How can I download apps without a payment method?

I want to be able to update and down load free apps on my phone and it’s telling me I can’t do that without a payment method. How can I get rid of that?

iPhone XR, iOS 14

Posted on Jun 9, 2021 1:18 PM

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Posted on Jun 9, 2021 1:24 PM

Unless you set up your Apple ID originally to not use a payment method, there is no way around entering a valid payment method now. If you want to download any content at all, you must enter a valid payment method. After you do that, you can use Apple Gift cards or just download free content so that your card is never charged.


Some worthwhile reading.

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

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



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Jun 9, 2021 1:24 PM in response to Lexiejane07

Unless you set up your Apple ID originally to not use a payment method, there is no way around entering a valid payment method now. If you want to download any content at all, you must enter a valid payment method. After you do that, you can use Apple Gift cards or just download free content so that your card is never charged.


Some worthwhile reading.

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

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



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