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Apple8854 Author

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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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Apple8854 Author

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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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Sep 10, 2013 9:36 AM in response to Apple8854

Just go to the Apple Forums and sign up for an account. That is what I just did.

https://appleid.apple.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MyAppleId.woa/wa/createAppleIdForIK B#

bishalm

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Sep 11, 2013 12:58 AM in response to Apple8854

Just make your apple id via Your Iphone,so while you are making apple id via your Iphone,you will get a "NONE" option on credit card selection.That's it.

REMEMBER DO NOT SIGN UP FOR NEW ACCOUNT FOR YOUR MAC OR PC,it may result in asking you to fill credit card info.Thnx guys.Hope this could help you lots. Love you all.

OR you may check this link for more info :

http://www.macorg.net/create-apple-id/

bishalm

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Sep 11, 2013 12:59 AM in response to Apple8854

Just make your apple id via Your Iphone,so while you are making apple id via your Iphone,you will get a "NONE" option on credit card selection.That's it.

REMEMBER DO NOT SIGN UP FOR NEW ACCOUNT FOR YOUR MAC OR PC,it may result in asking you to fill credit card info.Thnx guys.Hope this could help you lots. Love you all.

OR you may check this link for more info :

http://www.macorg.net/create-apple-id/

jw518

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Sep 17, 2013 12:41 PM in response to anyappleid

Yeah it worked for me, i just got mine a minute ago without a credit card because im only 12.

Sep 19, 2013 6:25 PM in response to Apple8854

To have the "none" option for credit card info show up, 3 crucial steps to make this work:

1) do it from your DEVICE (not a computer)

2) sign OUT from any previous accounts on the device

3) MOST important: go to APP STORE , find ANY free app, click FREE button to get it

(NOTE: it does NOT work if you go to Settings -- iTunes and App Store -- "Apple ID" !!!)

4) It will bring you to choices to Sign In etc. -- choose to create the new Apple ID, follow default prompts

(verified to work for iPhone 5 with iOS 7 in US)

Ribbitt

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Sep 20, 2013 2:02 AM in response to wamiqmirza

I clicked the link and followed it step by step on my MacBook Pro. It worked. Easy as pie. Thanks man I have been trying to make an Apple ID for like Four months now. Now I have one. Thanks again man....

Sep 23, 2013 5:18 AM in response to Apple8854

I have been using Apple ID since 2 years. The method for selecting none in credit card option is only that go to itunes store and click anyone application which is free and then it will require username and password. Click on creat new apple ID then going further and filling apple requirements, on payment method select none for credit card option. Confirm and enjoy downloading applications from apple store.

Ahtisham