Buying a factory unlocked iphone

hi!
can i buy a factory unlocked iphone in cash?
cause i've heard you must pay it by credit card...(i'm not from UEA)
thanks

Depends on where you are... I see no reason why you could not.
I do not believe Apple has announced availability of unlocked iPhone 5s in any market as of yet.

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