Payment method is failing
How do you fix you’re payment method when it says failed? Because I can’t download any games or anything
iPhone 11
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How do you fix you’re payment method when it says failed? Because I can’t download any games or anything
iPhone 11
If you can't download, 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
If you can't choose None as a payment method then the Billing information is needed . The "None" option will not appear...
If you can't download, 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
If you can't choose None as a payment method then the Billing information is needed . The "None" option will not appear...
Verify your payment information, you need to -> Sign in to your Apple ID account page and edit / update your Apple ID details -> https://appleid.apple.com
Or see -> Add a payment method to your Apple ID -> Add a payment method to your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)
If you update your payment method or add funds to your Apple Account balance, It would take about 1 to 3 business days in order to process.
If you're still unable to update your payment method, Contact Apple Support.
See also the following Apple articles:
Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID
Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)
fyi: Not all credit & debit cards seem to work with App Store / iTunes Store, try a different one, or preferably a credit card.
If your card is not accepted as a paymenf method, you need to contact your bank.
Remove a payment method from your Apple ID -> Remove a payment method from your Apple ID - Apple Support
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If you can't remove a payment method
If you have subscriptions like iCloud+, have an unpaid balance, or you use purchase sharing, you must keep at least one payment method on file.
If you have followed all the steps and instructions and if you still need help, get support from Apple directly -> Get Support or call Apple in your region see -> Contact Apple for support and service or check -> here for more support and assistance.
Payment method is failing