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App Store asks for payment method when trying to download free app

I’m trying to download Snapchat but it takes me to where it says I need my password then after that I put in the right password then it takes me to a billing information and the app is free


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Posted on May 12, 2022 4:02 PM

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Posted on May 13, 2022 5:59 AM

You may need to have a payment method on file, even if the app you want to download is free.

Check which payment method you have on file 

 

Or -> Sign in to your Apple ID account page and edit your Apple ID details.

https://appleid.apple.com

On the Sidebar click Payment methods -> then tap Payments Methods and tap Manage payment method.

 

See also -> Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID

Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)

 

You can also use your Apple ID balance as payment method:

Add money to your Apple ID balance

Add money to your Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)

 

What you can buy with your Apple Gift Card or Apple ID balance

What you can buy with your Apple Gift Card or Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)

 


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May 13, 2022 5:59 AM in response to persia64

You may need to have a payment method on file, even if the app you want to download is free.

Check which payment method you have on file 

 

Or -> Sign in to your Apple ID account page and edit your Apple ID details.

https://appleid.apple.com

On the Sidebar click Payment methods -> then tap Payments Methods and tap Manage payment method.

 

See also -> Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID

Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)

 

You can also use your Apple ID balance as payment method:

Add money to your Apple ID balance

Add money to your Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)

 

What you can buy with your Apple Gift Card or Apple ID balance

What you can buy with your Apple Gift Card or Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)

 


App Store asks for payment method when trying to download free app

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