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Why do I have to add a payment option if I’m not making a purchase?

What is it asking me to enter payment information just to download a free app?

iPhone XS Max

Posted on Sep 4, 2019 9:05 AM

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Posted on Sep 4, 2019 10:01 AM

Verification purpose. Making sure you're downloading an app in the correct region.


You're not getting charge for it.

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Why do I have to add a payment option if I’m not making a purchase?

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