Transfer app purchases between accounts

Hi all,
Is it possible to transfer app purchases between two different accounts?
I trashed my old account as my iPhone was stolen. Recreate the account with the exact same information. Unfortunately I cannot update my apps as it says that I'm on a different account.
Any idea how?
Thanks.
Cheers, JS.

:"Is it possible to transfer app purchases between two different accounts?"
No.
"I trashed my old account as my iPhone was stolen. "
Why would you do that? Just change your password.
". Unfortunately I cannot update my apps as it says that I'm on a different account."
because you started a new account. not sure why you would do that.
"Any idea how?"
You would have to sign into the old account in order to upgrade. This is why you don;t go creating new accounts when you can just change your password.

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