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Billing problem and app updating problems

Can someone help? I’ll explain in words. And before anyone tells me to turn on automatic updates, it is on. I’ve checked three times before writing this.


Whenever I try to update my apps, it asks for billing information. I know there is one app that I am not familiar with that is trying to charge my account 21$, however it shouldn’t be affecting my whole updating system. (Atleast I don’t think so) If anybody can help me, I’d appreciate that!

iPhone 11

Posted on Dec 14, 2022 10:03 PM

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Posted on Dec 15, 2022 12:52 AM

TheIphonestUserer wrote:

I know there is one app that I am not familiar with that is trying to charge my account 21$, however it shouldn’t be affecting my whole updating system.


Yes, it will.



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



Billing information is needed If you can't choose None as a payment method. The "None" option will not appear...


  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


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Dec 15, 2022 12:52 AM in response to TheIphonestUserer

TheIphonestUserer wrote:

I know there is one app that I am not familiar with that is trying to charge my account 21$, however it shouldn’t be affecting my whole updating system.


Yes, it will.



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



Billing information is needed If you can't choose None as a payment method. The "None" option will not appear...


  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


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