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why can’t i make purchases on genshin with apple gift cards

i use money for genshin impact. i use gift cards all the time. i use gift cards and make my purchases through the in game option. this way of purchasing has always worked out for me. about a week ago i bought another gift card and redeemed and as i went to purchase welkin it said i needed to verify and i did. but then it brought me to an add payment method screen. i don’t have a payment method. i use gift cards and that’s the only way i make purchases. i’m extremely confused on why this happened. it worked about a month ago and now it doesn’t. i have already contacted apple support and they have said i don’t have a chargeback or an unpaid order so i’m confused on why this is happening. does genshin not take gift cards as a way to purchase something? or is it a problem on my IOS device? please help me.

iPad, iPadOS 16

Posted on Mar 6, 2023 4:22 PM

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Posted on Mar 7, 2023 2:19 AM

i don’t have a payment method.

If I understand correctly you use your Apple Account balance as a payment method.

If you have set your Apple Account balance as your default payment method, your default payment method will be used first by Apple when you need to make a payment.

Some purchases might require you to have a credit card on file, even if you use your Apple Account balance to make the purchase.


You can check your Apple Account balance -> Check your Apple Account balance -> Check your Apple Account balance – Apple Support (UK)


they have said i don’t have a chargeback or an unpaid order

Please check: If a message says 'billing problem with previous purchase' or 'verification required'

If your payment method has expired, declined or failed, or a message says "There is a Billing Problem with a Previous Purchase"


See also -> If your payment method is declined in the App Store or iTunes Store, see -> 

If your payment method is declined in the App Store or iTunes Store - Apple Support

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How to complete your purchase if a payment failed or was declined

  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


Click here for more support and assistance.

 

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Mar 7, 2023 2:19 AM in response to angieelover

i don’t have a payment method.

If I understand correctly you use your Apple Account balance as a payment method.

If you have set your Apple Account balance as your default payment method, your default payment method will be used first by Apple when you need to make a payment.

Some purchases might require you to have a credit card on file, even if you use your Apple Account balance to make the purchase.


You can check your Apple Account balance -> Check your Apple Account balance -> Check your Apple Account balance – Apple Support (UK)


they have said i don’t have a chargeback or an unpaid order

Please check: If a message says 'billing problem with previous purchase' or 'verification required'

If your payment method has expired, declined or failed, or a message says "There is a Billing Problem with a Previous Purchase"


See also -> If your payment method is declined in the App Store or iTunes Store, see -> 

If your payment method is declined in the App Store or iTunes Store - Apple Support

⤵️

How to complete your purchase if a payment failed or was declined

  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


Click here for more support and assistance.

 

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