Why does apple force you to give a credit card to sign in?

I want to sign in and use Apple Podcast For Creators. I created an account. I verified thru email. I verified thru phone. It won't let me sign in because I don't have a credit card on file. I tried to put one, but it hangs up on some page about itunes. Is there a way to use apple without giving them access to my credit card?

Posted on Sep 7, 2022 4:35 AM

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Sep 7, 2022 5:17 AM in response to AllThatJamPod

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)

Then see -> Related Article -> Change, add, or remove Apple ID payment methods

set your Apple ID balance as your default payment method.

If you're still unable to update your payment method, Contact Apple Support.

Click here for more support and assistance.

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Sep 7, 2022 8:52 AM in response to AllThatJamPod

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Sep 7, 2022 8:13 AM in response to Raicya

They still want money that I will never spend in their store. Why?

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