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How do i subscribe to apple music when it doesn’t let me because of my payment method (paypal)

Posted on Nov 12, 2019 8:56 AM

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Posted on Nov 12, 2019 9:01 AM

Apple's document,

If you can't remove your last payment method or use no payment method with your Apple ID - https://support.apple.com/HT203905

says: "If you have any active subscriptions, you must have at least one payment method on file."


Existing account balance will be used first to make the actual payment, but you still need to enter an accepted valid payment method.


Payment methods you can use in the iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store - https://support.apple.com/HT202631


At this point Apple is somewhat inconsistent about what defines a "payment method" when referred to in different documents. Its fundamental definition in your situation probably means a conventional credit or debit card.

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Nov 12, 2019 9:01 AM in response to Dcolegio7

Apple's document,

If you can't remove your last payment method or use no payment method with your Apple ID - https://support.apple.com/HT203905

says: "If you have any active subscriptions, you must have at least one payment method on file."


Existing account balance will be used first to make the actual payment, but you still need to enter an accepted valid payment method.


Payment methods you can use in the iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store - https://support.apple.com/HT202631


At this point Apple is somewhat inconsistent about what defines a "payment method" when referred to in different documents. Its fundamental definition in your situation probably means a conventional credit or debit card.

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