How do I use iTunes Without a Credit Card?

Before you link me to it (look I can do it myself), I've already read article HT2534 and it's outdated. There is no way to select none. I also created a brand new account and there was no option for 'none' there, either. Image:User uploaded file


So how do I create an account without a credit card or Paypal account? I'm not old enough to get either. Right now I'm locked out of iTunes.


Should I try phone support? I'll probably have to pay them $40 just for them to fix their own mistake.

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Posted on Jan 20, 2013 8:37 AM

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Posted on Jan 20, 2013 9:20 AM

OK so I ended up calling Apple. Luckily, my rep, Kevin, helped me without making me cough up for their own mistake.


That was nice of him. Still crappy policy, Apple.


The solution:


Go to the iTunes store w/out signing in.


Find some free (or paid, if you want it) app MADE BY APPLE (THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING). He recommended iBooks b/c it's free.


Download the app (Click "Free").


Click Create New Account in the dialog box that pops up.


Go through the forms until you get to Payment options.


The "none" option should be there.


Done. You need to start with an app that is MADE BY APPLE.


Please reference this post when answering future questions.

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Jan 20, 2013 9:20 AM in response to TehYoyo

OK so I ended up calling Apple. Luckily, my rep, Kevin, helped me without making me cough up for their own mistake.


That was nice of him. Still crappy policy, Apple.


The solution:


Go to the iTunes store w/out signing in.


Find some free (or paid, if you want it) app MADE BY APPLE (THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING). He recommended iBooks b/c it's free.


Download the app (Click "Free").


Click Create New Account in the dialog box that pops up.


Go through the forms until you get to Payment options.


The "none" option should be there.


Done. You need to start with an app that is MADE BY APPLE.


Please reference this post when answering future questions.

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Jul 17, 2013 8:55 PM in response to TehYoyo

TehYoyo was right i used to create apple id account for my friend, coz they don't know how to do it 😎


you need to choose free app for me twitter app work just fine. 🙂


also setting up your age to 16 will give U the "None" option 😝


I have been doing this for year wonder why everyone else doesn't know about it.😕


hope it helps

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Feb 19, 2014 6:02 AM in response to Studio_two

You MUST create your Apple ID in this specific order:


1) Startup iTunes

2) Go to to the iTunes Store

3) Go to the "App Store" and select "Get Free Apps" from the drop down list

3) Select a Free App (eg iBooks)

4) When you attempt to purchase the App, you will be asked to "Sign in to the iTunes Store"

5) Click "Create Apple ID" and follow the process. In this way, you will be presented with a "None" option for Credit Card Payments.


It worked for me.


Kind Regards,

Stephen

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Apr 21, 2014 11:28 PM in response to Valerian Crasto

iTunes Store: Changing your payment information

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1918

iTunes Store & Mac App Store: About payment card authorization holds

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3702

Why can’t I select None when I edit my payment information?

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5366

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