need to contact your bank.


Add a payment method to your Apple ID

Add a payment method to your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)


Add money to your Apple Account balance

Add money to your Apple Account balance - Apple Support


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Unable to make in-app purchases

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