Why are free apps asking for my credit card?

I'm trying to download Pandora or Jango music on my new iphone 4s but each time I click on free-install now, it asks for my credit card info.  What gives?

Did you try to create an account without using the credit card?
Create an iTunes App Store account without a credit card
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/account/

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    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 does Apple TV ask for my credit card security code??

    Tried to rent a movie all day. Cannot get passed Apple TV asking for my credit card security code. Entering it does not work, changing the credit card in itunes does not work. Am able to rent directly on my phone (there's a wasted $6 but was curious if was itunes or Apple TV). What is going on???

    Thanks diesel....tried that as well, but failed to mention it in my OP. No luck. Also rebooted, unplugged, reset, etc....no luck as well. It has to be something on the ATV though since it rented just fine on my phone. I have 13 $1 pending charges on the 2nd credit card I tried, so it was looking, just not verifying.....strange. Have to think it wouldn't be my bank though, since again, renting on my phone went fine.

  • Why am I being asked for my credit card information on updates and then being told that my card is declined??h

    I Have three app updates on my iPhone 5c, and the App Store is asking me for my credit card information when it is on file and then it gets declined. What is the purpose of needing my CC info for free updates?? Do NOT make me drop my apple products and change to that **** android crap.

    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 does my iPad ask for a credit card to buy apps when I already have money on my iTunes account?

    Why does it do that? It used to do that for free apps to but once I put my credit card on it, it stop asking for free apps. But now it still wants a card even though I still have 20 dollars left from a birthday gift card. I heard somewhere that this was because of a new feature to stop kids from downloading apps that their parents don't want them to or buying a bunch of apps and racking up a huge bill, is this part of it?

    Is the card expired? You cannot have an expired card in your account.
    JeffoMcSpeffo wrote:
    I have $17.97 on my account but when i try and buy Doris (worth only $10.99) i need to fix my credit card information, which also keeps saying theres an error
    What is the error?
    Try this -> http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1646

  • Why is a free app asking 4 my credit card information

    don't know

    I would not enter my credit card information unless it is to purchase an item! As Samcolee ponted out they could have a very legitimate reason for requesting this information, but I am very paranoid when it comes to things like this and I would just not provide them with this information for something that they advertise as free. When you decide to purchase something then bby all means provide this information in order to complete a transaction but other than that, no way.
    Hope this helps?

  • If the app is free, why is then the website asking for a credit card?

    if the app is free, why is then the website asking for a credit card?

    Part of the security of the account. If available choose the None option.

  • HT201303 Trying to install free app asking for credit card. Why

    It's asking for a credit card for a free app

    For security --- to make sure it is you.
    If the app is free, then you will not be charged.  But of course some free apps provide the ability to make in-app purchases.

  • I have to update all my application in my App Store however they are asking for the credit card details since this is to update only. Even to download some free games still they are asking my credit card details since it is a free. Please help me..

    I have 11 updates in my App Store but every time I click the update they ask first my apply ID that would be fine but after they will ask my credit card details since this is only to update. Please help me.
    Also, even I would like to download some games it's ok to ask for our Apple ID but in the second time they will ask for the credit card details. Please help me

    My younger brother had the same problem. You have to go into settings, app store, details and then change your credit card details to none. If there is no none option, you will have to use a different apple id.

  • I use to download free  games but now it is asking for my credit card information why?

    I use to download free games but now it is asking for my credit card information why?

    You are required to provide credit card details to download apps be it free or paid.
    Nothing will be deducted from your credit card if the app is free.
    There will be a authorizing hold of US$1.00 to verify your account information. It will be credited back to your account later.

  • App store keeps asking for my credit card info for free apps!??

    Every time I go to get a free app, I keep getting asked for my credit card info to be updated. If it's free, why is my credit card info needed!?? I don't want to get charged, so I cancel out of the credit card request, it's not worth trying to get unwanted charges taken off. I would write to Apple but for some strange reason they refuse to use email for help. So, guess I will just try here.
    Thanks,
    Jim

    Hello All,
    Even I do faced same issue on my iphone 5 recently, because I had updated my credit card details while purchasing 'whats app'. Later on if I try do down load free apps, it started asking me verify payment info..I got frustrated and tried to remove apple id and create the same id and reset networksettings, but issue not resolved.!!
    Possible scenarios of it occures:
    1. While creating your apple id you might have given credit card info an dlater that got modified/expired
    2. Once you buy anything by using credit card that info will be updated to your apple id, so it asks every time
    Resolution:
    Just remove your credit card details from payment information
    setting > icloud > account > payment information -- remove ur credit card info , done done
    Then try to download free app, it will only asks for apple password, It will not ask for 'payment verification'
    Thank you
    Krish

  • OS X Mavericks is offered as a free download, why is apple asking for a credit card number?

    Can someone tell me why apple is asking for a credit card number to download the Free OS X Mavericks?

    Yes.  This is what it says.
    Resolution
    You might not be able to see or select the None payment option for one of these reasons. If you don’t want to use a credit card, you can use another form of payment, such as a gift card.
    If you have an unpaid balance or payment due
    You can't select None as your payment type until you pay your balance. To see which order you need to pay for,view your purchase history on a Mac or PC. When you sign in to the store, you might see a message that there was a billing issue with your last order. Click the Billing Info button to see the order.
    After you pay for the order, you can change your payment information to None.
    If you’re using the iTunes Store or App Store for the first time
    If you’re using the store for the first time with an existing Apple ID, you must provide a payment method. After you create the account, you can change your payment information to None.
    If you’re creating a new Apple ID, you might be able to create an account without entering your credit card details.
    If you changed your country or region
    When you change the country or region of an existing Apple ID, you must provide a payment method and update your billing options. If you want to remove your payment method after you change the country or region, you canchange your payment information to None.
    She hasn't changed countries nor regions, she's not using the either store for the first time, nor does she owe anything.  She doesn't have a gift card.  She's just a person without a credit card.  She did have one, and now she doesn't. 

  • When I try to download a free app, it asks for my credit card info

    How can I download a free app without giving my credit card data?

    You can also create an iTune and App Store account without credit card details
    1. Sign out of current Apple ID if you are sign-in to one (important)
    2. Go to App Store and select a free app
    3. Tap INSTALL APP
    4. Create New Apple ID
    5. Confirm Your Country
    6. Agree with Terms and Conditions
    7. Fill in your Apple ID and Password (you must create a new Apple ID; don't use your old Apple ID)
    8. Create and answer your secret question
    9. Select NONE for Payment Method
    10. Fill in Billing Address
    11. Submit application for new Apple ID
    12. Wait for verification email
    13. When email arrive, verify your account
    14. Start downloading your free apps

  • Ok help It's still asking for a credit card in the App Store?

    Help it's always asking for a credit card in the App Store even If I signed out""

    You are required to provide credit card details to download apps be it free or paid.
    Nothing will be deducted from your credit card if the app is free.
    There will be a authorizing hold of US$1.00 to verify your account information. It will be credited back to your account later.

  • 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/

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