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How come I have to add a payment to download free apps .. it makes no sense

Posted on Sep 5, 2022 12:48 PM

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Posted on Sep 5, 2022 1:50 PM

If you can't make purchases or update apps or download apps, including free apps, you need to update your payment method or add a new one


See the following Apple articles:

Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID

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

 

Add money to your Apple ID balance

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


Click here for more support and assistance.


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Sep 5, 2022 1:50 PM in response to dajane112

If you can't make purchases or update apps or download apps, including free apps, you need to update your payment method or add a new one


See the following Apple articles:

Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID

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

 

Add money to your Apple ID balance

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


Click here for more support and assistance.


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