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App store

i am being require to put a credit card info into the App Store for a free app

Posted on Jan 12, 2023 6:16 PM

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Posted on Jan 13, 2023 2:08 AM

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


See -> If you can’t download or update apps on your iPhone or iPad

If you can’t download or update apps on your iPhone or iPad


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)


If you update your payment method or add funds to your Apple ID balance, It would take about 1 to 3 business days in order to process.

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

 

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Jan 13, 2023 2:08 AM in response to ySphzn

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


See -> If you can’t download or update apps on your iPhone or iPad

If you can’t download or update apps on your iPhone or iPad


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)


If you update your payment method or add funds to your Apple ID balance, It would take about 1 to 3 business days in order to process.

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

 

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