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Apple ID and payment info

Why is the App Store asking for my Apple ID then payment information for free apps and when I won’t update payment method it won’t let me get the free app

Posted on Aug 26, 2021 10:39 PM

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Posted on Aug 27, 2021 9:27 PM

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


M1 Mac mini, macOS 11.5.1; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 7.6.1; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 14.7.1; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14.7.1; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14.7.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 14.7  HomePods, audioOS 14.7 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Aug 27, 2021 9:27 PM in response to Backwoods_Princess

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


M1 Mac mini, macOS 11.5.1; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 7.6.1; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 14.7.1; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14.7.1; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14.7.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 14.7  HomePods, audioOS 14.7 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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