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
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app.
- Tap your name.
- Tap Payment & Shipping.
- Add a different payment method and remove the old one.
- Try to complete your purchase.
If you still can't make a purchase
See 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 need to change or update your Apple ID payment method
If you need to change or update your Apple ID payment method - Apple Support
Add a payment method to your Apple ID -> Add a payment method to your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)
- If you want to change your card, you need to add first the new card, then remove the old card.
If you have a valid payment method on file, instead of buying or order an App Store & iTunes gift card, you can Add money to your Apple Account balance anytime, no gift card needed, see -> Apple Gift Card - Apple (UK)
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.