Why is my credit card info needed to update apps?

why is my credit card info needed to update apps ?




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Posted on Nov 17, 2018 1:43 PM

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Posted on Nov 17, 2018 2:54 PM

You Apple ID needs a billing address, and you need to specify a default payment method. Strictly speaking, credit card info isn’t needed, although it is one of the more convenient ways to make purchases as you go. It is possible to specify ‘None’ as payment method, if you don’t expect to buy anything on that account.


If your payment information isn’t valid anymore, then you need to update the payment information. The App Store isn’t accessible until you do, even for updates.


Payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID - Apple Support

Change or remove your Apple ID payment information - Apple Support

If you can't choose None when you edit your Apple ID payment information - Apple Support

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Nov 17, 2018 2:54 PM in response to theresafrompoughkeepsie

You Apple ID needs a billing address, and you need to specify a default payment method. Strictly speaking, credit card info isn’t needed, although it is one of the more convenient ways to make purchases as you go. It is possible to specify ‘None’ as payment method, if you don’t expect to buy anything on that account.


If your payment information isn’t valid anymore, then you need to update the payment information. The App Store isn’t accessible until you do, even for updates.


Payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID - Apple Support

Change or remove your Apple ID payment information - Apple Support

If you can't choose None when you edit your Apple ID payment information - Apple Support

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