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Why do I need to use my debit card to download Snapchat or Instagram or anything else ?

Why do I need to use my debit card to download Snapchat or Instagram or anything else ?

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Jun 23, 2022 3:57 PM

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Posted on Jun 23, 2022 10:24 PM

Unless you have a NONE option in the payment methods, you usually have to have a valid payment method entered in your account details. Even for free apps or to update apps.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 12.4; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 8.6; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 15.5; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15.5; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 15.5; HomePods, audioOS 15.5 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Jun 23, 2022 10:24 PM in response to Deathqueen

Unless you have a NONE option in the payment methods, you usually have to have a valid payment method entered in your account details. Even for free apps or to update apps.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 12.4; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 8.6; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 15.5; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15.5; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 15.5; HomePods, audioOS 15.5 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

Why do I need to use my debit card to download Snapchat or Instagram or anything else ?

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