Get insights from experienced community members

Community members who reach Level 5 in the community can create User Tips to share knowledge about Apple products. Check out this User Tip created by Lawrence Finch: When to charge your iPhone or iPad

Related Article: If your payment method is declined in the App Store or iTunes Store

Do I have to have a card linked to my Apple and my iPhone for to get any apps because it’s not allowing me to get any apps it’s telling me that I need to put in verification and then payment and they’re free apps

Do I have to have a card linked to my iPhone to download free apps or the update the apps that I already have and how do I make it where I don’t have the screen come up that says to verify and then once I verify it once payment

iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 31, 2023 2:03 PM

Reply
4 replies

Aug 31, 2023 2:06 PM in response to Bowenshirlene

Yes, you need to have a valid payment method on your account to download even free apps. Almost all free apps offer In-App purchases, so you can't download them unless you have a payment method, such as a credit card. And if you have apps which need to be updated, which have In-App purchases, you won't be able to update them without a payment method, either.

Do I have to have a card linked to my Apple and my iPhone for to get any apps because it’s not allowing me to get any apps it’s telling me that I need to put in verification and then payment and they’re free apps

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.