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verification required for free apps

I can’t download any free apps. It’s always saying to provide verification. i’ve tried paying it and i’ve tried removing my card from the account. nothing has worked. right now there is no payment method on my phone and it still is asking for verification. can somebody please help me

iPhone 8, iOS 15

Posted on Mar 8, 2022 6:30 AM

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Posted on Mar 8, 2022 5:44 PM

Hi masonwinn,

Welcome to the Apple Community.


Your Apple ID is the one account you use to access all Apple services,

such as the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime and more.


It seems Apple requires a valid payment method in your Apple ID account,

for the first time you use the App Store, or iTunes, even if you only download free apps.


First: Check the payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID: (Scroll down to find your country or region)

Payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID - Apple Support


Now you can:

Change, add, or remove Apple ID payment methods - Apple Support


After you have used the App Store or iTunes for the first time,

you can remove the payment method if you wish.


Hope this helps :)

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Mar 8, 2022 5:44 PM in response to masonwinn

Hi masonwinn,

Welcome to the Apple Community.


Your Apple ID is the one account you use to access all Apple services,

such as the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime and more.


It seems Apple requires a valid payment method in your Apple ID account,

for the first time you use the App Store, or iTunes, even if you only download free apps.


First: Check the payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID: (Scroll down to find your country or region)

Payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID - Apple Support


Now you can:

Change, add, or remove Apple ID payment methods - Apple Support


After you have used the App Store or iTunes for the first time,

you can remove the payment method if you wish.


Hope this helps :)

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