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If you’re using the iTunes Store or App Store for the first time If you’re using the store for the first time with an existing Apple ID, you must provide a payment method.

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If you’re using the store for the first time with an existing Apple ID, you must provide a payment method. "

Posted on Aug 29, 2014 8:03 AM

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Aug 29, 2014 8:33 AM in response to mjbuck

Because that is Apple's policy. None of your fellow users here knows why that is Apple's policy, but my guess is that it is to verify that it is you who is attempting to use the Apple ID to set up a Mac App Store/iTunes Store account.


This user, mountaingoatgirl, explains how to get a None option in your account details in the iTunes app on a Mac or PC. -

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5295285?answerId=24907941022#24907941022

If you’re using the iTunes Store or App Store for the first time If you’re using the store for the first time with an existing Apple ID, you must provide a payment method.

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