Using App store (and iTunes) without credit card and new Apple ID?

eselle · Jul 27, 2012, 07:37 AM

Hey there. So I am one of those fresh newbies to Apple/Mac with all the little questions, and am trying to download Apps from the App Store. However, I am prompted to 'Review' my Apple ID each time I log in and am asked to enter credit card details before proceeding (I can't even accept my bundled iLife software). I am wondering if there is any way whereby I may skip this process - without having to create a new Apple ID - in order to access the App Store and download apps.

Thank you in advance

JediMeister · Jul 27, 2012, 12:34 PM

You can buy an iTunes gift card and input the code for it, or just add your billing info and then remove it right after. Had you followed these steps to create an AppleID you'd only need to provide billing info for a paid app.

Samir khan · Jan 16, 2013, 03:23 AM

Yes

rever3nce · Jan 16, 2013, 03:29 AM

download a free app first without creating an ID. it will have the option to do none

Jul 27, 2012, 07:37 AM	#1
eselle macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Australia	Using App store (and iTunes) without credit card and new Apple ID? Hey there. So I am one of those fresh newbies to Apple/Mac with all the little questions, and am trying to download Apps from the App Store. However, I am prompted to 'Review' my Apple ID each time I log in and am asked to enter credit card details before proceeding (I can't even accept my bundled iLife software). I am wondering if there is any way whereby I may skip this process - without having to create a new Apple ID - in order to access the App Store and download apps. Thank you in advance __________________ MBA 13" 2012 i5/8GB/256GB, Lion OSX 10.7.4
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Jan 16, 2013, 03:29 AM	#4
rever3nce macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2011	download a free app first without creating an ID. it will have the option to do none __________________ iPhone 5 white 64GB, iPad 3rd gen white 32GB, 13" MacBook Pro with retina ,27" iMac, iPad mini 32GB,apple TV
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Jul 27, 2012, 12:34 PM	#2
JediMeister macrumors 68040 Join Date: Oct 2008	You can buy an iTunes gift card and input the code for it, or just add your billing info and then remove it right after. Had you followed these steps to create an AppleID you'd only need to provide billing info for a paid app.
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Jan 16, 2013, 03:23 AM	#3
Samir khan macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2013	Yes
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