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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 Sep 4, 2012 10:19 AM

I read your post, and I'm having the same issue as well! I do not intend to use my Apple ID for purchases. I only want it for downloading a couple free apps. Besides, I dont even have a credit card. There should be another option. I understand Apple needs the info to charge accounts so no one skips payment on an app that costs. But maybe free apps shouldn't request billing and credit card info if the app is free. I have no idea if I'll ever be able to use this Apple ID because of that.

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