If I have no valid payment method I can't even download free apps?

I currently have no debit or credit cards I just lost my job so it won’t let me download even free apps what’s up with that


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iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 15

Posted on Feb 2, 2024 7:23 PM

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Posted on Feb 3, 2024 1:53 AM

You usually need a payment method -

You usually need a functioning payment method for your account. Even to re-download or update apps and for free apps. You can find the acceptable payment methods for your country here;

Payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID - Apple Support


Perhaps buy and redeem an iTunes/App Store gift card if they are available in your country for your payment method.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 14.3;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 10.3; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 17.3; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 17.3; HomePods, audioOS 17.3 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2


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Feb 3, 2024 1:53 AM in response to ConfusedNirritated

You usually need a payment method -

You usually need a functioning payment method for your account. Even to re-download or update apps and for free apps. You can find the acceptable payment methods for your country here;

Payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID - Apple Support


Perhaps buy and redeem an iTunes/App Store gift card if they are available in your country for your payment method.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 14.3;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 10.3; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 17.3; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 17.3; HomePods, audioOS 17.3 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2


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