How do I force App Store payment processing to unlock my locked Apple Account?

So I’m locked out of my Apple App Store account mainly my Gmail account because I didn’t update it and somehow I can’t open the app to get my mail. I called Apple and they told me they can’t push the button to process the payment. It has to be done automatically I’ve been sitting around waiting for hours now and I still haven’t took the payment. How do I force the payment? This is crazy.




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iPhone 14, iOS 18

Posted on Apr 16, 2025 1:53 PM

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Posted on Apr 16, 2025 2:11 PM

If your current payment method has been deemed invalid due to a failed payment, you may be required to add a different payment method that is valid or use a Gift Card to force payment.

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


That is simply what Apple provides on their Support Page, if you contacted Apple directly and were told something different or there was a different issue, then there is nothing else we can say to refute the advice given.

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Apr 16, 2025 2:11 PM in response to AtApplesWill

If your current payment method has been deemed invalid due to a failed payment, you may be required to add a different payment method that is valid or use a Gift Card to force payment.

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


That is simply what Apple provides on their Support Page, if you contacted Apple directly and were told something different or there was a different issue, then there is nothing else we can say to refute the advice given.

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