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Q: Why does apps need credit card info for free apps? I never download any app that isn't free.

Why does apps need a credit card for free apps? I never download an app that isn't free. Don't have to do this on my iphone.

Hate putting credit card number anywhere.

iPad, iOS 6.1.3

Posted on May 3, 2013 9:41 AM

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Q: Why does apps need credit card info for free apps? I never download any app that isn't free.

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  • by Diavonex,

    Diavonex Diavonex May 3, 2013 9:45 AM in response to wubby
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    May 3, 2013 9:45 AM in response to wubby

    A credit card is needed for both free and chargable purchase.

  • by dilbert41,

    dilbert41 dilbert41 May 3, 2013 9:46 AM in response to wubby
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    iTunes
    May 3, 2013 9:46 AM in response to wubby

    But an iTunes gift card at any store and use that instead of the credit card

  • by Diavonex,

    Diavonex Diavonex May 3, 2013 9:46 AM in response to wubby
    Level 9 (66,730 points)
    May 3, 2013 9:46 AM in response to wubby

    You can create an iTune and App Store account without credit card details

     

     

     

    1. Sign out of current Apple ID if you are sign-in to one (important)

     

     

    2. Go to App Store and select a free app

     

     

    3. Tap INSTALL APP

     

     

    4. Create New Apple ID

     

     

    5. Confirm Your Country

     

     

    6. Agree with Terms and Conditions

     

     

    7. Fill in your Apple ID and Password (you must create a new Apple ID; don't use your old Apple ID)

     

     

    8. Create and answer your secret question

     

     

    9. Select NONE for Payment Method

     

     

    10. Fill in Billing Address

     

     

    11. Submit application for new Apple ID

     

     

    12. Wait for verification email

     

     

    13. When email arrive, verify your account

     

     

    14. Start downloading your free apps

  • by cyan31,

    cyan31 cyan31 Nov 5, 2013 8:25 PM in response to Diavonex
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    Nov 5, 2013 8:25 PM in response to Diavonex

    thanks for sharing, however, for step 9. I don't think we have NONE for option now. I am not sure since when. I despise apple for doing this. Now I am sharing my ID with some one, and I can not create a new ID beacuse I do not want to put my credit card. I tried mading up a fake credit card (of course I will never use it to pay), won't work.

  • by Apple_iOS4Life,

    Apple_iOS4Life Apple_iOS4Life Nov 5, 2013 8:30 PM in response to cyan31
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    iTunes
    Nov 5, 2013 8:30 PM in response to cyan31

    Just get an iTunes gift card from the store and set it up that way.

  • by burice0,

    burice0 burice0 Nov 13, 2013 6:16 PM in response to wubby
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    Nov 13, 2013 6:16 PM in response to wubby

    I don't like any of these answers. I tell my mother, "I can't download facebook or any app on your phone until you give me your credit card info" and she doesnt even have one anymore. Mom says "I thought it was free?" I say, "it is but they just need it. They wont charge you" She says "Why do they need it if they wont charge you?" And i can't explain it. Thats why this is bull. apple be more user friendly.

  • by Adrian9999,

    Adrian9999 Adrian9999 Jan 8, 2014 1:16 AM in response to wubby
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    Jan 8, 2014 1:16 AM in response to wubby

    I don't want to verify my credit card info for free apps and I don't see why I should. So it looks like I need one id for free apps and another for paid for apps.

     

    I am only in this situation cos my employer provides me with an iPhone. For personal use I use Android which never requires credit card info for free apps. So much easier.