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User profile for user: Shauna1985
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Billing info/ Charges

Why do I have to put in my credit card information if I’m only going to download free apps? My 10 year old autistic son likes to play games and he accidentally hits ads and buys things sometimes, so I left my billing info blank on my new phone so that didn’t happen again, and I can still play the games from before that I already had, but I don’t have to worry about him buying anything because it asks for the info and he can just close it out now instead of it automatically charging me.... Now I want to download a new game that is FREE, but Apple insists I still put in my credit card info... is there a way to bypass that option without having to put my credit card in?

Posted on Aug 6, 2019 6:47 PM

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User profile for user: Limnos
Limnos
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Posted on Aug 6, 2019 7:56 PM

This is a very common observation. Apple does not explain this occasional and inconsistent requirement. Enter a valid payment method to satisfy their requirement. If the item is free you will not be charged. You can also try to use your account without a payment method but you may still encounter the requirement.


Create or use your Apple ID without a payment method - https://support.apple.com/HT204034


If you can't remove your last payment method or use no payment method with your Apple ID - https://support.apple.com/HT203905

"Learn why you can't use your Apple ID without a payment method in the App Store, iTunes Store, and more."

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User profile for user: Limnos
Limnos
User level: Level 10
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Aug 6, 2019 7:56 PM in response to Shauna1985

This is a very common observation. Apple does not explain this occasional and inconsistent requirement. Enter a valid payment method to satisfy their requirement. If the item is free you will not be charged. You can also try to use your account without a payment method but you may still encounter the requirement.


Create or use your Apple ID without a payment method - https://support.apple.com/HT204034


If you can't remove your last payment method or use no payment method with your Apple ID - https://support.apple.com/HT203905

"Learn why you can't use your Apple ID without a payment method in the App Store, iTunes Store, and more."

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