TS3988 Do I have to have billing info to download free apps?
I can't get free apps from the store with my id it takes me to billing information every time. Everyone tells me they never had to enter that stuff in they can just get free apps. So is there a way to skip that part?
You should be able to chance the paypment options to "none". I hope this guide to create an Apple ID/iTunes Tore account without a credit card will help you: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT2534
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hey! i have a serious problem coming up which is that i am asked to enter my billing info even for free apps. why should i pay for apps which are free? please help me with this problem! and in the billing info there is pop-up box saying i have accessed my account from didfferent computer but no i have been doing it from the same pc. please help me out.
Tap Settings > General > International. Make sure the Region Format is correct.
As for your Apple ID. Tap Settings > Store > Apple ID > iForgot
Resetting your Apple ID may help.
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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.)
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I am being asked to provide my billing info for updating free apps... This has never happened before. I don't have a credit card so is there anyway around this??
The only way is to create an Apple ID without a credit card. The one you currently created will not work, it has to be a new one, and use this support document to do it. http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2534 Make sure you follow the directions exactly.
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hii i am using iphone 3g mobile i have some problem in downloading free apps here is asking an credit card details so i want to download with out entering credit cards details and here i have there is not havening an option "NON"
How did you create the account ? Unless you followed, exactly, the instructions on the HT2534 page that you posted from when creating an account then credit card details will need to be entered before the account can be used to download any item from the store.
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Why is the app store requesting billing info for a "Free" app? The app is Pinger desktop
I tried to download Pinger Desktop from the App Store, which is listed as FREE. Why is the App Store asking for my billing information for a free app?
If you have a None payment option, choose that.
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Why is this happening? It shouldn't on free updates or apps.
Kimmie65 wrote:
Why is this happening? It shouldn't on free updates or apps.
Based on what you have said so far there is no way to answer your question. You must have a valid payment method on file with the iTunes store, even to download free apps. The payment method is used to verify who you are. The profile information in your iTunes account must match the information for the credit card you have entered. -
HT201303 Why I'm I being ask about payment info to download free apps?
Why I am being ask about credit card information for free apps?
Pre-auth charges, and so on. Checking your billing is up to date, etc.
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Still need credit card info to download FREE apps in App Store
Why has this issue not yet been addressed by Apple? How is it even sensible that people must provide credit card information just to download FREE apps in the App Store? The App Store was launched months ago! This is very unusual of Apple and their policy of making things simple for customers.
That is Apple's policy.
You can setup an Apple ID without a credit card.
Apple and their policy of making things simple for customers
Create an iTunes App Store account without a credit card
iTUNES STORE - TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The iTunes and the Mac App Store are one in the same. -
What if I don't have billing info, but I used to, and I want to update free
What if I don't have billing info, but I used to, and I want to update free
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5552
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how can i fix my iphone i can't update or download apps, when i try it tells me toput my credit card info and i do but when i push done it tells me my payment has been declined, but why do i have to pay to update or download free apps. How can i fix this?
You must contact iTunes support to get the problem resolved.
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/contact/
If there is a problem with your account or payment info, you cannot
download anything (including free apps or updates) until the matter
is resolved.
In countries where the iTunes Store only sells apps, the accepted payment methods are Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Other payment types such as gift cards, store credit, monthly allowances, ClickandBuy, and PayPal are not accepted. Depending on your App Store country, prices may be listed in your local currency, US Dollars, or Euros. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5552 -
everytime i try to purchase something on the app store, it says "billing information needs to be confirmed" everytime i confirm it, it says declined. i still have money on my card and i just want to download free apps. what do i do???
Readers here are other Users like you. You need Apple Customer Service. call them.
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Why do I have to update my credit card info for a free app???
I put a block on my credit card due to fraudulent activity and now I want to install a FREE app, why do I need to update my credit card info for a FREE app? If you will only charge me if I actually purchase an app or content what is the purpose for asking me?
For identification purposes.
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How do I remove all billing details? I cannot download free apps without being taken to billing info, then it says its declined! I'm sooooo annoyed been trying for hours..
For an account setup with a credit card, you need a valid payment method even for free apps.
Create a NEW account using these instructions. Make sure you follow the instructions. Many do not and if you do not you will not get the None option. You must use an email address that you have not used with Apple before.
Creating an iTunes Store, App Store, iBookstore, and Mac App Store account without a credit card
However, you will still have to use the original account to update apps purchased with the original account. -
How do I remove my credit card from my account and still download free apps? because that card is no more good anymore the App Store will not let me download any apps . I no longer have a credit or debit card.so PLS help
On your iPad tap on your id in Settings > iTunes & App Store and tap on 'View Apple ID' on the popup and log into your account - that should give you a payments link on your account's page. Or on your computer's iTunes you should be able to edit your payment info by going into the Store > View Account menu option and logging into your account, and on your account's details page there should also be a payment link.
Changing payment info : Change or remove your payment information from your iTunes Store account (Apple ID)
If you don't get the 'none' option on the payment details screen : Why can’t I select None when I edit my Apple ID payment information?
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