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Can I use the App Store without a card?

Author

Andrew Campbell

Updated on February 10, 2026

You can skip the credit card requirement if you go into the App Store first and select a free app to download before you create an account. You can set up an Apple ID on the computer through the iTunes program or with the App Store app on an iOS device. Click the “Create Apple ID” button in the box instead.

Do I have to add a credit card to my 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 bypass credit card info on App Store?

  1. In the Account Settings section, tap on “Payment Information”
  2. Under ‘Payment Method’, choose “None”
  3. If you can’t choose none or none does not exist.
  4. Alternative change payment method.
  5. Tap on “Done” when finished adjusting your settings.

How do you pay in the app store?

How to use Apple Pay for digital purchases

  1. Ensure you have a credit or debit card linked to Apple Pay.
  2. Open Settings and select iTunes & App Store.
  3. Select your Apple ID and then tap View Apple ID.
  4. Tap Manage Payments then Add Payment Method.
  5. Tap the card you want to use in the Found in Wallet list.

How can I change my App Store country without credit card?

Currently, the only way to Change App Store Country or Region without Credit Card is to switch to a New Apple ID on your iPhone and go from there.

How can I download free apps on iPhone without credit card?

In order to download free iOS apps without having payment information on file with Apple, you will need to create a new iTunes account. For more information about this, please see which describes the process for setting up a new account without payment information.

Do you need a credit card to get an Apple ID?

If you create an Apple ID before you start shopping in the iOS App Store or iTunes Store, Apple typically asks for a credit card number as you go through the setup screens. You can skip the credit card requirement if you go into the App Store first and select a free app to download before you create an account.

Do you need a credit card to download apps on Apple?

A. If you create an Apple ID before you start shopping in the iOS App Store or iTunes Store, Apple typically asks for a credit card number as you go through the setup screens. You can skip the credit card requirement if you go into the App Store first and select a free app to download before you create an account.

How do I add a credit card to my Apple account?

Once you finish filling out the rest of the fields on the screen, click the Done button. Apple sends a message to the email address you provided so you can activate the new account. If you decide later to buy an app or file, you will be prompted to add a credit card number to your account.

How to bypass the App Store credit card requirement?

You can skip the credit card requirement if you go into the App Store first and select a free app to download before you create an account. You can set up an Apple ID on the computer through the iTunes program or with the App Store app on an iOS device.