Do i need to put in a credit card in order to get free apps/games??

DO I have to submit a credit card in order to get free apps/games?

Hi lisa garzigli,
Mrguidogenio is correct, but what you need to do is create a new Apple ID. Based on the iOS and device, you need to stay signed out of the iTunes and App stores, which is in the Settings, and install an app. Then when the option comes up, select "Create New Account".
Also on a side note: You need to have an email address, gmail.com, yahoo.com, and hotmail.com are all good ones.
Then fill out the information until it gets to the credit card part. At the credit card part it should already have selected the "None" option. Just skip the iTunes code and finish the sign-up. Then your app will start to install!
Enjoy!
Waffaan

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HT2534 I've no credit card how do I get free apps please thanks?

I've no credit card how do I get free apps?

Create a iTune and App Store account without credit card
1. Go to App Store and select a free app
2. Tap INSTALL APP
3. Create New Apple ID
4. Confirm Your Country
5. Agree with Terms and Conditions
6. Fill in your Apple ID and Password (must be a valid email address)
7. Create and answer your secret question e.g. What is the name of my dog?
8. Select NONE for Billing Information (see picture below)
9. Fill in Billing Address i.e. your address
10. Submit application for new Apple ID
11. Wait for verification email
12. When email arrive, verify your account
13. Start downloading your free apps
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/Diavonex/6f6e54ff.jpg

When i try to download a "free" app for my ipod touch, it wants credit card billing info? a "free"" app is just that isn't it? How do I resolve this guys/gals? any advice?

when i try to download a "free" app for my ipod touch, it wants credit card billing info? a "free"" app is just that isn't it? How do I resolve this guys/gals? any advice? P.S. I don't use credit cards.

You normally need to provide some sort of payment method (in part as proof of residence in the country) before you can get even the free apps. It is possible to set up a new iTunes Store account just for free apps, but you have to create a new Apple ID; you cannot use an existing one. If you want to do that, take a look here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2534
Read the steps carefully as the order in which you follow them is critical. Note again that you can do this only when creating a new Apple ID. You cannot use an existing ID.
You will of course not be able to get anything other than the free content without entering in some sort of payment method (credit card, prepaid iTunes card, gift certificate, etc.)
Regards.

Why am I being asked for my credit card details to upgrade a Free app??

Why am I being asked for my credit card details to upgrade a Free app??

Howdy GaryFC,
Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities.
If you have a payment source associated with your Apple ID, it needs to be a vaild form of payment. To troubleshoot issues with your payment type being declined, please follow the steps below.
In most cases, this issue is caused by a formatting error in the billing address that you have provided. You can correct the issue by verifying that the information you have provided is correct, or by changing the format of your address to match the format that your credit card company has on file.
You can verify and/or modify your billing address by following these instructions:
Open iTunes. If you are signed in to iTunes, skip to step 4.
Note: Verify that you are signed in to the correct iTunes account. If you are unsure which account you're signed into, choose Store > Sign Out and proceed to step 2.
Choose Store > Sign In.
Enter your account name and password, then click the Sign In button.
Choose Store > View My Account.
Click the Edit Payment Information button.
In the Payment Method section, choose None.
Click the Done button at the bottom of the page.
Click the Edit Payment Information button again.
Enter your billing address exactly as it appears on your credit card statement.
Select your credit card type in the Payment Method section.
Enter your credit card information, your card's security code, and the expiration date.
Click the Done button at the bottom of the page.
If the issue persists, contact your credit card company and verify that they and any company they use to process credit card authorizations have the correct information on file.
iTunes Store: My credit card's security code or zip code does not match my bank's records - Apple Support
Take care,
Alex H.

HT1918 I want use only free applications, and I have not credit card, how I can install free apps?

I want use only free applications, and I have not credit card, how I can install free apps?

Hello Azim5s,
Indeed, this can be done by setting your account up and choosing 'None' when prompted for billing information.
Creating an iTunes Store, App Store, iBooks Store, and Mac App Store account without a credit card
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2534
Cheers,
Allen

HT204053 Why do I have to submit my credit card information just to download free apps?

Why do I have to submit my credit card information just to download free apps?

