Common Apple App Store Errors in Bangladesh and How to Solve Them

January 4, 2026•7 min read

Frustrated with App Store errors? From "Payment Method Declined" to "This code is not valid in your region," we've compiled every common error Bangladeshi users face and their proven solutions.

❌ Error: "This code is not valid in your region"

🔍 What This Means:

You're trying to redeem a gift card that doesn't match your Apple ID's country/region. For example, redeeming a US iTunes gift card on a Bangladesh Apple ID.

✅ Solution:

Change your Apple ID region to match the gift card:
- Settings → Your Name → Media & Purchases → View Account
- Tap "Country/Region" → "Change Country or Region"
- Select the region matching your gift card (e.g., United States)
- Enter a valid billing address for that region
Or buy the correct region gift card:
- Visit iTunesGiftCardBD.com
- Select gift cards matching your current Apple ID region

⚠️ Important Note:

You cannot change regions if you have an active subscription, store credit, or family sharing. Cancel these first.

❌ Error: "Payment Method Declined"

🔍 What This Means:

Your Bangladeshi credit/debit card was rejected because Apple requires international payment methods for non-BD regions (US, UK, etc.). Local BD cards from Dutch-Bangla Bank, City Bank, or Brac Bank won't work.

✅ Solution:

Stop trying to add your BD card—it will never work. Instead, use iTunes gift cards:

Purchase an iTunes gift card with bKash
Redeem the code to add balance to your Apple ID
Use that balance for all App Store purchases—no card needed!

❌ Error: "Your purchase could not be completed"

🔍 Common Causes:

Insufficient Apple ID balance
Billing information incomplete or incorrect
Account flagged for suspicious activity
App not available in your region

✅ Solutions (Try in Order):

Check your balance: Settings → Your Name → Media & Purchases → View Account
Update billing info: Make sure your address matches your Apple ID region
Sign out and back in: Settings → Your Name → Sign Out → Sign In again
Restart your device
Update iOS: Settings → General → Software Update

❌ Error: "Cannot connect to App Store"

✅ Quick Fixes:

Check internet: Switch between WiFi and mobile data
Check Apple System Status: Visit apple.com/support/systemstatus
Change DNS: Settings → WiFi → (i) icon → Configure DNS → Manual → Add 8.8.8.8
Reset Network Settings: Settings → General → Reset → Reset Network Settings
Date & Time: Settings → General → Date & Time → Enable "Set Automatically"

❌ Error: "This item is not available in your country"

🔍 What This Means:

The app/game/movie is geo-restricted and not licensed for distribution in Bangladesh. Examples: HBO Max, Hulu, certain game releases.

✅ Solution:

Create a separate Apple ID for that region:

Follow our guide: Create US Apple ID from Bangladesh
Sign into App Store with your US Apple ID (not iCloud)
Download the app
Switch back to your BD Apple ID for other apps

❌ Error: "Verification required. Tap continue to sign in"

✅ Solution:

Tap Continue
Review and accept the Terms & Conditions
Verify your billing information
If you don't have a payment method, select "None"
Enter a valid address for your Apple ID's region

💡 This usually happens after iOS updates or changing regions.

❌ Error: "Apple ID disabled" or "Account locked"

🔍 Causes:

Too many failed password attempts
Suspicious activity detected
Payment disputes or chargebacks

✅ Solution:

Visit iforgot.apple.com
Enter your Apple ID and follow password reset steps
If still locked, contact Apple Support: 1-800-MY-APPLE (via Skype/WhatsApp calling)
Have your purchase receipts ready for verification

How to Prevent App Store Errors

✅ Best Practices:

Always use gift cards instead of BD credit cards
Keep sufficient balance in your Apple ID
Match gift card region to Apple ID region
Use strong, unique passwords
Enable Two-Factor Authentication

❌ Avoid These:

Don't use fake addresses or billing info
Don't share Apple ID with others
Don't use VPNs while purchasing
Don't buy gift cards from untrusted sources
Don't jailbreak your device

Still Having Issues?

Most App Store errors in Bangladesh stem from payment method issues. The permanent solution is to stop trying to use Bangladeshi cards and switch to iTunes gift cards purchased with bKash, Nagad, or Rocket.

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Common Apple App Store Errors in Bangladesh and How to Solve Them

❌ Error: "This code is not valid in your region"

🔍 What This Means:

✅ Solution:

❌ Error: "Payment Method Declined"

🔍 What This Means:

✅ Solution:

❌ Error: "Your purchase could not be completed"

🔍 Common Causes:

✅ Solutions (Try in Order):

❌ Error: "Cannot connect to App Store"

✅ Quick Fixes:

❌ Error: "This item is not available in your country"

🔍 What This Means:

✅ Solution:

❌ Error: "Verification required. Tap continue to sign in"

✅ Solution:

❌ Error: "Apple ID disabled" or "Account locked"

🔍 Causes:

✅ Solution:

How to Prevent App Store Errors

✅ Best Practices:

❌ Avoid These:

Still Having Issues?

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