SWGOH: Store Error: please ensure you have network connectivity

Product: Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes
Platform:Apple iPhone
What type of device are you experiencing the issue with? iPhone 6s
OS Version 11.2.5
Ally Code: (Find it here: http://bit.ly/AllyCode ) 413368633
What type of issue do you have? Other
How often does the bug occur? Every time (100%)
Summarize your bug Unable to purchase. Receiving message: Store Error Please ensure you have network connectivity and a valid billing account. If you have been charged, you will be notified of success through your inbox or via additional store messaging. - I am most definitely online and have full connectivity (the rest of the game is fine) - I can purchase items from the apple app store without issue - tried killing the app and restarting, switching from wifi to LTE, even rebooted the phone
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? Open the game (as me), click on the Vault of Crystals and get the message.
Connection Type Wifi
Please select your region North America
Country Canada

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