Looking for free game apps on my iPhone6, I found several under my search for FREE Apps. When I tapped the 'GET' button, the iTunes store started to load but then went to my credit card info and wanted my security code for the credit card i normally use on iTunes. Why would there be any need for my credit card info on a FREE app? I've gotten free apps before but none asked for credit info.
iPhone 6, iOS 8.2
You've gotten free apps under the same Apple ID you are using now? When you go to your Account Info in iTunes, is the None option selected for Payment Method?
Cheers,
GB
You've gotten free apps under the same Apple ID you are using now? When you go to your Account Info in iTunes, is the None option selected for Payment Method?
Cheers,
GB
To add to what Gail had to say, if you have used the Apple ID in the past in the iTunes store, the credit card info is what Apple uses to verify your identification. If the credit card has expired, then it will automatically request update information, even for a free app. You can log into your account and update the info, or as Gail said, check for None as an option. This will especially happen if the free app that you are trying to download has in-app purchases.
Yes, I've gotten free apps using this same iTunes account--recently, too. After your reply, I went to the iPhone 'Settings' and looked under the 'iTunes & App Store' . Under my 'Apple ID' i looked up my payment info and it is correct with the credit card info I use to purchase music and/or apps. But after reviewing the info, I couldn't select 'Done' and leave that screen--it wanted my credit card security code. So I guess that needed to be updated, as ChrisJ4203 indicated. Thank you both for your help! 🙂
Well, YAY! Glad you are all set now 🙂 you are most welcome!
Cheers,
GB
Thanks to you and Gail, I was able to update my iTunes credit card info and, once that was done, the Free App downloaded without charge as usual. Thank you!
You are welcome.
hello there ! I've forgot my apple id password and i cant get access to any data !
I've tried to retrieve it using security questions but I've forgot the birthday date I've provided! And my email doesn't work! I need help
Start a new post in the correct forum. Your question has nothing to do with the topic of this thread.
Thanks,
GB
Why is the iTunes App Store asking for my credit card info for getting a FREE app?
