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Why do i need a credit card to download stuff

It keeps saying i need a credit card to download things which



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iPhone 11, iOS 15

Posted on Aug 10, 2022 12:41 PM

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Posted on Aug 10, 2022 8:19 PM

Unless you have a NONE option in the payment methods, you usually have to have a valid payment method entered in your account details. Even for free apps or to update apps.


You can also buy an Apple Gift Card and redeem it as a payment method.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 12.5; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 8.7; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 15.6; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15.6; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 15.6; HomePods, audioOS 15.5.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Aug 10, 2022 8:19 PM in response to sumaslvr

Unless you have a NONE option in the payment methods, you usually have to have a valid payment method entered in your account details. Even for free apps or to update apps.


You can also buy an Apple Gift Card and redeem it as a payment method.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 12.5; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 8.7; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 15.6; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15.6; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 15.6; HomePods, audioOS 15.5.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

Why do i need a credit card to download stuff

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