It says at the app store that this upgrade of El Captain is free. Why does it ask for billing information if the upgrade is free?
iMac (20-inch Mid 2007), Mac OS X (10.6.8), HP probs
It merely asks for current billing information to be updated or filled in. You will not be charged for "free" updates or downloads. The terminology Apple uses is a bit confusing - best way to think about it is as a "purchase" for $0.00 price. Bottom line, if its free, you will not be charged anything.
If you prefer, you can also set up your iTunes/App Store account without a credit card:
It says at the app store that this upgrade is free. Why does it ask for billing information if the upgrade is free?
