User level: Level 1 (4 points)I have one years free membership of Apple TV via my Barclaycard, but despite having created an Apple account i am unable to watch , it looks like it needs a payment method when the free trial is over but doesn't ask me to enter one. Has anyone else had the same problem?
Posted on Oct 25, 2026 2:15 AM
User level: Level 10 (152,038 points)Oct 25, 2026 2:28 AM in response to Houndog32
All Apple Accounts with subscriptions need a payment method on file, although that wouldn’t be used for complimentary subscriptions until that perk ends (and you don’t cancel).
If you have no personal Apple device to add a payment method on-device, then you can alternatively add a payment method on the web at: account.apple.com.
You will have to sign up for complimentary subscriptions with the partnering company that supplies the perk. You would need to express to Barclays Bank UK that you want this Apple TV perk, and supply your Apple Account to link that subscription to. Activate it through the Barclays app.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256382557