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

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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

HT5035 If I have an positive account balance and credits on my account, why do I have to enter valid credit card information?

If I have a positive account balance and credits on my account, why do I have to enter valid credit card information?

Yes the balance is from a gift card

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.

Why iPhone 5 keeps asking to input credit card security code when downloading free applications?

Why iPhone 5 keeps asking to input credit card security code when downloading free applications?

To download apps, even free apps, you usually need the payment information associated with your Apple ID. You most likely have your credit card name, billing address, card number and expiration date already on file or you would be asked for these too. Apparently though your security code is not on file with your Apple ID. To avoid being asked each time to download an app go to your Apple ID and edit your payment information to include the security code.
See this link to Manage you Apple ID
https://appleid.apple.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MyAppleId.woa/

Why do you have to submit your credit card number is you are redeeming a card?

why do you have to use your credit card number is you are redeeming ?

I haven't seen a good answer from this yet. You can create a new Apple ID for the store without a CC. You can remove your CC info from an already established ID (you made a purchase in iTunes), but you can't use your Apple ID for first time use in the Store without a CC.

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

Why do you have to put your credit card information in

why do you have to use credit card information to start an online id

You don't HAVE to, but it sure does make life easier if you do. You might want to buy a song. You might want to buy an App. You might want to make an In-App purchase. I've had my CC tied to my iTunes account now for years, and it's completely secure.
If however, you want to limit what you can download on your iPad. Here are directions on how to set up a credit card free account.
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.

Why do I need to give my credit card details to get a free app?

I just want a free app from Twitter, but cannot seem to download it without giving my card details. Is this correct?

Hello pamelafromCornwall,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
As the article below states you do need to have payment information on file if you have already created an Apple ID and are using the iTunes Store or App Store for the first time. If you want to remove your payment information afterwards, you can follow the steps in the article below to do so.
Create an iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks Store account without a credit card or other payment method
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2534
Take care,
Alex H.

TS3274 Do I really need to put my debit card information to get a free app ? Why ?

Do I really need to put my debit or credit card information to get a FREE app ? Why ?

You can try removing the card in your account information, but if that credit card expired before you removed it, you might be stuck now,
Settings>Store (or iTunes & App Stores in iOS 6)>Apple ID. Tap your ID. Then tap View Apple ID. Enter your password. Tap the arrow next to Payment Information and select None if it is available in your settings. See if that will work for you.
If iTunes doesn't accept that or if you didn't have None in the options, you are stuck until you enter e new card.

HT201303 Why do I have to put my debit card information when I sign in to download a free app from the App Store? This was not required before. It started happening like 2 weeks ago.

Why do I have to put my debit card information when I sign in to download a free app from the App Store? This was not required before. It started happening like 2 weeks ago.

i had to format my laptop
You can reinstall Lion (Mac OS X) by pressing Command + R while booting your Mac. No need to re download Lion again.
Help here > OS X: About OS X Recovery

I entered my debit card for a app latter when I went to update all it asked password as usual then said sign in required took me to page sayin my card has been declined use alternate I don't have alternate but now it won't let me download free apps niethe

I entered my debit card for a app latter when I went to update all it asked password as usual then said sign in required took me to page sayin my card has been declined use alternate I don't have alternate but now it won't let me download free apps niether

Do you have enough funds in your bank account?
otherwise iTunes sometimes black lists card if there are too many fradulent purchases
Reason why they might black list a card is possibly you call in for alot of fradulent purchases
One more reason can be because iTunes does actually limit the amount you can change payment methods
Call AppleCare Phone support and have your call directed to iTunes Store
1-800-275-2273

Why do i need to enter the credit card information for downloading free apps and redeem the codes?

getting a message says apple id has not yet been used with the itunes store while trying to download apps
why do i need to enter the credit card information for downloading free apps and redeem the codes?

As a security precaution, Apple verifies your billing credentials with every transaction whether paid or free apps or using the balance of a redeemed code.

HT5622 why am i supposed to provide my credit card information....its said that the id is free.....

why am i supposed to provide my credit card information....its said that the id is free.....
will i be charged anything....
plz reply soon...
Regards
Sakshi

An Apple ID is free and you will be charged nothing for creating it.
To create an Apple ID without a credit card read Creating an iTunes Store, App Store, iBookstore, and Mac App Store account without a credit card
Step 3 is important, no matter whether you do this on a Mac or an iPad / iPhone:
Important: Before proceeding to the next step, you must download and install a free application. ...
Important: Before proceeding to the next step, you must download and install the free application by tapping Free followed by tapping Install App. ...
To summarize, you must first download a free app from the App Store. When you are asked to sign in with your Apple ID, select "Create new account". Accept the terms and conditions checkbox, then click Continue. After you enter all the requested personal data, click Continue.
When you are asked to select a payment method, select "None".
That's all there is to it.

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

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