Picture this: You’re going about your day when you receive an email from Apple saying it declined the payment option attached to your subscription service. You’re prompted to update your payment method to continue enjoying the service, but you weren’t aware your card needed updating.
Or perhaps you want to add a payment method to your Apple ID, but it gets declined. What do you do in either situation? Below, we’ll list a few steps you may take when Apple declines your payment method.
1. Check Your Payment Information
When Apple declines your payment method, the first thing to try is to check your payment information to ensure it’s accurate and up-to-date. If your billing details, such as your address or ZIP code, is incorrect, this can cause your payment method to be declined.
If your current payment method has expired, you must renew your credit card and update your payment information or add a new payment method.
To check your payment information on an iPhone or iPad:
To check your payment information on a Mac:
There you go. You’ve successfully checked and updated your payment information.
2. Try a Different Payment Method
If Apple still declines your payment method, try a different payment method. you’re able to add a new card to your Apple ID and see if it works.
Besides cards, you can try alternative payment methods likeyour Apple Account balance,an Apple Gift Card, a debit card, PayPal, or Apple Pay, depending on whether or not they’re valid in your country or region.
CheckApple’s Support pageto see what payment methods you can use with your Apple ID.
3. Sign Out and Sign Back In
Sometimes, a simple sign-out is all you need to fix payment issues on your device. If your payment method is declined in the App Store, you can sign out and sign back in to see if it fixes the issue.
To sign out of the App Store on an iPhone or iPad:
To sign back in, tap theprofileicon in the top-right of the App Store and enter your Apple ID username and password.
To sign out of the App Store on a Mac:
To log back in, clickSign Inin the bottom-left corner of the App Store’s window and enter your Apple ID username and password.
4. Take Care of Outstanding Payments
Your card may be declined in places like the App Store or iTunes Store if you have outstanding payments. To check for unpaid purchases, view your App Store purchase history.
Do the following to view your App Store purchases on an iPhone or iPad.
Alternatively, you can alsoview your App Store purchases on a Mac.
After resolving any outstanding payments, you should be able to make purchases using your payment method. However, ensure you have sufficient funds first.
5. Contact Your Bank or Credit Card Company
If you have sufficient funds in your bank account and your payment information is accurate, but you still can’t add or use your payment method, contact your bank or credit card company. They should be able to explain the issue and help you resolve it.
6. Contact Apple Support
If all else fails, contact Apple Support as soon as possible. you’re able to visitApple’s Get Support siteto explain your problem. An expert technician should be able to assist you with your payment method problem.
Troubleshoot Your Apple ID Payment Issues
It can be frustrating when Apple declines your payment method, but the good news is that you can try a few things to get to the root of the problem and fix it. Start by checking your payment information, then proceed from there.
Sometimes, resolving your payment issue might take a while, so be patient and ensure you try every possible solution. Eventually, you should be able to resolve the problem.
