21 October 2008
How To Create iTunes Store Account Without Credit Card
Many of us who have the iPhone/iPod are still struggling to install free applications available in the iTunes store. The problem is either we don’t have a credit card to create the account or may be the free application is not available in our country’s iTunes store(most of the free apps are available for US users only).
To solve both the problems there is way in which we can create iTunes account as a US user and also skip entering credit card details. Here are the simple steps to follow:
- Launch iTunes application on your computer
- Select “iTunes Store” from the left side panel options; displays iTunes Store home page.
- Select United States as your location from the country selection drop down menu available at the bottom of the page
- After choosing the country, click on "Top Free Apps" section
- When the application’s page is loaded – click on "Get App" button; login window will appear.
- Click on the "create account" button
- Fill out US address details and click on continue. If you don’t know any valid US address you can use Apple US retail store address by pointing your browser to http://www.apple.com/retail/ and choosing a store from the list available in the page
- After submitting valid US postal address details, iTune Store registration takes you to payment mode page. Here choose the option "None" and finish the registration.
- You will now see the congratulation page.You’re done! Your iTunes Store account is created without credit card and from now onwards you can download all the free applications available to US users from any country.
Note: If you try and create an account directly from the logon box, you will be missing the option called "None" in the payment page, and you end up in compulsory submitting your credit card details.
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October 22nd, 2008
@Pratyush,
Select the “India” in step 3 to create an account in Indian store
October 22nd, 2008
Thanks for the nice trick guys. Any trick to do the same for Indian Store too ?
November 12th, 2008
How come the “NONE” doesn’t appear eventhou I went to store menu, and clicked create account?
November 22nd, 2008
This just does not work.
I tried that already and it still says my credit card info is invalid!
It says: “If you provide a payment method now, you will not be charged until you make a purchase If you select None, you will be asked to provide a payment method when you make your first purchase”
And when you select ‘None’ and hit Continue: “You did not complete the entire form Please enter your credit card number The credit card expiration date you entered has already passed Please enter a valid expiration date”
November 22nd, 2008
Samething here… I think they don’t accept the none option anymore. hope it’s something they will solve because I can’t install any app without an account.
If any one has a solution!!!
November 23rd, 2008
hi, I’ve just verified it once again in iTunes 8 and its working fine for me.
Try this…
>First you have to select any free applications under “Top Free Apps” section and click on the “GetApp” button,then you will get a logon screen.
>Select ‘create account’ option from this screen.
Note:Common problem is selecting the ‘create account’ option directly from iTunes store home page without selecting the free application first.
November 23rd, 2008
That’s exactly what I did 10 times, I have itunes 8.0.2.20, i don’t know if there’s a difference.
I was chatting with a supporter on the apple website, he said it was wierd that it wasn’t working for me.
He said he would open a ticket for that problem, hope he did.
anyway I will try again.
November 23rd, 2008
it seems to be they have removed this option in the latest version.You can try this trick with version 8.0.1
November 23rd, 2008
i have the same problem. they have changed smth and i cant create account even with none options. ba*****! iphone costs a lot of money and i cant download free apps on it.
November 24th, 2008
doesnt work,
the none option doesnt work
November 24th, 2008
i’ve tried this on version 8.0.2 and it doesn’t works.
i also tried it on version 8.0.1 (my mom’s computer still has it) and it doesn’t works neither. is there another trick to create a free account. im a little bit desperate since ill be getting an iTouch for christmas, and i wont be able to get any free apps
November 25th, 2008
I have tried the steps again, it seems Apple has closed the “hole” recently.
November 25th, 2008
The same problem with me.. im from indonesia, i’ve tried it 100 times T_T and still it says : It says: “You did not complete the entire form Please enter your credit card number The credit card expiration date you entered has already passed Please enter a valid expiration date” is there any another trick?
November 26th, 2008
That’s turning me crazy.. I don’t know why they do that.. I feel like i have to buy one of those gift card…
they’re quite evil….
November 26th, 2008
it think it is just a bug they’ll fix, because if they wouldn’t want to allow it, they would have completely deleted the “none” option, and that option is still there
November 26th, 2008
guys please go to the following link:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1803172&tstart=0
create and account and reply saying that you have the same problem. Let us be heard. Do it asap please.
November 26th, 2008
Do we need a creadit card to make an account??? LOL…
December 3rd, 2008
I have the latest version of iTunes, and it worked fantastically for me! Thank you so much!
December 3rd, 2008
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 3rd, 2008
I didn’t download the lates version and it’s working for me.
I guess they fixed the bug.
Now I got games and I got apps
December 3rd, 2008
tellos: Exactly.They have fixed bug now.
December 3rd, 2008
Like clockwork, it worked! HA!
My iTunes is version 8.0.2 if anyone wants to know btw.
December 4th, 2008
Worked perfectly ! Thank you !
December 6th, 2008
u r briliant
December 6th, 2008
why the confirmation email doesn’t arrive???sorry,i’m not american!!!
