App store
Iam trying to make a free purchase on the App Store and it keeps saying verfiy with card I don’t know why no matter what u try to download and I tried to verify with my card it dose not make a difference
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You can download free apps, but you may need to have a valid payment method on file, even if the app you want to download is free.
As long as you only download free apps, it costs nothing.
Then your payment method remains intact.
If you are going to download a free app, there is a possibility to purchase the 'better' version, for example from a free version to pro version.
But that is not mandatory.
Use your Apple Account balance as default payment, then it is up to you whether you use it or not.
Free apps has also In-app pruchase.
Your payment method is actually a kind of deposit, if you buy something, it will be charged.
To verify your payment information, you need to -> Sign in to your Apple ID account page and edit / update your Apple ID details -> https://appleid.apple.com
- On the Sidebar click Payment methods -> then tap Payments Methods and tap Manage payment method.
Or see -> Add a payment method to your Apple ID -> Add a payment method to your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)
- If you want to change your card, you need to add first the new card, then remove the old card.
- or if you want use your Apple Account balance, you need to set your Apple Account balance as your default payment.
If you have set your Apple Account balance as your default payment method, your default payment method will be used first by Apple when you need to make a payment.
Some purchases might require you to have a credit card on file, even if you use your Apple Account balance to make the purchase.
If you update your payment method or add funds to your Apple Account 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.
See also 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)
fyi: Not all credit & debit cards seem to work with App Store / iTunes Store, try a different one, or preferably a credit card.
If your card is not accepted as a paymenf method, you need to contact your bank.
If you still need help, get more help and assistant from Apple directly, see Contact Apple for support and service -> Contact Apple for support and service – Apple Support (UK)