i do not understand why I have to enter credit card information when I am wanting to get a free app.
iPad 2, iOS 9.0.1
Follow the instructions in this article and you will create an account without credit card.
Please do not follow the bad advice in the previous comment!
You already have an Apple ID, we know that because you have an account here in the Apple Support Communities. Creating a 2nd Apple ID will open a world of problems for you.
Choose the None option if it is presented to you. Otherwise, you can also redeem a small iTunes Gift Card in your account in place of a credit card.
Late 2012 Mac mini, OS X El Capitan 10.11.1; Apple Watch, 38 mm silver AL, Watch OS 2.0.1; iPad Air 2 & iPhone 6+, iOS 9.1
Why do I have to enter credit card information for a free app?
