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Why do I have to have a payment method
iPhone SE, iOS 16
Hello ~ Take a look at this prior post by *Lawrence Finch* as it answers best. Click on below and review…
Why do I have to have a payment method to… - Apple Community
~Katana-San~
No one here in this user-to-user forum can answer with complete certainty "why" Apple does or does not do things. However, it has been surmised that the reason is to verify your region.
The short answer is "Apple's playground, Apple's rules."
Why do I have to have a payment method
