Why do I need to confirm payment method for free games and apps?
I have a card attached but due to personal issues I haven’t been putting money on it so my App Store is not allowing me to download anything at all
iPhone SE, iOS 17
It's for verification purposes. From Apple (If you can’t download or update apps - Apple Support):
You might need to have a valid payment method on file, even if the app that you want to download is free:
- Add a payment method