Why does downloading apps require my billing information in App Store

I’ve been trying to download an app and when I push download it asks for my billing information and it does this with every app I try to download


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iPhone 7, iOS 15

Posted on May 26, 2024 9:17 PM

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May 27, 2024 1:21 AM in response to amere275

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


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