Unable to complete Apple Music purchase with linked card

I have a card linked to my account, I use it to pay for iCloud, but I can't pay for Apple Music, what should I do?



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Original Title: can’t pay for apple music

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 15

Posted on Oct 3, 2025 6:23 AM

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Posted on Oct 4, 2025 12:53 AM

Re: "can’t pay for apple music"


Wondering what happens when you try ? Eg: Error message ?


If a message says 'billing problem with previous purchase' or 'verification required' - Apple Support


✽ What to do: If your payment method is declined in the App Store or iTunes Store - Apple Support

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Re: "I have a card linked to my account, I use it to pay for iCloud,

but I can't pay for Apple Music, what should I do?"


Wondering if you already have a subscription, or if you just want to start a subscription:

Eg: ✽ See how to: Subscribe to Apple Music - Apple Support

or

See your purchases and subscriptions in the App Store on iPhone - Apple Support


✽ Maybe the card's expiry date needs updating ?

What to do: If you need to change or update your Apple Account payment method - Apple Support

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✽ If you are in India: See: About billing for Apple subscriptions and media products in India - Apple Support

_________________________

✽ If you are in Europe or Japan: See:About billing and purchases in Europe and Japan - Apple Support

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More Info. / Support / Contact options etc:

Subscriptions and Billing Support Website: Subscriptions and Billing - Official Apple Support

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Oct 4, 2025 12:53 AM in response to Alexashas

Re: "can’t pay for apple music"


Wondering what happens when you try ? Eg: Error message ?


If a message says 'billing problem with previous purchase' or 'verification required' - Apple Support


✽ What to do: If your payment method is declined in the App Store or iTunes Store - Apple Support

______________________________________________________

Re: "I have a card linked to my account, I use it to pay for iCloud,

but I can't pay for Apple Music, what should I do?"


Wondering if you already have a subscription, or if you just want to start a subscription:

Eg: ✽ See how to: Subscribe to Apple Music - Apple Support

or

See your purchases and subscriptions in the App Store on iPhone - Apple Support


✽ Maybe the card's expiry date needs updating ?

What to do: If you need to change or update your Apple Account payment method - Apple Support

_______________

✽ If you are in India: See: About billing for Apple subscriptions and media products in India - Apple Support

_________________________

✽ If you are in Europe or Japan: See:About billing and purchases in Europe and Japan - Apple Support

____________________________________

More Info. / Support / Contact options etc:

Subscriptions and Billing Support Website: Subscriptions and Billing - Official Apple Support

Unable to complete Apple Music purchase with linked card

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