Why do I have to pay for free download games

Why do I have to pay for free download games

You can download free apps, but you may need to have a valid payment method on file, even if the app you want to download is free. 

Free apps has also In-app pruchase.

You can have a credit card / debit card on file and an Apple Account balance.

If you have set your Apple Account balance as your default payment method, your default payment method will be used first by Apple when you need to make a payment.

Some purchases might require you to have a credit card on file, even if you use your Apple Account balance to make the purchase.

See -> If you can’t download or update apps on your iPhone or iPad

If you can’t download or update apps on your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support (UK)

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Add a payment method

You may need to have a valid payment method on file, even if the app you want to download is free.

Add a payment method

• If you want to change your card, add first the new card, then remove the old one.
• or if you use your Apple ID balance, set your Apple ID balance as your default payment.

See also -> Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID

Payment methods you can use with your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)

fyi: Not all credit & debit cards seem to work with App Store / iTunes Store, try a different one, or preferably a credit card. If your card is not accepted as a paymenf method, you need to contact your bank.

If you still need help, get support from Apple directly -> Get Support or call Apple in your region see -> Contact Apple for support and service or check -> here for more support and assistance.

You don't. Free is free. But, you must have a payment method on file to use the App Store.

doris1299 Said:

"Why do I have to pay for free download games"

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Paying for a Game Marked as Free:

Are you saying you are being charged for something marked as Free? If so, it seems to be a glitch in the App Store. So, contact Apple Support, if this is the case.

Apple Contact Us Info:

• Contact Us - Choose Locations
• Proceed from there, as necessary
• Why the Wait: Phone calls are taking a bit to go through at the moment, due to lots of calls. With the Coronavirus Pandemic, many are at home at the moment, with much time on their hands to contact Apple. So, just stay on the line, and you will get through :)

so why is it telling me to pay 10 bucks for a free game?!