Apple Account Locked: A Nightmare Caused by an Unpaid Apple Card

The author's Apple Card autopay failed due to a bank account change, resulting in overdue payments. Apple subsequently locked his App Store, iCloud, Apple Music, and Apple ID accounts. This incident highlights Apple's extreme measures in handling billing issues, lacking communication and transparency, causing significant user frustration. Although accounts were eventually unlocked, the process took days, and customer support failed to effectively resolve the issue, showcasing Apple's shortcomings in customer service.