New iphone 5, Invalid Security Code - frustration !

I have been buying itunes apps and music for close to 9 years with my visa card. Today, after getting a new iphone 5 last week I bought my first game. That is, I tried to and entered a nightmare. I get a warning for invalid security code, and when I want to give an answer to my security questions it won't let me. I called apple support, and I can't find a way to enter a new credit card or any card. I used to pay with paypal connected to my bankaccount. Now all of a sudden it tells me that iphone 5 does not support paypal anymore.
I can not find how to change my security code questions, nor can apple support. They can't get into my account because the security code on the back of my card is not matched. Tried with several different cards (which I don't really want to do - I want to continue to pay itunes stuff with paypal like I have done for the last 9 years).
The apple rep will call me back next week, so for now I can not buy any app nor music on my phone... I can work around it and buy via itunes, but that is not what I want. I want to buy stuff wherever I am, that is why I got an iphone after all, to use wifi and be able to buy stuff on the move.
It looks like there is a giant bug in IO6 that has to do with paypal, credit cards or debit cards. I do have enough money in my account...
I do not understand why all of a sudden I need to give in security answers to questions that I never saw before and therefore also don't know what answers to give. The answers I give are the truth but they come back as wrong.
My visa card comes back with an unmatchable security code on the back with the card number on the front.
What is going on with visa cards and apple IOS6????
Also, as long as the apple rep can not pair the card, there is no way to change the security questions, and as I can not give the right answers to the security questions they can not get into my account to change a thing.
If they can not verify that I am the person who I say I am they can't do a thing...
Before last week and the arrival of my new iphone 5 I never had problems like that.
What is going on???????

Do you have a balance owed?
Try setting the payment option to None, save it then enter a good CC number.

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    Hello to you all Apple/Mac lovers ,
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    *These are the messages i got from apple.*
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    +I understand that you have been receiving an error message when attempting to enter a valid security code. I realize how much of an inconvenience this can be. My name is **** and I will be more than happy to assist you with this issue until it can be resolved completely to your satisfaction.+
    +Many customers have resolved this issue by temporarily removing their credit card information from their account. Here are the steps:+
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    +3) You should see your account-profile page. Under Method of Payment, remove all of the characters from the Card Number field. Do not change the expiration date or credit card type.+
    +4) If you haven't already, select where you primarily use your purchases from the pop-up menu near the bottom of the page.+
    +5) Click Continue. If you are asked to enter any other information, be sure to click Continue after making the updates so that your changes will be saved.+
    +6) Make sure you're using the latest version of iTunes. It can be downloaded free of charge:+
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    +To ensure your account is functioning, try downloading a free item from the iTunes Store. To do this, navigate to the iTunes Store main page by clicking the Home icon near the upper-left corner of the window. Scroll down and click the "FREE ON iTunes" link near the bottom of the main page, then select an item to download.+
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    +Dear ***,+
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    +The iTunes Store has been unable to verify an authorization from your credit card company. There are several possible reasons for this:+
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    +Fortunately, you may be able to make iTunes Store purchases with another payment method. For example, if PayPal accepts your credit card, you can use your PayPal account to buy from the iTunes Store. If you need more information about using PayPal on the iTunes Store, please let me know.+
    +Another option is to purchase iTunes Gift Cards and redeem them into your account. iTunes Gift Cards are available at many retailers, such as book stores, grocery stores, electronics stores, drug stores, and Apple Store retail locations.+
    +Your credit card may work on the Apple Store online (the Apple Store and the iTunes Store use different verification systems). If it does, you can buy iTunes Gift Cards and receive them by postal mail. Alternatively, you can buy Email Gift Certificates and receive them immediately via email. The Apple Store online is located here:+
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