Developer Program enrollment still pending after payment

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Created Nov ’25

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Hi everyone,

I subscribed to the Apple Developer Program on Tuesday evening, November 4th, 2025. The payment has already been charged to my bank account, but my account still shows the status “Pending” with the message “Subscribe your membership”.

It’s now been several days, and I haven’t received any confirmation email or any request for additional information.

I already contacted Apple Support by email, but I’d like to know if other developers have experienced the same situation and how long it took before their account was activated.

Thanks in advance for your help and feedback!

— Martin

he1tus OP

Jan ’26

@Apple Developer Support Paid for membership on Jan 29 (Order: W1588787204). It's been over 48 hours but status is still "Pending" and asking to purchase again. Please help.

Madhu_2244 OP

Feb ’26

I’m facing the same issue. I made the payment 5 days ago, but I still haven’t received any response regarding my account.

Madhu_2244 OP

Feb ’26

@Apple Developer Support

I’m facing the same issue. I made the payment 5 days ago, but I still haven’t received any response regarding my account.

yannble OP

Feb ’26

Same issue. It's been 3 days now. I see " Purchase your membership.

To continue your enrollment, complete your purchase now

Your purchase may take up to 48 hours to process. " but I already purchased it.

ranjithvanaparthi2 OP

Feb ’26

Similar situation, I subscribed on jan 29th Apple invoice #MC47579385 order - D004730003 No response from apple support Team

tyr0nin OP

Feb ’26

I have this issue too.

Payment made on iPhone. I can see the subscription in my subs.

However, when I log in, the status says pending and there's a link to continue through to payment.

I've emailed Apple Support but so far no reply (Case: 102821244027)

@Apple Developer Support

Stryke99 OP

Feb ’26

I am experiencing the same issue and would appreciate your assistance. @Apple Developer Support please your help Order Number: D009460832 Apple invoice #MC52485160

Solman120 OP

Feb ’26

I am experiencing the same issue.

When I log in, the status says pending and there's a link to continue through to payment.

I've emailed Apple Support but so far no reply (Case: 102828519084).

@Apple Developer Support, please activate my account.

farrr OP

Feb ’26

Hallo Apple developer support. I have same issue, i already made a payment but the status is still pending and the button "complete your purchase now" still showing.

lesther312 OP

Feb ’26

Same issue, I cannot access appstoreconnect @Apple Developer Support orrder number W1381212443

arm7177 OP

Feb ’26

I'm in the very same situation... still pending after payment... why is this so slow?

nami_fumi OP

Apr ’26

Hi everyone,

I ran into the exact same issue as many of you, so I completely understand the frustration. I wanted to share what finally worked for me, in case it helps anyone still stuck.

My timeline:

1. Last Thursday: Completed the purchase (1st attempt) — payment charged, account stuck on "Pending"
1. Waited until the following Tuesday with no confirmation email
1. Contacted Apple Support the same day — they said they'd respond within 2 business days
1. By Thursday, still no reply from Apple

What finally worked

I came across a solution shared in a Reddit thread (thread title: "Apple Developer Admission - Pending for 7+ days" ) that suggested the following:

Add your credit card directly to your Apple Account (via Apple Account payment settings)
Use that same card — now linked to your Apple ID — to repurchase the Apple Developer Program membership

I gave this a try on Thursday, and about 8 hours later, my account was approved! 🎉

Key takeaway: The credit card you use to enroll in the Apple Developer Program must be the same card that is registered to your Apple ID. If there's any mismatch, it seems the enrollment gets stuck in "Pending" indefinitely.(maybe...)

If you haven't tried this yet!

Good luck to everyone still waiting — hope this helps!

taps OP

Apr ’26

Hello Apple Developer Support,

I subscribed to the Apple Developer Program and the payment was charged successfully, but my account is still showing “Pending – Subscribe your membership.” I haven’t received any confirmation email yet.

Order number: W1374779571

Could you please check the status of my subscription?

Thank you,

nami_fumi OP

Apr ’26

Dear BearlyMad,

Thank you for your comment! I accidentally made a duplicate payment, so I am currently contacting Apple Developer Support to request a refund.

happytran OP

Apr ’26

Hi @Apple Developer Support I got the same issue.

I have already been charged for the Apple Developer Program on March 30, 2026, but my account has not been activated yet and the status is still showing as “pending” as of April 12, 2026.

Here are my details: Invoice Number: MC61342659

Can you check it? Thank you!

karthigeyan_dev OP

Apr ’26

Same issue. I subscribed on 15th of April @Apple Developer Support

tafjoylab OP

Apr ’26

Similar situation here, I subscribed on April. 13. Pending for 6 days and system still want me to pay again

csromanDev OP

Apr ’26

Same here, 3 days ago i suscribed and still pending at April 20

Brindleford OP

May ’26

At least you lot managed to pay. I've been in review for a dev account with zero correspondence from them for 8 weeks!