How to verify age without a credit card for Apple ID?

How do I confirm I’m over 18 without a credit card?



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iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Mar 24, 2026 2:13 PM

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Posted on Mar 24, 2026 2:51 PM

Here is what the Apple Support article says about age verification depending on your region.


  • Use an approved method: You can use a driver's license or national ID, or a credit card to confirm that you're an adult. Passports, debit cards, or gift cards aren't supported*.

*A Digital ID in Apple Wallet created using a U.S. passport can be used to confirm that you're an adult.

If you’re asked to confirm that you’re an adult - Apple Support

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Mar 24, 2026 2:51 PM in response to Jimbobe88

Here is what the Apple Support article says about age verification depending on your region.


  • Use an approved method: You can use a driver's license or national ID, or a credit card to confirm that you're an adult. Passports, debit cards, or gift cards aren't supported*.

*A Digital ID in Apple Wallet created using a U.S. passport can be used to confirm that you're an adult.

If you’re asked to confirm that you’re an adult - Apple Support

Mar 25, 2026 8:56 AM in response to caterina243

caterina243 wrote:

I’ve restarted the phone tried to scan my I.D and passport still not scanning?

UK Passport is not an option. If the ID you are referring to is your Driver's License, then what happens when you scan (or manually enter)? Users who have found the Driver's License initially not accepted have found it worked after a restart.

  • Use an approved method: You can use a driver's license or national ID, or a credit card to confirm that you're an adult. Passports, debit cards, or gift cards aren't supported*.

If you’re asked to confirm that you’re an adult - Apple Support

Mar 24, 2026 2:57 PM in response to Jimbobe88

Currently there are 2 additional ways to verify age beyond a Credit Card. If you are in the UK, or your Apple Account is set to the UK, it can use the length of time the Apple Account has existed as a verification. i.e if you've had this same Apple account for more than 18 years. Or you can use a driving license by selecting the option at the bottom of the Card entry form after selecting "Enter Card Details manually".


If you have no other form of ID, there is no way to verify your age at this time.

Mar 25, 2026 8:49 AM in response to debsfrombrighton

debsfrombrighton wrote:

This is ridiculous. I don’t have a credit card, I don’t want to have to have a credit card just to verify my age. I’m 64! I have multiple debit cards and charge cards and a passport but it’s not accepting anything.

Driver's License or Credit Card is what you would need. Neither the Debit Card or Passport are acceptable. If you have a Driver's License and entered it, then restart your device.

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