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How to Remove a Credit Card From Your iTunes Account

Your card info doesn't need to be in there

By Daniel Nations Daniel Nations Writer University of Texas at Arlington Daniel Nations has been a tech journalist since 1994. His work has appeared in Computer Currents, The Examiner, and other publications. He is a developer who has published apps in the Apple App Store, Google Play marketplace and Amazon Appstore; he also has worked as a data analyst and DB administrator. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on November 2, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Apple iPad Macs

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Sign in to iTunes, then go to Store > View My Apple ID. Select the Edit link next to Apple ID Summary.On the Edit Payment Information screen, select None instead of choosing a credit card. Then, select Done.You can still get apps without a credit card on file by gifting them or setting up an iTunes allowance. Apple requires you to supply the credentials for a valid form of payment, usually a credit card, when you register for an iTunes account. The information is kept on file, so it's always at hand for quick purchases. But, if you don't want to store credit card information in iTunes because you're worried about privacy, or you don't want your child making unauthorized purchases while using your computer, you can remove it. Here's how.

Delete Your Credit Card From the iTunes Store

This involves just a few steps: Open iTunes. If you're not already signed in, go to the Store menu, choose Sign In, then log in to your account. Once signed in, go to the Store menu, then choose View my Apple ID. You may be prompted to enter your password. In the Apple ID Summary, click the Edit link (it's located to the right of Payment Type). In the Edit Payment Information screen, instead of choosing a credit card, click None. Scroll down and choose Done. Your Apple iTunes account now has no credit card attached.

How to Get Apps on an Account Without a Credit Card

After the credit card is removed from your iTunes account, you can still get apps, music, movies, and books on your iPad. There are a number of options, including one that allows kids to download what they want without having to do anything special. Give apps as gifts: Instead of buying apps on the iPad, use a different account that has a credit card attached to buy the apps. Or, give music and movies as gifts through the iTunes store. Set up an iTunes allowance: This option is great if you want a low-maintenance solution. Use the allowance to closely monitor what your kid is doing on the iPad. Setting up an allowance can be great for older kids, as well. Add and remove: This one takes the most maintenance, but it is a viable solution. Add the credit card to the account when you want to purchase something, then remove it after the purchase is confirmed. This works best if you schedule once-a-week or once-a-month purchases for the iPad. Load it up first: This is the easiest way if you have younger children who don't need the latest and greatest apps on their iPads. After you register for an account, download all the apps, books, music, and movies you want on it before removing the credit card. To keep your information safe when you share a computer with kids, learn how to childproof an iPad. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Add a Credit Card to Cash App How to Gift Money on Steam How to Add a Credit Card to PayPal How to Cancel Your Apple Music Subscription How to Add a Credit Card to Apple Wallet How to Remove a Family Member From Family Sharing How to Remove an SD Card from a MacBook How to Change Apple ID Email, Billing Address, Credit Card How to Hide iTunes and App Store Purchases in Family Sharing How to Authorize a Computer for Apple TV How to Turn Off Family Sharing for iTunes How to Set Up and Use Touch ID, the iPhone Fingerprint Scanner Can You Install iTunes on a Mac? How to Add Apple Gift Cards to Wallet How to Give Apple Music (or Products) as a Gift How to Remove the SIM Card From Your iPhone Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies