I have a virtual-credit card provided by my Bank, it is only chargable when i allow it (for a limited time.).
Right now, i am not purchasing anything, and i don't have any subscriptions to any app. I am just trying to download and install Flickr mobile app, but app store keeps asking for my credit card details (which are current but not-chargable because i didn't allow it) and saying the card has insufficient funds.
The card is clearly being tried to pay for something but thanks to virtual-card I'm not paying, this is something apple should fix.
But the problem is, since i am not paying for whatever it is, i can't download any app from the store, every app is trying to charge me, right now. how do i fix this? And how do i fix being constantly charged?
PS:
This has happened to me before, that time i transferred a little amount of fund and the card is actually charged for like 2$ (afaik).
Best Answer
The reason why you are getting these messages when your card is empty is that they are trying to make an
authorisation hold
to confirm your account details. It's standard practice. If you do see these small amounts appear on your card statements, you should see a similar transaction reversing the hold a short time later.From Apple's support website: