Q: how can I delete my payment information when I'm trying to download an app?
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by Carolyn Samit,May 12, 2016 10:11 PM
Carolyn Samit
May 12, 2016 10:11 PM
in response to Suitlifeofbee
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(122,048 points)
Apple MusicSelecting None for payment method will help to avoid that.
Instructions here > Change or remove your Apple ID payment information
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May 12, 2016 10:27 PMby gail from maine,If you have never added payment information, you must do so. The only way to initially set up the ID with no payment info is to download a free app before setting up the ID.
If the ID is already set up, you must put in and verify your payment info before you can delete it.
If you already have an Apple ID
If you've already created your Apple ID, you'll need to add a payment method when you first use it to sign in to the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks Store. But you can optionally remove the payment method after you sign in to the store. You won't be asked for a payment method again until you make your first purchase.
Cheers,
GB
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May 13, 2016 3:04 AMby turingtest2,There are normally some hoops you can jump through as you create your iTunes account that workaround the need for a card, otherwise once the account is set up iTunes may still expect you to provide one, which you can subsequently remove. If you don't have or want to use a credit card at this time you can try this method using iTunes on a computer...
- Enable the menu bar if needed with Ctrl+B (Applies to Windows only)
- Sign out of the iTunes Store from the Store item on the menu bar
- Go to iTunes Store home page
- Go to Quick Links > Redeem
- Sign in with your Apple ID
- Go through the screens, accepting the EULA, etc. You should arrive at a Review Payment screen where one of the options is None - select this and continue. You shouldn't actually need to redeem a new voucher/card.
It is worth noting that one of the functions of the registration is to prove you have a valid billing address in the region whose store you are trying to use.
tt2
