Payment-Free Apple ID: Simple Methods to Create Your Account Without Billing Info

An Apple ID is essential for accessing services such as the App Store or iCloud, among others. However, what if we just want to enjoy free apps or basic services – perhaps like these eight productivity apps to get the most out of our iPhone – without having to link a payment method to our account? Good news, as Apple allows us to create an ID without the need to add a credit card or any other financial means.

How to create an Apple ID without adding a payment method on an iPhone, iPad or Mac

In order to create an Apple ID without having to add a payment method to the account, the easiest way is to use an iPhone, iPad or Mac. The steps to follow are as follows:

1. If necessary, we log out with the current ID. This can be done under Settings > Our name > Content and purchases > Log out.
2. Open the App Store app.
3. We look for a free application and click on the Get button.
4. Choose Create New Apple ID.
5. During the process, we will be asked for a payment method. Simply select None and continue with the other steps to validate the account.

On the Mac the steps are very similar. Concretely we will do it like this:

1. We open the App Store app on our Mac.
2. If you already have an account open, tap Logout in the Account menu.
3. We look for a free application and click on the Get button.
4. Choose Create New Apple ID.
5. During this process, we will be asked for a payment method. Simply select None and continue with the other steps to validate the account.

What if you already have an Apple ID?

If we already have an Apple ID, but want to remove the payment method, we can do so by following a few simple steps. However, it is important to mention that Apple requires a payment method in certain cases, such as when we are the organizer of a Family Sharing group or if the account was created for children under 13. If this requirement does not apply, the steps to remove the payment method are as follows:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. We play on our behalf.
3. We enter Payment and Shipping.
4. Click on Edit.
5. We tap the delete button for each payment method.
6. We played Hecho.

On the Mac we can do the same, although the steps are quite different. Concretely we will do it like this:

1. We open the App Store app on our Mac.
2. In the Store menu, click on View my account and then on View information.
3. Click on Manage payments.
4. Tap Edit next to each payment method and then Delete.

With this we will be able to have an Apple ID that, not even by mistake, can incur any charges. Something that can be useful for certain accounts that are not intended to make purchases, subscribe to services or enjoy one of the best science fiction series on Apple TV+. An unusual situation, certainly, but if needed, Apple facilitates.

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