Redownload apps
Why do I have to put in my to redownload a app I had
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Why do I have to put in my to redownload a app I had
Why do I have to put in my to redownload a app I had
Do you mean why do you have to put billing information, when you want to redownload an app that you ever had?
If so, yes, you need to have a payment method on file, even if the app you want to (re)download is free.
If you want to make purchases or update / (re)download apps, including free apps, you need to update your payment method or add a new one.
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 Account balance – Apple Support (UK)
Why do I have to put in my to redownload a app I had
Do you mean why do you have to put billing information, when you want to redownload an app that you ever had?
If so, yes, you need to have a payment method on file, even if the app you want to (re)download is free.
If you want to make purchases or update / (re)download apps, including free apps, you need to update your payment method or add a new one.
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 Account balance – Apple Support (UK)
Redownload apps