Do I need a credit card for free apps

Why do I need a credit card for free apps?

It is part of the security process for the account. Use the None option if it is available.

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Do I need a credit card for the app store to download free games

Hi, Do I need a credit card for the app store to download games

Hello yongxiahuang,
It sounds like you would like to download free apps without a credit card on your apple ID. You should be able to update your billing information payment method to None with this article:
iTunes Store: Changing your payment information
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1918?viewlocale=de_de&locale=en_CA
Changing your payment information using a computer
Open iTunes.
Choose Store > Sign In.
Enter your Apple ID and password and click Sign In.
Choose Store > View Account.
Enter your account password and click View Account.
From the Apple Account Information page, click Edit to the right of Payment Type.
Note: You can find the payment methods that the iTunes Store accepts in the Payment Type section. If you don't want a payment method on your account, select None in the Payment Type section.
Click the Done button after you've updated all of your information.
Step 6 in particular.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Sterling

Why Apple apps keep asking for credit card for free app??? Not single of apps are free. So disappointed of Apple fan who likes iPhone a lot. Please fix it

Wby Apple apps keep asking for credit card? No app is working

Are they "Free" apps with In-App Purchases? If so, you need a credit card on file for the In-App Purchases.
Cheers,
GB

HT2534 why do i need to enter credit card for free app purchases when i already set up itunes id

please HELP me .I want to install the free apps on my ipod touch but after i enter my id login to apple,it wants to ask for credit card .I never had this problem before with my other ipod touch to install apps that r free.Thanx

If you've never used this device with your account, it is most likely a security procedure to verify that it is you using the account on a new device and not someone else hacking your account.

Credit card for free app on phone?

Everytime I try to get a free app. It ask's for a credit card? It never has before (started about 3 months ago). In fact, I've never gave info for a credit card? What changed?

It is another form of identification for the increased security of the account. If you choose not to supply a card, choose the None option.

How to use itunes gift card to buy apps on ipad 2? Do I need a credit card for it?

how to use itunes gift card to buy apps on ipad 2? Do I need a credit card for it?

I'm sorry, but there is nothing that I can do to help you with this situation. I don't know why, but many people have problems when they try to buy gems in the Clash of Clans game. Personally, I wouldn't touch the game with a ten foot pole, but that's just my opinion.
You will have to contact iTunes Store Support and ask for their help. You can email them from here.
https://getsupport.apple.com/Issues.action

How do you get around needing a credit card for setting up family sharing?

How do you get around needing a credit card for setting up family sharing?

khuerter wrote:
I appreciate the replies about needing to setup a credit card for agreeing to pay for purchases and letting someone else be the Family Organizer. The purpose of my question is to know if there is a way around apples requirement to have a valid payment method on file...we have money in our apple account (use iTunes gift cards) and I do not want to store my CC info at apple. It seems like very odd that money in your account would not be enough to setup Family Sharing.
Very frustrating and just about ready to get rid of all the 15 apple products we currently have.
Khuerter,
Having a credit card when you set up as Family Organizer is a legal requirement to prove that you are taking financial responsibility for the others on the account. As Gail noted, there is not a way around that.
Once the account is set up, the Family Organizer can remove the credit card and replace it by a debit card.

I have registered a credit card for purchasing apps from the app store. My bank has issued a new chip based card and now the 16 digit numbers have changed. How do I register the new card for flowless purchases?

I have registered a credit card for purchasing apps from the app store. My bank has issued a new chip based card and now the 16 digit numbers have changed. How do I register the new card for flowless purchases?

Go to Apple Menu > App Store > View my account > sign in and then edit the payment details with the new card details.
I am assuming that your card and supporting bank are in the same country as your residential (billing) address and that you are using the App Store of that country.

