Why am I unable to install any apps without billing information

My app store asks for billing information…i cant install any app now


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Posted on Aug 17, 2023 01:18 PM

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Aug 17, 2023 01:19 PM in response to janeth267

If you are being asked to enter a payment method, you can try the things in this response Recommended by Apple I need to add credit to download a free a… - Apple Community which presents multiple methods supposedly letting you avoid this. In contrast, Apple's official Support Articles team presents multiple criteria* requiring the presence of a payment method, even for free items. Since you may be encountering one of those situations then based on the documents I suspect you have no option but to enter a valid payment method if you wish to continue downloading. Read the support article Add a payment method to your Apple ID - Apple Support about how to do that. The payment method may not be charged if you also have account balance or the item is free, but the payment method has to be present. This next article lists valid payment methods for different countries but note that in this situation Apple Account balance alone apparently may not meet the requirement and you need to use another payment method until you find one that satisfies Apple's requirement (often a credit or debit card): Payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID - Apple Support .


If you have already entered a payment method, use the first link above to check it. If a message appears in red there is a problem with it. If the information is still correct and current, contact your financial institution.


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Add a payment method to your Apple ID - Apple Support

"To make purchases from the App Store and use subscriptions like iCloud+ and Apple Music, you need at least one payment method on file."

If you can’t download or update apps on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

- "You might need to have a payment method on file, even if the app that you want to download is free."

Remove a payment method from your Apple ID - Apple Support

- If you have any active subscriptions, you must have at least one payment method on file other than Apple ID credit.

- You might not be able to remove a payment method if you have a balance due.

Sign in with your Apple ID - Apple Support

- "When you sign in to the App Store and other media services for the first time, you might need to add a credit card or other payment information."

How apps, content, and subscriptions from Apple are billed - Apple Support

- You can’t charge gifts to your Apple ID balance. If you send a gift or gift card, your primary payment method is charged.

- Some subscriptions might not be charged to your Apple ID balance.

What you can buy with your Apple Gift Card or Apple Account balance - Apple Support

"Some purchases might require that you have a credit card on file, even if you use your Apple Account balance to make the purchase."



Mar 22, 2024 03:54 PM in response to janeth267

I’m done with apple I was just about to get the 14 this year but I don’t think so like why is it asking for billing information when I bought nothing and not to mention I put my card in and it saying that it have to be this year like bro I’m a kid what you expect me to have a bank card i dont know what to do like bro why is this happening I asked for the phone not there opinion of what I should have on my phone and what not at this point I’m starting to believe that apple is bad for you

Mar 22, 2024 09:03 PM in response to nariah243

I don't have a payment method on my account, but then I also don't go for a lot of the apps that people seem to want. I don't play any games on my devices. I have maybe 30 non-Apple apps, 20 of which I frankly almost never use. I guess if you want certain things then you have to be prepared to pay money for them and the vendors will want to know you can do that.

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