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why can’t I update my apps it was add payment method and I add a card then it says declined but I haven’t purchased anything

why can’t I update my apps it was add payment method and I add a card then it says declined but I haven’t purchased anything

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 16

Posted on Jun 29, 2023 4:58 AM

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Posted on Jun 29, 2023 6:56 AM

Start here, see -> 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.

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Jun 29, 2023 6:56 AM in response to justic290

Start here, see -> 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.

why can’t I update my apps it was add payment method and I add a card then it says declined but I haven’t purchased anything

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