payment method declined and wont let me pay with apple pay

I try to get free apps and the app store tells me i need a billing verification and need to add a payment method. When i do it declines it even though there is money on that card that im trying to pay with.

iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 25, 2023 11:33 AM

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Posted on Aug 25, 2023 11:44 AM

Hi there,


Please try this


  1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app.
  2. Tap your name.
  3. Tap Payment & Shipping.
  4. Add a different payment method and remove the old one
  5. Try to complete your purchase.

If you still can't make a purchase


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Aug 25, 2023 11:44 AM in response to Penelope_07

Hi there,


Please try this


  1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app.
  2. Tap your name.
  3. Tap Payment & Shipping.
  4. Add a different payment method and remove the old one
  5. Try to complete your purchase.

If you still can't make a purchase


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