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How do I get around a card being needed to purchase free apps as I don’t use credit cards

How do I get around a card being needed to purchase free apps as I don’t use credit cards and it continues to ask me to update card info as I only use this card ie bank card I can’t do nothing now cause it wants a different card how do I fix this crap





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Posted on Jul 20, 2019 8:32 PM

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Hello Appstore2018,

I'm sorry to hear about this, but there is a very simple fix. You do not need a credit/debit card to access the Apple Appstore, as it is only optional. You should be able to change your payment method in the Appstore, and select 'None' for payment options.

For additional help please visit - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204034

Posted on Jul 20, 2019 8:37 PM

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Jul 20, 2019 8:37 PM in response to Appstore2018

Hello Appstore2018,

I'm sorry to hear about this, but there is a very simple fix. You do not need a credit/debit card to access the Apple Appstore, as it is only optional. You should be able to change your payment method in the Appstore, and select 'None' for payment options.

For additional help please visit - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204034

How do I get around a card being needed to purchase free apps as I don’t use credit cards

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