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Credit card to download app

Why can’t I download a free without putting my credit card information in?

iPhone XR

Posted on Aug 8, 2019 2:27 PM

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Posted on Aug 8, 2019 2:33 PM

Because you don't have that option on your Apple ID.

Change, add, or remove Apple ID payment methods - Apple Support

If you can't choose None when you edit your Apple ID payment information - Apple Support

Payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID - Apple Support

Create or use your Apple ID without a payment method - Apple Support

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Aug 8, 2019 2:33 PM in response to lakesha213

Because you don't have that option on your Apple ID.

Change, add, or remove Apple ID payment methods - Apple Support

If you can't choose None when you edit your Apple ID payment information - Apple Support

Payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID - Apple Support

Create or use your Apple ID without a payment method - Apple Support

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Credit card to download app

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