Downloading of free applications from iTunes,but charged?

I am new to Apple world. Few days ago, I bought an iPad from Mac Store in my town. Today I began using it with my newly created apple ID. Before I could download application, I was prompted to provide information on my credit card, while suggesting that I would not be charged until I authorize each time for any downloading other than the Free applications. As a beginner, I have chosen to download Skype for iPad, which I understand a FREE application. After it was successfully installed and launched, I tested by calling one of my contacts from Skype. Subsequently to my surprise, I receive an e-mail alert from my Bank that provided me with the Credit Card, to advise me that a purchase was made in iTunes using my card. I am shocked to learn this, though the cost was very nominal, but I failed to understand, how could this happen when I did not purchase any application or music or similar? Is there some thing wrong in my understanding?

Each time that you add or change your credit card details on your iTunes account a small temporary store holding charge may be applied to check that the card details are correct and valid and that it's registered to exactly the same name and address as on your iTunes account - it should disappear off your account within a few days or so (your card issuer should remove it).
Store holding charge : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3702
The only 'proper' charges are for what you buy e.g. music, apps, in-app purchases etc

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