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Apps and games

Why do I need to verify my billing information for free apps and games?

Posted on Apr 2, 2021 10:19 PM

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Posted on Apr 3, 2021 10:29 AM

Unless you have a NONE option in the payment methods of your account details, you must have a valid & functioning payment method in your account, even for free content.


Sometimes the system asks you to verify that payment method to determine if it is you using the account, as only you should be able to make the verification.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 11.1; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 7.3.3; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 14.4.2; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14.4.2; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14.4.2; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 14.3  HomePods, audioOS 14.3 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2



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Apr 3, 2021 10:29 AM in response to Ques289

Unless you have a NONE option in the payment methods of your account details, you must have a valid & functioning payment method in your account, even for free content.


Sometimes the system asks you to verify that payment method to determine if it is you using the account, as only you should be able to make the verification.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 11.1; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 7.3.3; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 14.4.2; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14.4.2; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14.4.2; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 14.3  HomePods, audioOS 14.3 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2



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