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If you can't make purchases or update apps, including free apps, you need to update your payment method or add a new one. If you already verified that a payment method is available in your country or region and you're still having trouble, learn more.

Based on your country of residence and country you have selected under your Apple ID --> Payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID - Apple ...

Have you a Debit/Credit card that is issued to you that is valid internationally and is from the same Country / Region as your Apple ID.

Know it here --> If your payment method is declined in the App Store or iTunes ...

Check the following

1. The payment method that you are adding is of the same country as that of App Store Country on your iPhone
2. You have a valid payment plan debit/credit card from an authorised bank from the same country
3. Payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID - Apple Support
4. Learn more about family purchases and payments.
5. Please check if your Debit/Credit card is valid internationally

If you can't choose None as a payment method only if...

1. If you have an unpaid balance or payment due
2. If you have a subscription that automatically renews
3. If you're using the iTunes Store or App Store for the first time
4. If you are not in the country or region you’re creating an Apple ID for
5. If you changed your country or region
6. If you're a part of Family Sharing

If you are the owner or the owner has shared all information with you then to open Activation Lock:- If it is Activation locked, read here --> Turn off Activation Lock - Apple Support Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

Learn how to remove a device from a previous owner's account.

If you are not the owner and do not have the Apple ID and Password then there is no way that you can get into this iPhone unless the original owner shares the Apple ID and password with you. If you are lucky you can get into this iPhone if they (owner) accidentally remove the device from their apple ID.

See the replies to:

"Verification Required" prompt when tryin… - Apple Community

So I’m having trouble with just wanting t… - Apple Community

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/8466827?language=en

Use the same Apple ID every time you sign-in to use all Apple services like the App Store, iCloud, iMessage and FaceTime.

Where can I use my Apple ID?

You can sign in to all Apple services with a single Apple ID and password.

Your Apple ID is the account you use to access Apple services like the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime, and more. It contains the email address and password you use to sign in, plus all of the contacts, payment, and security details you use for all Apple services.

Here are some of the most common services that you can access to your Apple ID:

• App Store & Apple Arcade
• Apple Books
• Apple Music & Music Purchases
• Apple News
• Apple Online Store
• Apple Pay, Apple Card and Apple Cash 
• Apple Podcasts
• Apple Retail Services and Programs (Concierge, Joint Venture, Workshops and Youth Programs)
• Apple Store App
• Apple Support Communities
• AppleTV, Apple TV +, and Apple TV channels
• FaceTime
• ShareFamilies
• Find My
• Game Center
• iCloud
• iMessage
• iTunes
• Sign in to Apple

To manage your Apple ID account to your information, go Apple ID accounts page .

This list is provided for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. It is not intended to include all features or services that use Apple ID. Visit for more information  Apple ID support page

FaceTime is not available in all countries or regions. 

Apple media services and features may vary by country or region. Find out more about the offers in your country or region .