Apple free app download ask for credit card

Improve this answer. Let we see if I have this right. Before I can install anything without revealing my secrets , I need to install itunes this looks like a boot strap problem.

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Enter the information as requested and when you're asked to select a payment method, select "None. It may vary slightly or significantly with other versions or products. A published author and professional speaker, David Weedmark has advised businesses and governments on technology, media and marketing for more than 20 years.

Jan 16, PM in response to Felicia. This seems to happen to some people. I have never had the store ask for a payment method from me and i have 7 free apps. Mind you, those are the only thing I have from the store. Popular lore is to download some apps even free the store requires a valid payment method be entered as an indirect means of proof you are resident in the country for the store you are trying to use.

Jan 16, PM. Question: Q: Why is the App Store asking for credit card information for a free app? More Less. Communities Get Support.