I was charged no my credit card for the app store and i am not able to login, i tried to use the forget password options but it isnt going through

i was charged no my credit card for the app store registeration and i am not able to login, i tried to use the forget password options but it isnt going through
Apple id : [email protected]

If the old ID is yours, and if your current ID was created by editing the details of this old ID (rather than being an entirely new ID), go to https://appleid.apple.com, click Manage my Apple ID and sign in with your current iCloud ID. Click edit next to the primary email account, change it back to your old email address and save the change. Then edit the name of the account to change it back to your old email address. You can now use your current password to turn off Find My iDevice, even though it prompts you for the password for your old account ID. Then save any photo stream photos that you wish to keep to your camera roll. When finished go to Settings>iCloud, tap Delete Account and choose Delete from My iDevice when prompted (your iCloud data will still be in iCloud). Next, go back to https://appleid.apple.com and change your primary email address and iCloud ID name back to the way it was. Now you can go to Settings>iCloud and sign in with your current iCloud ID and password.

Do I need a credit card for my apple account

I have to update my apps and it's not letting me because I need a credit card is there a way to update my apps without a credit card?

Hi Desimoni77,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
You should not need to add a credit card to your iTunes Store account to update apps or download free apps. You may want to review your iTunes Store account information using the steps in this article:
Change or remove your payment information from your iTunes Store account (Apple ID)
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1918
You can also contact iTunes Store Support for more help:
If you need help changing your payment information, credit card details, or billing information, contact iTunes Store support. Or you may find the answer to your question below:
If you change your payment method, make sure your account information matches the credit card information on file with your financial institution.
If you use an AOL screen name to sign in to the iTunes Store, editing your information on the Account Information page won't update your AOL account. If you need to update your AOL account information, contact AOL.
If your previous payment wasn't accepted, you may need to change your payment information.
Best Regards,
Jeremy

Why do I need a credit card for family sharing?

i would like like to setup family sharing. I have an iPhone my 7year old has just got an iPad, I would like keep tabs on what he try's to download etc but in
the process it says I need a credit card on file. I already have a debit card registered And don't have a credit card. Why is this a problem?

Hello Laujhull,
The reason you need a credit card is that to comply with child online privacy protection laws, the CVV or security code provides parental consent for the purchases that will be made. You will need to do that before continue and you can even switch back to your debit card after you finish the setup. The article below will explain further.
Family Sharing and Apple IDs for kids
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201084
Regards,
-Norm G.

They need my credit card # for Genius?!

I just want to try out the new genius function but it seems they must have my credit number for me to complete the login. What kind of website forces you to provide your credit card details just to log in?!
poor form apple. poor form.
is this really how it is?

Yeah I think so. Genius is tring to sell you products from the store - so you need a store account for which you need a credit card number.

Why do i need a credit card for all applications?

Why won't apple let me buy my update if i have only itunes cards? I don't understand the point of using a credit card even for buying the applications? There still getting my money and I've read other posts and topics and other people are being aloud to buy it with there itunes money... Why can't I? That doesn't really seem fair to me and I've also read that people who've had there money in itunes for a longer period of time are able to pay with that but i added my money in yesterday... How long do i have to wait before i can give apple my money or do i have to use a credit card for all my purchases? By the way... I'm only 15 and can't get a credit card, So am i going to have to ask my parents if i can buy everything from itunes with there money and pay them back? Because i just wasted $20 on itunes. Thanks Apple

Talked to Apple and apparently it's only a canadian problem and it has something to do with our government taxes. So that means that the only way to do it now is to have a credit card. That still makes no sense to me because we're aloud to purchase music and other items such as ipod games and there technically applications but apparently there not? And the stuff in the App Store is applications, Why can't i just buy my update?

How would I use a credit card for In-app purchases instead of my gift card credit?

I have a gift card credits linked to my account, but I do not want to use it for an in-app purchase. I want to use my credit card for the purchase. Is there any way around this?

You can't for in-app purchases, when you have a balance on your account then that will automatically be used for your purchases.
For other types of purchase you can try gifting the item to yourself so that your credit card is charged (gifting can only be done via a credit card), but you can't do that with IAPs.

Can I have mort than one credit card for the app store?

can I have more than one credit card for my account in the app store?

No. Apple only allows for one credit card, but if it helps, you can apply iTunes Gift cards > Choose your iTunes Gift Card - Apple Store (U.S.)
Purchases are debited from the gift card balance first, the difference to your credit card.
Be aware, you can't purchase a gift card from the balance of a previously redeemed gift card and that purchases are subject to applicable taxes and fees.
iTUNES STORE - TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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