External payment link without entitlement

App links to an external website for purchases without having the StoreKit External Purchase Link entitlement. Since the DMA/court rulings, specific entitlements are required.

11 cases reported · ~11 days to resolve · 0% appeal success

Apple's rejection message

Guideline 3.1.1 - Business - Payments: Your app includes a link that directs users to an external website for purchases, but your app does not have the required entitlement.

How to fix this

Apply for StoreKit External Purchase Link entitlement

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Apply for the appropriate entitlement through Apple Developer portal. If eligible (reader apps, EU DMA), implement the StoreKit External Purchase Link API correctly.

Real-world cases (11)

Reddit·Entertainment·5d to resolve

Guideline 3.1.1 - Business - Payments. Your reader app mentions external subscription pricing in the app which is not permitted even with the reader app entitlement.

Fix: Removed all pricing information from within the app. Changed text to Manage your subscription on our website without mentioning any prices. Apple allows linking out but not displaying external pricing...

Jun 20, 2025Source

Blog·Entertainment·7d to resolve

Guideline 3.1.1 - Business. Your app uses the StoreKit External Purchase entitlement but shows the external payment option to users in countries where the entitlement is not valid.

Fix: Added geo-check to only show external payment option in eligible countries (US). All other countries see standard IAP only. Used StoreKit.ExternalPurchase.eligibility to check at runtime.

Jun 15, 2025Source

Apple Forums·entertainment·8d to resolve

Guideline 3.1.1 - Your app displays pricing comparisons between In-App Purchase and your website pricing, encouraging users to purchase externally.

Fix: Removed all pricing comparisons and language that discourages IAP. The external link is now presented neutrally: You can also subscribe on our website alongside the IAP option. Both options are shown...

May 10, 2025Source

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External payment link without entitlement

How to fix this

Apply for StoreKit External Purchase Link entitlement

Real-world cases (11)

Real-world cases (11)