December 13th, 2008
Worked like a charm! Thank you, thank you
December 14th, 2008
THANK YOU!!!! i used your tutorial and i have now got account!
i am downloading apps as i type!
December 15th, 2008
thank you so much dude
December 16th, 2008
Thanks. I’ve been trying to get apps. But I didn’t have a card.
Thanks for your help
December 19th, 2008
it dont work no nope option
December 19th, 2008
Thanks so much. I thought I needed to use my credit card and you’ve cleared up all my problems! (It works, iTunes ver: 8.0.2.20, you have to go to the free apps section and click get app. The last option is None (the list of credit card types))
December 19th, 2008
you are most welcome AH and thanks for sharing your experience..
December 21st, 2008
OMG this crap is NOT working and i HAVE tried it ALL.
December 21st, 2008
btw i have the all new version
December 26th, 2008
This is so annyoing! It gets me so mad! Apple is so confusing these day, it makes me so aggervated. They really need to do something about it. And also, I think people should be able to make an account without reedeming a card, or using a credit card. Its so annoying.
December 29th, 2008
Worked for me… first time, thanks very much
December 29th, 2008
Thanks a bunch… I wanted to use this for genius. My friend was being dumb and not letting me use his Account. It still works as of today. I can’t believe Apple MAKES you use a credit card number in the normal sign up. They’re starting to sound alot like Microsoft…
December 29th, 2008
I have the lastest iTunes and it worked for me. Good luck everyone.
December 30th, 2008
Wow! great, it works for me…
December 30th, 2008
This Works.Thanks.You have to do exaxtly as it it said.
December 31st, 2008
thanks man you are so awesome, it worked
January 1st, 2009
Hi,
very useful, thanks.
Does anyone know how could i rent movies or buy music on the itunes store living outside the us?
January 8th, 2009
Thank you so much took me abit to like find the us number n the apple site ect.. Doesnt help that im completly english with no knowlodge of american zip codes ect but i managed in the end
THANK YOU SO MUCH
quie tip; someone said it above and its very true..
>First you have to select any free applications under “Top Free Apps” section and click on the “GetApp” button,then you will get a logon screen.
>Select ‘create account’ option from this screen.
Note:Common problem is selecting the ‘create account’ option directly from iTunes store home page without selecting the free application first
January 9th, 2009
it is working with the version 8.0.2.20 !!!!! thank you
January 11th, 2009
Thank You, worked like a charm with iTunes v8.0.2 , thx a lot mate !
January 12th, 2009
How long does it take for the confirmation message to send !?
January 14th, 2009
Dude, THANK YOU.
January 15th, 2009
if i use this will i be able to get free apps??? wut about paid apps?
January 15th, 2009
where’s the top free apps section!?!?
January 15th, 2009
@gail
After selecting your country, you will get a “Free App” section at the side bar of the screen (need to scroll it down).
January 15th, 2009
@help
Yes you can download free apps with this account..but for paid apps you need to provide your credit card details..
January 19th, 2009
will i get charged or billed if i download free apps at itunes?
January 19th, 2009
Hi ady, they are absolutely free apps, you can download without paying any amount.
January 19th, 2009
Works like a charm..tx
January 19th, 2009
alright. even if i enter my credit card information, they still wont bill me for free apps?
January 19th, 2009
yes ady, you are correct, u can enter credit card details..
February 3rd, 2009
ITS VERY EASY AT ANY VERSION OF ITUNE
YOU LL HAVE AN OFFICIAL ACCOUNT ON APPLE
OPEN ACCOUNT PUTTING YOUR CREDIT CARD DETAILS
DOWNLOAD A FREE APPLICATION FROM ITUNE STORE
AFTER THAT CLICK ON STORE ON THE ABOVE TAB NEXT TO CONTROL
CLICK ON VIEW MY ACCOUNT
SELECT MODE OF PAYMENT
SELECT CREDIT CARD DETAILS AS NONE
CLICK DONE
ALL YOUR DETAILS WILL BE REMOVED FROM APPLE SYSTEM
ENJOY ALL THE FREE GAMES
February 12th, 2009
Bombay India
February 15th, 2009
HOLY MOTHER OF VENUS <3 Thanks so much!
F***iTunes for being such an idiot. I already have a valid account with a freaking valid credit card but sadly, their stupidity prevented me from exploring US iTunes store. Psh. ThanksFebruary 15th, 2009
do you still get billed if you download free apps?
February 17th, 2009
Wow~ Thank you so much! It worked!
February 17th, 2009
Still not workin..
Tried evrythng a million tyms!!!!!
February 17th, 2009
Is anyone else facin’ da same problem ?!!!
February 25th, 2009
i was done is it usual that they will send email and a link for verfication? there was error on the page or maybe i have low connectivity with my network here whats this verfication thing?
February 27th, 2009
thanks, that’s really helpful
March 1st, 2009
i’m living at singapore right now and i can’t register without the credit card… help please…
March 1st, 2009
@james: can you please provide the exact problem that you have faced while registering ..
