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Downloading things from the App Store

I am trying to download a game from the App Store but it shows up with a billing information when it’s never done that. To check to see if it was only that game I uninstalled a game I already had and I tried to install that but the billing information showed up. I’m just trying to figure out why it’s doing that?

iPhone 7, iOS 15

Posted on Jan 2, 2023 7:24 PM

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Posted on Jan 3, 2023 2:37 AM

If you want to make purchases or update / download apps, including free apps, you need to have a payment method on file.

If you don't have a credit card or don't want to use a credit card, you can also use your Apple ID balance as payment method, see -> Add money to your Apple ID balance

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

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Jan 3, 2023 2:37 AM in response to cristoph160

If you want to make purchases or update / download apps, including free apps, you need to have a payment method on file.

If you don't have a credit card or don't want to use a credit card, you can also use your Apple ID balance as payment method, see -> Add money to your Apple ID balance

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

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Downloading things from the App Store

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