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joelby2231 Author

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I can't download apps. because I don't have money on my debit card

I can't download free apps bc I have no money on my debit card

iPhone 13 mini, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 19, 2023 11:11 PM

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Raicya

Level 10

213,187 points

Posted on Oct 20, 2023 12:47 AM

Then you need to add money to your debit card.

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.

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

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, add first the new card, then remove the old one.
or if you want to use your Apple ID balance, you need to set your Apple ID balance as your default payment.

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