Why do I have to give my debit card information when creating a apple account can I just give something else?

When I try to download apps it says sign in required then I put in my security code but it said its invalid but I know it's correct but I decided to make another apple account but I don't want to give my debit card number what else can I do?

If you only want the free apps, 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 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 apps without entering in some sort of payment method (credit card, prepaid iTunes card, gift certificate, etc.).
As regards the security code issue for your current account, take a look here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1646
If that doesn't help, go here:
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/contact/
and follow the instructions to report the issue to the iTunes Store.
Regards.

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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

I have no credit on my card which is on my apple account, why is it that can't even update my apps?

Okay so my title says it all, but whenever I try to update my apps, I am sent the billing address page and is telling me I need a to change my billing payment, I even tried to place my billing payment as none, but I still can't update my apps.

Try here... http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1389

HT3702 why do i have to have to have a credit or debit card?

why do i have to have a credit or debit card on itunes store

You are following the instructions on that page exactly ? I've just tried it and it works for me :

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As provided:
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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?

How do I remove a credit/debit card from my account? I ask because I currently have a VISA gift/debit card with 50 dollars on it, but the money has run out so I want to usea new card. Also, there is no 'None' check option for payment type on my account.

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Depending on how you created your account, "None" may or may not be an option. I believe it has something to do with whether the account was made through an App Store request or the regular iTunes Store. For example, my account allows no card but my father's doesn't allow there to be no card.
To change the card, go to your account settings and change the information to your new card, and hit save.

Why are you asking for my Visa card information when I have a balance on my iTunes gift card?

Why are you asking for my Visa card information when I have a balance on my iTunes gift card?

Either because you're trying to buy some sort of gift, or the iTunes Store servers are checking the validity of your account and won't charge the card, or there's a problem at Apple's end.
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