As of late January 2026, there are no widespread, reported outages for Apple Pay, and Apple's system status page indicates all payment services are operating normally. If you are experiencing issues, it is likely due to a specific device configuration error, a declined card, or a temporary local banking issue.
When a payment is declined on the Apple App Store, first verify your payment information in your Apple ID settings. Ensure your billing address matches your bank records. Check for any restrictions or holds on your payment method with your bank. Clear App Store cache by signing out and back into your account.
All services are operating normally.
Apple Pay may fail due to outdated iOS or incorrect card settings in Wallet app. If Apple Pay isn't working on iOS 16.5. 1, first ensure your device's date and time are correct. Verify your card details in the Wallet app and that your bank supports Apple Pay. Restart your iPhone and check for any pending iOS updates.
Check that you're able to use Apple Pay: Contact your card issuer to see if they support Apple Pay. Update to the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, or visionOS. Confirm that you have Face ID, Touch ID, Optic ID, or a passcode set on your device.
User reports indicate no current problems at Apple Store
The Apple Store is an e-commerce website operated by Apple.
Apple company is facing increasing regulatory scrutiny, particularly in the U.S. and Europe, over allegations of monopolistic practices. Lawmakers and regulatory bodies have raised concerns about Apple's App Store policies, arguing that the company exerts excessive control over developers and suppresses competition.
User reports indicate no current problems at Apple Store.
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Apple Pay is up
There have been 23 user-submitted reports of outages in the past 24 hours.
Troubleshooting on iPhone
User reports indicate no current problems at Apple Pay
It is supported on iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac.
All services are operating normally.
In my opinion, this boils down to two main problems: politics and software quality. The company has lost its way several times over the years but it has always kept going and eventually bounced back. Now it's a massive company with more money than any human can imagine, and it's losing its way again.
Apple Subscription Purchase is up
StatusGator last checked the status of Apple on January 13, 2026 at 1:12 AM PST and the service was operational. There have been 23 user-submitted reports of outages in the past 24 hours.
Apple iOS Device Activation is up
StatusGator last checked the status of Apple on January 19, 2026 at 7:32 AM PST and the service was operational. There have been 49 user-submitted reports of outages in the past 24 hours.
If you can't make purchases or update apps, including free apps, update your payment method or add a new one. If you already verified that a payment method is available in your country or region and you're still having trouble, contact your financial institution. Payment methods are subject to change.