Why do I need a credit card to download a free app?

Why do I suddenly need a credit card to download a free app? Is this something new or are we somehow getting hacked?

This is nothing new. A valid form of payment is required unless you originally set up your Apple ID to not require a credit card. Check your Apple ID account. Maybe the expiration date ID past.

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Why do I need a credit card to get a free app

I downloaded a free app without needing credit card. Went to download another and it said I needed to put in credit card info. Why?

If the app also has in-app purchases included, then you need a credit card on file in case you purchase something from within the app.

Why do I need a credit card to download album art?

I buy my albums from real shops and just import them into iTunes which is all well and good, but I need an iTunes account to get album art, and I need a credit card to make an iTunes account (so it seems). Why can't I just get the album art like you can in windows media player?

because that is itunes! lol
you can make your account - nothing will be charged unless you buy. the cover art is free!
just set up an account it shouldnt be that a problem!
if really do not want to - you can buy software that will search your artwork - even if you just have the song title.
the best one is coverscout:
http://www.equinux.com/us/products/coverscout/index.html
max

Why do i need a credit card if im installing free games only?, Why do i need a credit card if im installing free games only?

I just dont understand why we need a freeking credit card if we are only downloading free games we should only have to put one inif we actually plan on buying something

Hello Amanda,
'Account' in the sense it is used here, really relates to ownership rather than the purchase of something. When you have a free app, it is yours and in the event you accidentally delete it and want it back, it's formally recorded in your purchases folder.
You can obtain free apps without a credit card by following these instructions.
Creating an iTunes Store, App Store, iBooks Store, and Mac App Store account without a credit card

Why am being asked for credit card info for a free app of the day?

IIf an app of the day is free why am I being asked to update my credit card info?

If you have a credit card on your account then it has to valid and its details correct.
If this is the first time that you've tried to use the account in the store then unless the instructions on this page are followed when creating an account : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2534
then credit card details will need to be entered before the account can be used to download any item from the store.
If you are being prompted to review your account then you could see if this post by mountaingoatgirl lets you do so without needing to enter credit card details : https://discussions.apple.com/message/24303054#24303054

HT1918 Why do you need my credit card information when I purchase songs from an already purchased Itunes gift card?

Why do you need my credit card information when I purchase songs from an already purchased Itunes gift card? If I cannot purchase goods with the prepuchased gift cards, then the card is useless and I want my money back.

We are fellow users here on these user-to-user forums, you're not talking to iTunes Support nor Apple.
Just because you are being asked to enter your credit card details doesn't mean that it will be charged for your purchases.
Is it a newly created account ? If it is then unless you use the instructions on this page when creating an account then credit card details will need to be entered before the account can be used in the store : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2534

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.

HT5622 Why is it every time I try do download a free apps or games it requires me to fill up a credit card information since I don't have one so I cancel it and It won't able to continue to download?

Why is it every time I try do download a free apps or games it requires me to fill up a credit card information since I don't have one so I cancel it and It won't able to continue to download?

You can 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

HT201272 is it possible to not use a credit card, to download already purchase apps for iPhone to iPad?

is it possible to not use a credit card, to download already purchase apps for iPhone to iPad?

Contact iTunes Customer Service and request assistance
Use this Link > Apple Support iTunes Store Contact

Why i need to pay when i download a free app?

Why i need to pay when i download a free app?

You don't.
Some free apps have in-app purchases for which charges are made.

Do I have to have a credit card to down load free apps?

Do I have to have a credit card to down load free apps?

You must have a method of payment on your iTunes store account to download free apps. The method of payment is used to verify your identity and age. It does not have to be a credit card; see: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2534

TS1424 Do u have to have a valid credit card to download the free stuff

Do u have to have a valid credit card to download the free stuff

No, there are instructions on this page for creating a new account (the instructions won't work with existing accounts) without giving a credit number : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2534 e.g. select a free app in the store and click on 'create Apple id' when 'buying' it

Why Do I Need a Credit Card to Show Artwork from CD's That I Own Legally?

In Windows Media Player the album artwork shows up right away, but with itunes they tell me I need and account, and that account needs a credit card, why? I do not plan to buy anything from apple as I merely want to use what I own legally, I want the artwork from my CD'S to show up on itunes and on my ipod and do not think that my credit card needs to be part of that simple request. Please advise?

Artwork is only available for albums that are for sale in the iTunes Store. If Exile on Main Street is not something that iTunes sell, you'll have to find your artwork elsewhere. As Roger said, Amazon is usually a good place to start looking. Also, a Google Image search may find what you're looking for.
I believe that the Command - I equivalent on a Windows machine is Control-I. However, if you right click on the song, Get Info should also be one of the options. It's also an option from the File Menu, I believe. Poke around, use the Help function (which has a list of keyboard shortcuts, by the way), you'll find it.
Only Apple would know why they need or what certain information. Generally, it's pretty easy to dummy a phone number if the field is required and you don't wish to give out that information. I find all 7s works fairly well.

Why do I need a credit card number on file to download free apps?

I've had this itunes account for several years. The last CC that I had on file for making purchases has been lost (and reported as such). So, obviously my payment information regarding that card is no longer valid and I can no longer make purchases. Understandable.
I am, however, still waiting for a new card to be sent to me before I can go in an update the information.
What is boggling me is that when I attempt to download updates or other free applications, itunes (on my phone) keeps asking me to sign in and provide payment information (which I do not have). It will not let me download any free apps or updates without it.
1. Why?
2. How do people who use gift cards or paypal use this function on their iphone/itouch? (or, really anyone who either doesn't have a CC or doesn't want to use it). There's GOT to be a way when I see other people walking around with their iphones/itouches dl'ing free apps just presumably without a linked credit card on their account. Right?
I know all I really need to do is wait for my card and update my info when it gets here, but there are some pretty important updates that I kind of need now.

You can create an App store account without a credit card, however that won't help you with updating your previous purchases. Apps are DRM protected, and tied to the account that was used to originally purchase them. There is no way to overcome this DRM protection or transfer them to another account(Itunes support can if you contact them). If you want to create an App store account without a credit card, follow the directions here, but bear in mind the DRM protection mentioned. If you use this account to download free apps, you will have to use this same account for all future updates:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2534

Why do I need a credit card for family sharing?

i would like like to setup family sharing. I have an iPhone my 7year old has just got an iPad, I would like keep tabs on what he try's to download etc but in
the process it says I need a credit card on file. I already have a debit card registered And don't have a credit card. Why is this a problem?

Hello Laujhull,
The reason you need a credit card is that to comply with child online privacy protection laws, the CVV or security code provides parental consent for the purchases that will be made. You will need to do that before continue and you can even switch back to your debit card after you finish the setup. The article below will explain further.
Family Sharing and Apple IDs for kids
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201084
Regards,
-Norm G.

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