Apple Pay Could Gain QR Code-based Payment Support in iOS 14

Apple Pay Could Gain QR Code-based Payment Support in iOS 14

blognet   Tuesday, July 07, 2020   Comment  

Code found in iOS 14 beta 2 points to Apple working on bringing QR code support for payments using Apple Pay. This will allow Apple Pay users to simply scan a QR code to trigger a transaction.

The company did not talk about this change in Apple Pay at WWDC 2020 so it is likely we will hear more about it later in the year when it announces the iPhone 12. The feature also seems to be in an unfinished state in iOS 14 beta 2. The QR code-based payment system will also be available to third-party apps.

It is possible that Apple could use this QR code-based payment method to bring Apple Pay to more countries. Right now, Apple Pay is only available in countries where NFC is prevalent. In India, for example, Google Pay uses a QR code-based approach thereby allowing users to easily make payments for their transactions at retail stores by scanning a QR code. The Cupertino company could also be looking to do the same to expand the availability of Apple Pay to more countries.

Invalid Payment Method On iPhone? Here’s The Real Fix!

Invalid Payment Method On iPhone? Here’s The Real Fix!

blognet   Monday, April 27, 2020   Comment  

Your iPhone says your payment method is invalid and you’re not sure why. Now you can’t make purchases in iTunes or the App Store! In this article, I’ll explain why it says Invalid Payment Method on your iPhone and show you how to fix the problem for good.

Update Your Payment Information

One of the most common reasons why it says Invalid Payment Method on your iPhone is because you have to update your payment information. It’s possible your current payment method has expired and needs to be updated. If you recently got a new credit card, you may only need to update your card’s expiration date and CVV number!

Open Settings and tap on Your Name at the top of the screen. Then, tap Payment & Shipping and enter your Apple ID password.

Next, tap on the payment method you’d like to update. You can either update the information about the card, or scroll all the way down and tap Change Payment Method if you have a new card.

When you’ve updated your payment information, tap Save in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.

Pay Any Unpaid Bills

You won’t be able to make new purchases on your iPhone if you have any unpaid bills or subscriptions. Open Settings and tap on Your Name -> iTunes & App Store.

Tap on your Apple ID, then tap View Apple ID and enter your password. Tap Purchase History to see if there are any unpaid purchases on your iPhone. If you have any unpaid purchases, tap on them to update your information and make the payment.

Sign Out Of Your Apple ID & Log In Again

If your payment information is up to date and you don’t have any unpaid purchases, it’s time to address an issue with your Apple ID. One quick way to fix a minor glitch with your Apple ID is to log out and back into your account.

Open Settings and tap on Your Name at the top of the menu. Scroll down and tap Sign Out to log out of your Apple ID.

To sign back into your Apple ID, open Settings and tap the Sign In button at the top of the screen.

Contact Apple Support

If it still says Invalid Payment Method on your iPhone, it’s time to contact Apple support. Some Apple ID issues are very complex and can only be resolved by an upper-level Apple customer service representative.

Visit Apple’s support website to schedule an appointment at a store near you or get on the phone with a customer service representative.

Pay It Forward

You’ve validated the payment method on your iPhone and you can make iTunes and App Store purchases again! Now you’ll know exactly what to do the next time it says Invalid Payment Method on your iPhone. Feel free to leave a comment down below if you have any other questions about your iPhone!

Thanks for reading,