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payment method and re-download apps issues

i have a problem with payment method. it can not pay, and I also re-download apps as well. what should I do?

MacBook, macOS 11.5

Posted on Jan 15, 2022 9:07 AM

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Posted on Jan 15, 2022 9:20 AM

Unless you see a None option in the payment methods of the account details, you usually need a functioning payment method to use your account, even for free apps or redownloaded apps.


Buy and redeem an iTunes/App Store gift card as your payment method is one idea to resolve this issue.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 12.1; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 8.3; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 15.2; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 15.2; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15.2; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 15.2; HomePods, audioOS 15.2 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Jan 15, 2022 9:20 AM in response to chitsada

Unless you see a None option in the payment methods of the account details, you usually need a functioning payment method to use your account, even for free apps or redownloaded apps.


Buy and redeem an iTunes/App Store gift card as your payment method is one idea to resolve this issue.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 12.1; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 8.3; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 15.2; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 15.2; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15.2; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 15.2; HomePods, audioOS 15.2 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

payment method and re-download apps issues

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