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Using a gift card in the App Store

I purchased and redeemed a gift card so I could download free apps from the App Atre. Now they’re saying I need to enter a credit card as well. Anyone else come across this? Thanks

Posted on Aug 6, 2019 4:12 PM

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Posted on Aug 6, 2019 8:06 PM

This is a very common observation. Apple does not explain this occasional and inconsistent requirement. Enter a valid payment method to satisfy their requirement. If the item is free you will not be charged. You can also try to use your account without a payment method but you may still encounter the requirement.


Create or use your Apple ID without a payment method - https://support.apple.com/HT204034


If you can't remove your last payment method or use no payment method with your Apple ID - https://support.apple.com/HT203905

"Learn why you can't use your Apple ID without a payment method in the App Store, iTunes Store, and more."

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Aug 6, 2019 8:06 PM in response to Taptwice

This is a very common observation. Apple does not explain this occasional and inconsistent requirement. Enter a valid payment method to satisfy their requirement. If the item is free you will not be charged. You can also try to use your account without a payment method but you may still encounter the requirement.


Create or use your Apple ID without a payment method - https://support.apple.com/HT204034


If you can't remove your last payment method or use no payment method with your Apple ID - https://support.apple.com/HT203905

"Learn why you can't use your Apple ID without a payment method in the App Store, iTunes Store, and more."

Using a gift card in the App Store

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