Can I make Apple ID without credit card?
Andrew Campbell
Updated on January 28, 2026
Do I need a credit card to create an Apple ID? The short answer is no. Apple does not require credit card information to create an Apple ID. Free content can be downloaded without a billing method.
How do I skip the payment method on my Apple ID?
In iOS and iPadOS:
- If you have an existing Apple ID account you don’t want to use, log out: go to Settings > account name > Media & Purchases and tap Sign Out.
- Launch the App Store.
- Find an app you can download at no cost.
- The App Store prompts you for an Apple ID.
- When prompted for a payment method, select None.
How can I create a free Apple ID?
Create an Apple ID on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
- Tap “Forgot password or don’t have an Apple ID?”.
- Tap Create a Free Apple ID.
- Select your birthday and enter your name.
- Tap “Use your current email address”, or tap “Get a free iCloud email address”.
How can I create an Apple ID for a child without a credit card?
Step 1: Launch the App Store app on your iPhone, and search for the free app on the platform. Step 2: When you find one, click the “GET” tab next to the app. You will be asked to sign in with Apple ID, click “Create New Apple ID”. Step 3: Follow the onscreen guide, and when asked for payment information, choose “None”.
Is payment method necessary for Apple ID?
Getting an Apple ID is easy but creating an Apple ID without a credit card or any defined payment method is a little tricky. However, if you’re the organizer for a Family Sharing group, Apple always requires a payment method, either a credit card, PayPal, or debit card.
How do I change my payment method to none?
How to remove card details from iTunes: iPhone or iPad
- Tap Settings.
- Open iTunes & App Store.
- Tap your Apple ID (typically your email address at the top of the screen).
- Tap View Apple ID.
- Tap Payment Information.
- Tap None under Payment Type.
- Tap Done.
How do I remove a credit card from my Apple account?
Remove Credit Card from Apple ID
- Open Settings > tap on your Apple ID > select Payment & Shipping option.
- On the next screen, tap on your listed Payment Method.
- On the next screen, tap on the Edit > scroll down and tap on the Delete option.
How much does Apple ID cost?
Apple ids are free. You must have been charged for something else. If you still feel the need to contact Apple use the link below. Apple ID Support then use the Contact Support button.
How do I create an Apple ID for a teenager?
On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Go to Settings.
- Tap your name.
- Tap Family Sharing, then tap Add Member.
- Tap Create an Account for a Child, then tap Continue.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to finish setting up the account. You can use the child’s email address for their Apple ID.
What happens to Apple ID when child turns 13?
However, your child’s account cannot be removed from your Family, unless their Apple ID is deleted, they turn 13 years of age (or equivalent minimum age depending on jurisdiction), or you transfer them to another Family.
How do you add an Apple ID?
1) In your browser, go to appleid.apple.com. 2) Sign in with your Apple ID user name and password. 3) In the Security section, click the Edit button. 4) Click the option labeled Add a Trusted Phone Number. 5) Choose your country from a popup menu.
How do you create an Apple ID on an iPhone?
Way 1. Create Apple ID via your iPhone settings Unlock your iPhone. On the home screen tap Settings. Go to iTunes & App Store. Tap Create New Apple ID. Choose the country you are in, then enter your regular email as a name of your Apple ID. Create a password, type it and verify.
How do you create an Apple iCloud ID?
Steps such as the following: Open Settings App. Tap on an iCloud tab. Tap Create a new Apple ID. Choose your Birthday tap Next. Write your First Name, Last Name taps Next. Tap on Get a free iCloud email address. Agree to the terms and conditions. Write a Password tap Next. Answer the Security Questions tap Next.
How do you Update Your Apple ID credit card?
Update Credit Card via iTunes. Open iTunes on your Mac or PC and then click on Account in the top navigation bar. If you’re not already signed in, click on Sign In and log in using your Apple ID credentials. Next, click on Account again and this time you’ll see a couple of more options.