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Creating Apple ID without credit card

Hi,

How can I create an Apple ID to use on Itunes without a credit card? I want to get free apps for my ipod touch.

I don't want to go through giving my serial number just to contact Apple support.


I searched Google for an answer, and many people say an Apple ID can't be made without a credit

card but I know that's not true. Many people already have. The closest I've come to making an Apple ID

is clicking on a free app in Itunes, and then I start making an Apple ID account, I click "none" for payment,

and I enter address/name, and when I click next is says "Please contact Itunes support to complete

this transaction."


I read the Apple support article "HT2534" and it's not valid based on my experience, because

after I click "none" and fill in name/address, it says to contact "Itunes support" as mentioned above.


I won't tether my credit card information to my serial number and iPod because I want to read pdf

files on my iPod with privacy.


When I want to buy apps, I already have an iTunes gift card to make payment, but I can't use it

without an Apple ID.


Help.


Re: I own the ipod touch 4g.

iPod touch

Posted on Jul 3, 2012 7:25 PM

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Posted on Jul 3, 2012 8:59 PM

Hi imwright29,


Thanks for your answer, but I'm afraid it doesn't work. I tried everything you mention - free app, download, apple ID, new account - but when i click "none" for payment and fill in name, address and click next, it says I need to contact Itunes support to complete the transaction. It looks like it worked a few years ago, but not now.


I'm really frustrated about this and am starting to question if I wasted all my money on the ipod.


Sad.

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Oct 14, 2014 4:40 AM in response to lllaass

I did everything right and see the none selection but i still cant make free US itunes account

(i live in indonesia) 6 month ago i was able to make and before 6 month ago i was able to make a 3-5 times without any problem

the problem after i press the create button after payment tab, the red box apper : for assistance bla bla bla

and since 6 month ago to now i cant make a single us itunes account please help

thank you

Oct 30, 2014 2:19 AM in response to cat-eyed

If you have an iDevice (iPod, iPhone, iPad), then go to SETTINGS --> iCloud --> (if signed out), create a Free Apple ID --> go through the steps, and verify the email address by checking your email address.


Once you verify the email address (by following the link sent from an Apple Email), go back to settings, and log in to the "iTunes and App Store". You will then be asked for your TITLE (Salutation Mr, Mrs etc), address, contact number and postal code.


Works for me, and many hundred work colleagues I have helped...

Feb 25, 2015 4:41 AM in response to Apple8854

I have made an apple id and when I sign in with it (in iPhone), there is a message saying: This apple ID has not yet been used in iTunes store. Tap review.

So, I tap review,and I'm directed to my account setting.after I set the country and agree to the terms and conditions, it goes to billing info section. I cannot add a credit card info as the payment method, so I have bought an iTunes gift card to use. But no matter how many times I enter the code and tap next, I am again in the same page with a message in RED saying: for assistance, contact iTunes support at...!I am really frustrated, confused and tired of this process. Please help me.

Feb 25, 2015 10:59 AM in response to shanefromtx

Texas Shame? Well calling names is going to get you extra service, I’m sure!

NONE does not work once you turn on Family Sharing.


There is apparently a taboo about speculating what is coming up, or why on this forum - so I won’t go expressing why I think there are all these changes, other than to say that the Family Sharing factors into some of it, as the $$ driving account needs to be firmly established & now kids under 13 can have accounts.


I’m not happy either. Its gotten ever more convoluted to access one’s content, but if you think this is a problem - try buying a physical pre-paid credit card as a gift sometime & some of these iTunes gripes will seem less draconian!

May 12, 2015 12:36 AM in response to Apple8854

Hi!

so, I'm just figuring out how to create apple id without credit card, its actually funny when you figure it out. I'm Ipod touch user, so its easy for me to fine 'NONE' option, when I bought new Iphone for my sister, yes, I can't make new apple id without credit card, so for iphone user, its better to ask to the nearest apple store ask for creating apple id will be easier. it seems that for creating new apple id through Iphone, or itunes will be requiring the credit card options, but when I'm creating apple id through Ipod Touch, there the "NONE' option. and yes I'm using new E-mail too. or if you have friends or relatives that have ipod touch, maybe you can borrow it for a moment. Hope this would helping a lot.


Thanks

Jul 5, 2015 7:51 PM in response to carolina.k

Here's my simple way to create a free acount (your used account will work here)


1) Clear Apple ID on "iTunes & App Store" and iCloud" to begin on iPhone or iPad (tested on 7.1.1)

2) Touch "Get A Free Apple ID" and fill all requirements

3) Go to App Store and when prompt you, select NONE and fill remaining equirements

4) Verify your email to finish making your free Apple ID (easier on PC). Note that you need your secondary email to keep your Apple ID safe.

5) Finish remaining requirement (create Game Center Account, sign in on iCloud, sign in your account here to be able to post here)


Congratulation!

Jul 7, 2015 10:08 PM in response to carolina.k

Here's my simple way to create a free acount (any of your emails you've used before will work here)


Tested on iPad mini 7.1.1:

1) Clear Apple ID on "iTunes & App Store" and iCloud" to begin on iPhone or iPad

2) Touch "Get A Free Apple ID" and fill all requirements

3) Go to App Store and when prompt you, select NONE and fill remaining requirements

4) Verify your email to finish making your new Apple ID (easier on PC). Note that you need your secondary email to keep your Apple ID secure

5) Finish remaining requirements (create Game Center Account, sign in on iCloud, sign in your account here to post your comment)


Congratulation!

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