Why is the App Store asking for billing information for free apps?

Why every time I try to download something free it won’t let me it. Keep asking for a billing address.


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iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Aug 25, 2024 11:23 PM

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Posted on Aug 25, 2024 11:35 PM

they always required people to have a valid means of purchase on ones appleID account do do anything

free apps can have inapp purchases and the like


you can use an apple gift card as means of purchase if don't wish to use a card

try reading

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

and

Add a payment method to your Apple ID - Apple Support


if you wish to complain to them about that then you can use their feedback channel to let them know

Product Feedback - Apple

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Aug 25, 2024 11:35 PM in response to daquan48

they always required people to have a valid means of purchase on ones appleID account do do anything

free apps can have inapp purchases and the like


you can use an apple gift card as means of purchase if don't wish to use a card

try reading

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

and

Add a payment method to your Apple ID - Apple Support


if you wish to complain to them about that then you can use their feedback channel to let them know

Product Feedback - Apple

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