You don't, if you follow the instructions on this page when creating an account (the instructions won't work with existing accounts) then you don't have to give credit card details, you will get a 'none' option on the payments screen : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2534

HT204053 I have no credit card I just want the free apps

I have no credit card I just want the free stuff

Creating an iTunes store/iBookstore/Mac App Store account without a credit card

HT204370 I need to put in my credit card info. How do i do that?

How do I add credit card info to apple ?

So,
Verify your information in iTunes. Put in your Security Code again and click Done. See if that helps.
If it doesn't, then wait until the morning. Occasionally there are problems with the Servers, and if you just give it a little time it will sort itself out.
Cheers,
GB

HT5622 Why do i need to put in a card number or credit card number to update a free app.?

It will not let me download or update a free app with out putting in a card. At first it let me naow its acting up.!

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2534

Do I need to enter my credit card information to purchase a free app from the app store?

I am a relatively new user to the app store. Do I need to enter my credit card info if I am purchasing a free app?

This user, mountaingoatgirl, explains how to get a None option in your account details in the iTunes app on a Mac or PC. -
https://discussions.apple.com/message/24907941

Why do I have to put my credit card on file to download free apps?

I'm trying to download "iheart radio" to my ipod touch, but I can't because I've never set my account up with a credit card... It just takes me to the register screen with the TOS and the billing information...

Hi, Dasfonzie:
Take a look at the following article:
Create an iTunes App Store account without a credit card
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2534

Can i have a app store account without credit card so i can download free apps?

Hi,
So I want to download some free apps from my Mac's App Store, but i don't have a credit card. I tryied to register and i have a appleID but when then i reach a phase when i have to type the credit card's number and it won't let me go through with the registration.
For what i understand with iphone people don't need credit card to download free apps...
Can someone help me?
Thanks a lot!
Joana

The Apple Support Communities are an international user to user technical support forum. As a man from Mexico, Spanish is my native tongue. I do not speak English very well, however, I do write in English with the aid of the Mac OS X spelling and grammar checks. I also live in a culture perhaps very very different from your own. When offering advice in the ASC, my comments are not meant to be anything more than helpful and certainly not to be taken as insults.
You have an Apple ID already, so unfortunately the instructions in this link will not work for you as it states that these instructions are for those users who have not yet created an Apple ID as you may easily read.
If you have not created an Apple ID yet, this article will assist you in doing so on your computer in iTunes or on an iOS device.
If you wish to create another Apple ID for use with free content, my experience with experimenting with the instructions in this Knowledge Base article have always resulted in a None option in literally dozens of different country's iTunes/Mac App stores
Those users with an existing Apple ID are redirected by this article to a different Apple Knowledge Base article which unfortunately will likely not assist you in your goal of downloading Apple content without supplying a bank card or an alternative payment method, such as an iTunes/Mac App Store gift card.
If you have registered your product or used any Apple services, you should follow this article to use an existing Apple ID with the iTunes Store or Mac App Store.
That paragraph, by way of the hyperlink, then directs users with an existing Apple ID to this article;
Using an existing Apple ID with the iTunes Store and Mac App Store
Following the instructions in this linked article will likely not offer you the None option.

How to download updates for mountain lion at app store--it keeps directing me to a screen with credit card info--am only getting free software updates...

please I need help accessing downloads that are avaialbe for software--I keep getting sent to a page to enter credit card info when I am trying to download free updates at the app store...

Part of stronger account security measures by Apple. If you want the update, free or not, you will need to comply. "You will be assimilated. Resistance is futile!"

HT4623 Why does the App Store want my Credit Card details to download a Free App?

In recent months the App Store requests my Credit Card details before it will let me download a Free App. Why is this and am I going to get charged for Free Apps, a few weeks ago my Credit Card was charged $1 for down loading a Free App. Why is this happening? Jeanette143

If you update your billing information, the iTunes Store will place an authorization hold on your payment card account, usually in the amount of 1 USD, to verify your account information. It will be credited back to your account later.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3702

Trying to update my apps but saying my credit card was denied. Updating free apps so why is it trying to charge my credit card?

I recently got notification that I have 4 app updates but when I try to update it says to verify my credit card information which I do but says it comes back as declined. Why would it try to pull funds for free app updates?

If you're positive the information is correct, ask the issuing bank why the transaction is being rejected.
You're getting this error because the store can not authorize the card with your bank.

Do i need to put in a credit card in order to get free apps/games??

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