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Cooklady63 Author

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why do I have to enter payment method if it is a free app and can

Why can’t I get a free app without entering payment method?

iPhone XR, iOS 13

Posted on Apr 9, 2020 10:07 AM

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ChrisJ4203

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Posted on Apr 9, 2020 10:20 AM

Because iTunes & App Store use that for identification purposes, and to be sure you have authorization to be using the region store you are trying to use. How Apple uses your payment information - Apple Support

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