Do I have to add a billing address to use iTunes and App Store?

I don’t want to add a billing history into my App Store, and well i can’t download or update any game without a billing history. I don’t want to add it because i don’t want to accidentally spend money on it.


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Posted on Sep 1, 2023 03:40 PM

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Posted on Sep 1, 2023 03:47 PM

You can download free apps, but you may need to have a valid payment method on file, even if the app you want to download is free. 

You can have a credit card / debit card on file and an Apple Account balance.

If you have set your Apple Account balance as your default payment method, your default payment method will be used first by Apple when you need to make a payment.


Free apps has also In-app pruchase.

See -> Buy additional app features with in-app purchases and subscriptions

Buy additional app features with in-app purchases and subscriptions


See also -> Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions

Legal - Apple Media Services - Apple

 


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Sep 1, 2023 03:47 PM in response to Miscee99

You can download free apps, but you may need to have a valid payment method on file, even if the app you want to download is free. 

You can have a credit card / debit card on file and an Apple Account balance.

If you have set your Apple Account balance as your default payment method, your default payment method will be used first by Apple when you need to make a payment.


Free apps has also In-app pruchase.

See -> Buy additional app features with in-app purchases and subscriptions

Buy additional app features with in-app purchases and subscriptions


See also -> Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions

Legal - Apple Media Services - Apple

 


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