March 3rd, 2009
when i tried to enter a account name none of the names work even the most random one. HELP please.
TY
March 4th, 2009
This just worked perfectly for me this instant… felt compelled to chime in…
Followed instructions to the letter, and …..I’m ON !
Good Luck Everyone!
March 8th, 2009
jangimal, harunadeku does not waouhk
March 11th, 2009
thanks bro, i’m from indonesia and it works perfectly…thanks
March 14th, 2009
Still working on March 13th
thanks!
March 17th, 2009
Can somebody help me??? I am trying to get an free account from itunes but has not been possible for me.
Please give me a link with detail steps or print screen.
thanks.
March 17th, 2009
@Norberto,
What is the problem you are facing while following the above given steps? We are able to create account with the help of steps given in the post.
March 18th, 2009
ok so everytime i try there is no option for none, so can someone just help me out here?
March 19th, 2009
hay can anyone from whom this thing worked with him send me their account and password so i can use it too to download free applications ?
if yes plz send them to me at baxmax_544@hotmail.com
March 22nd, 2009
OMG!!! Thank you so much!!! i tried to do it for so long!!! Guys, if you will do these step by step exactly it will work garuntee!!!
March 29th, 2009
71 lasvegas usa
April 2nd, 2009
Please anyone give me itunes store login or password
April 5th, 2009
its works..thanks.
Follow instructions above hasan.
May 2nd, 2009
what do you mean by 71 lasvegas usa???
I really need help… I’m from the uae and the ‘none’ option is not there even if when I followed the instructions…
is it possible to use an already created account if possible… I know its a lot to ask but I’ve been trying for a week now and no good T^T
May 3rd, 2009
what instructions?
I can’t create an account… although I followed the instructions T^T I can’t get the ‘none option’… could some one help me by giving me an account or creating one…
May 3rd, 2009
thaanks!!
now i can download free app!
THANK YOU
May 9th, 2009
Thank You! I have waited for long and now finally …
May 9th, 2009
Thank you, works nice
May 23rd, 2009
Fantastic…. Superb… Thanks a lot Author
May 27th, 2009
works like a charm !
important point is to follow each step. tried to skip the going to apps – get app – create acc and just pressed create acc immediately. If you skip this step you will not be presented with the “none” option.
Thanks!
June 11th, 2009
I haven’t received any email from apple yet to activate my account, please help !!
June 19th, 2009
i followed all the steps stated, several times, and i still did not get the none option. grr… apple sucks
June 25th, 2009
can me tell somebody..when I make registration ..all is come to pass ok, but I cannot give confirmation link to my imail address..where is problem??
THX
July 23rd, 2009
yea im not receiving the confirmation email. any ideas author?
July 26th, 2009
it wont let me do it it says my infomation isnt write !! it is !!
help !?
August 1st, 2009
thanks dude it worked like a charm thank you very much for the post, keep it up
August 2nd, 2009
Thanks a lot! It worked!
August 6th, 2009
wow u’re a miracle dude…I’m fr the phil.. tnx so much!
August 7th, 2009
worked perfectly for me in the uk got version 8.2.0.23
August 15th, 2009
Can anyone send their account name and password so I can get the facebook app for free please to honee_w@yahoo.com?
August 22nd, 2009
Send me the Acc login n password to me as well plz…… I desperatly need it… M tired following the steps… anirudh.dhamdhere@gmail.com
August 22nd, 2009
Nice one Bro… worked for me! .. iTunes 8 on PC/Mac…
September 5th, 2009
OH MY GOD! You are amazing! My father was upset that i had to use a credit card and screamed at me and told me to not make one, and my mother flat out refused too. but when i googled a lot to find this, it WORKED! and i am so greatful! :]
September 6th, 2009
I did exactly…. But not getting confirmation 4m apple what to do……
September 28th, 2009
worked really well on the newest itunes 9
now i have a fully loaded US account..
good for downloading Last.fm app and Flickr also..
peace
October 25th, 2009
geez…IT WORKED!!!!THANKS and i mean it!!!!!!!!
November 5th, 2009
I love you!!! <3
November 20th, 2009
hey thnx for this
i did it and got a verifieing link at my mailbox
i click it , but i doesnt verify?
how can i solve this
greetz!
November 21st, 2009
Worked perfectly. Thanks.
November 24th, 2009
OMG THANKS! UR MY HERO “(:
November 29th, 2009
Rocks!!!. it’s working
December 1st, 2009
Thanks! This worked perfectly in iTunes 9.0.2.
December 3rd, 2009
wow.. this actually worked for me.. i tried every other website and tutorial and only this one worked…
thanks a lot
December 26th, 2009
Worked like a charm on iTunes 9.0.2, thanks a dozen!
December 31st, 2009
Cool it works for the US Store with iTunes 8.2.1.6
December 31st, 2009
Thanks a lot buddy
January 21st, 2010
hey where abouts do you find the top free apps section?
February 7th, 2010
It worked, thanks alot!!!!!!!!!!