Required payment method for free app download on iPhone

Why do I have to add a payment method to download a free app?


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iPhone XS Max, iOS 16

Posted on Jun 7, 2023 7:07 PM

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Posted on Jul 13, 2024 7:10 PM

I can’t download anything is for free with it saying billing verification I don’t have anything to pay it

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Feb 8, 2025 11:00 PM in response to Dazaraguys

Dazaraguys wrote:

Why do have to put debit cards before I download

To download free apps you won't be charged for anything, but the app you are looking to download most likely has optional in-app purchases that will use that payment method. Developers of apps are simply not spending their time and money to produce apps to give them away for free without a means to recoup their costs. They include in-app purchases in hopes you will find their efforts valuable and use one of those optional methods. Without a payment method, there is no chance that would be possible.

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Apr 20, 2025 11:13 AM in response to Mac Jim ID

Here’s the thing… If I’m downloading a free app, with or without in app purchase… developers can make their monies back in another way, I shouldn’t HAVE TO have a “present” card on file. Let me have the **** app. I paid over A GRAND for this device. If I want a subscription, I’ll put a card in. This system is archaic and dated, evolve.

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Required payment method for free app download on iPhone

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