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iTunes is suddenly asking for credit card

I always use a gift card to purchase music. I used my gift card a month ago to purchase music. Today, iTunes is asking me to add a credit card even though I have close to $100 gift card balance.

A gift card is a valid payment and shouldn’t be asking me for a credit card.


Payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID - Apple Support

Why is iTunes asking for a credit card now?


Posted on Jan 26, 2023 4:55 PM

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Posted on Jan 26, 2023 7:25 PM

Without detailed knowledge of what you own and do, it is hard to give you a simple answer.


Having a subscription, being the Organizer in a Family sharing plan, owing money for a past purchase are among the reasons, including What you can buy with your Apple Gift Card or Apple Account balance - Apple Support

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


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Jan 26, 2023 7:25 PM in response to -a-g-

Without detailed knowledge of what you own and do, it is hard to give you a simple answer.


Having a subscription, being the Organizer in a Family sharing plan, owing money for a past purchase are among the reasons, including What you can buy with your Apple Gift Card or Apple Account balance - Apple Support

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


iTunes is suddenly asking for credit card

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