iTunes hates me
#1
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iTunes hates me
Feh. I can't buy anything from iTunes on my computer. I keep getting a "your card was declined" message, even if I try using Paypal, or another card. My wife can use the same card to buy from her iTunes on her computer. I am able to buy things from my iPod touch using any card or Paypal, same iTunes account..... I called my credit union and the card is fine, they show a bunch of $1 authorizations where iTunes verified the info, and no declines (meaning that it is likely an iTunes problem not a card problem). I also just used the card to buy lunch.
Windows XP SP2, iTunes 9.1.1.12 (updated this morning)
I see from the googles that other people have had this problem, but I can't seem to find out how they fixed it. Yes, I emailed iTunes support, but I don't really hold out much hope for help.
So.... ideas?
Windows XP SP2, iTunes 9.1.1.12 (updated this morning)
I see from the googles that other people have had this problem, but I can't seem to find out how they fixed it. Yes, I emailed iTunes support, but I don't really hold out much hope for help.
So.... ideas?
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Feh. I can't buy anything from iTunes on my computer. I keep getting a "your card was declined" message, even if I try using Paypal, or another card. My wife can use the same card to buy from her iTunes on her computer. I am able to buy things from my iPod touch using any card or Paypal, same iTunes account..... I called my credit union and the card is fine, they show a bunch of $1 authorizations where iTunes verified the info, and no declines (meaning that it is likely an iTunes problem not a card problem). I also just used the card to buy lunch.
Windows XP SP2, iTunes 9.1.1.12 (updated this morning)
I see from the googles that other people have had this problem, but I can't seem to find out how they fixed it. Yes, I emailed iTunes support, but I don't really hold out much hope for help.
So.... ideas?
Windows XP SP2, iTunes 9.1.1.12 (updated this morning)
I see from the googles that other people have had this problem, but I can't seem to find out how they fixed it. Yes, I emailed iTunes support, but I don't really hold out much hope for help.
So.... ideas?
I don't think iTunes likes the same CC on different accounts.
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It's the same account at the bank but we have different card numbers. So that's not it. Plus I am able to use my iTunes store account from my iPod, just not from my computer. So it really isn't a card issue.
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Response from Apple:
Apple is currently working toward a resolution for the issue you have reported. You will receive an email after the matter has been investigated and further information is available.
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I have been getting this error randomly over the last week or so on my US-based account (note: I am using a Spanish credit card with a US-based address that just a-hem happens to share a postal code with my actual billing address in Spain, so there's all sorts of room for problems). Trying again a couple hours later has worked fine.
I have another account that's just funded with US gift cards from eBay, which also works, but was giving me a similar error last week.
I have another account that's just funded with US gift cards from eBay, which also works, but was giving me a similar error last week.
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I hate all those $1.00 charges on my card- So, I just buy a $25.00 itune gift card- enter it- get a credit- and when it is gone- I buy another one- it works for me- and they don't have my credit card number- just a thought
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Originally Posted by swei0009
Yep. Downloaded whatever is current in an effort to fix the problem.
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