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Can’t download free app

If I’m wanting to download a free app that has the option for you to purchase items on the app then you have to have a card number that has $ on it just to download the free app at all!! I don’t plan to purchase anything on the app i just want to play the game!

Posted on Sep 21, 2023 1:57 PM

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Sep 21, 2023 3:29 PM in response to Freeappsneedcardinfo

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. 

You can have a credit card / debit card on file and an Apple Account balance.

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.

 

Free apps has also In-app pruchase.

Can’t download free app

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