iPhone – Resolve “Verification Required” when Installing Free Apps

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When I tried to install a free app, AppStore says:

Verification Required

Before you can make purchases, you must tap Continue to sign in, then
verify your payment info.

I never had this problem before. How do I install free apps without providing Apple with my credit card information?

Best Answer

It is indeed possible to create an Apple ID without a credit card, see "Creating an iTunes Store, App Store, iBookstore, and Mac App Store account without a credit card" at http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2534.

If you entered credit card information in the past you can dissociate it from your Apple ID as follows.

On an iOS device

  1. Open Settings.

  2. Tap iTunes & App Stores:

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  3. Tap your account and select "View Apple ID".

  4. Select Payment information:

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  5. Select None:

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  6. Confirm with Done.

On a Mac

  1. Open App Store.app:

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  2. Select menu Store>View My Account.

  3. In the Apple ID Summary section locate the Payment Information line and click Edit >:

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  4. Select None as payment method:

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  5. Click Done to confirm.

If you don't see a "none" option, you may need to disable family sharing and then try the above steps again.

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