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Why am I being asked for a payment method for an app that is free ?

I am trying to download free app and the Apple Store keep asking me for payment information.

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 11

Posted on Sep 7, 2023 2:36 PM

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Posted on Sep 7, 2023 2:45 PM

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. 

Free apps has also In-app pruchase.

See -> Buy additional app features with in-app purchases and subscriptions

Buy additional app features with in-app purchases and subscriptions

See also -> Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions

Legal - Apple Media Services - Apple

 

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Sep 7, 2023 2:45 PM in response to Zcliff1995

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. 

Free apps has also In-app pruchase.

See -> Buy additional app features with in-app purchases and subscriptions

Buy additional app features with in-app purchases and subscriptions

See also -> Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions

Legal - Apple Media Services - Apple

 

Why am I being asked for a payment method for an app that is free ?

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