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How to Set Apple ID Payment Method to "None" for US Accounts ，Includes Tax-Exempt State Address Guide ​

After registering a US Apple ID, there is no payment method set by default, and you cannot download paid apps or top-up gift cards. If you need to top up gift cards or use gift cards to purchase paid apps from the App Store, you need to set the payment method to "None" to ensure you can smoothly download various applications for free from the App Store.

This guide will thoroughly demonstrate how to manually adjust your Apple ID payment method to "None" through the official Apple website. Even first-time users can easily complete the setup by following these instructions.

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Step-by-Step Guide: Setting Apple ID Payment Method to "None" (Applicable to All Regions) ​

Step 1: Access Apple Account Management Page (Recommended to use Incognito/Private Browsing Mode) ​

To avoid potential interference from browser cache, it is highly recommended that you use your browser's incognito or private browsing mode for this operation.

  1. Visit link: Apple ID Official Account Management Page
  2. Click the "Sign In" button in the top right corner of the page, then enter your Apple ID account and password to log in.

Step 2: Go to "Country or Region" Settings ​

  1. After successfully logging into your account, locate and click on the "Personal Information" option in the middle of the page.
  2. On this page, select "Country/Region".
  3. Next, click "Change Country or Region".
  4. Crucial selection: Be sure to choose "United States" as your target region (taking a US account as an example).

Step 3: Set Payment Method to "None" and Fill in Billing Address ​

When you enter the Country or Region change page, the system will guide you to fill in relevant billing and payment information:

  • Payment Method field: Be sure to select None.

  • Billing Address section: You can fill in any valid US address. To avoid additional sales tax, we recommend using an address from a tax-exempt state.

    • Street: e.g., 123 Main St
    • City: e.g., Los Angeles
    • State: Recommended to fill in the abbreviation for tax-exempt states like CA (California) or DE (Delaware)
    • ZIP: e.g., 90001
    • Phone Number: e.g., +1 213 555 6789
    • Not sure how to fill it out? You can use an online US address generator, such as: fakeaddressgenerator.com to obtain valid information.

Step 4: Save Settings ​

After filling in all the information, please click the 【Update】 button at the bottom of the page. The system will then prompt "Changes successfully," meaning your Apple ID payment method has been successfully set to "None."

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ​

Why don't I see the "None" option? ​

  1. Your Apple ID may currently have a credit card bound or an active subscription. Please cancel all related subscriptions before attempting to modify.
  2. Your Apple ID has not been successfully switched to the US region. Please double-check if Step 2 was performed correctly.
  3. You might be trying to modify it in iOS "Settings" instead of the App Store or web version. It is recommended to modify it via the web version for more stable operation.

Can I still top up my Apple ID after setting the payment method to "None"? ​

Absolutely! You can still top up your account balance by purchasing Apple Gift Cards. This operation will not affect your normal use of any App Store features.

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To avoid paying an additional 8%-10% sales tax when shopping on the App Store, we strongly recommend choosing addresses from the following tax-exempt states:

  • 🇺🇸 Delaware
  • 🇺🇸 Montana
  • 🇺🇸 Oregon
  • 🇺🇸 Alaska
  • 🇺🇸 New Hampshire

Through the detailed steps above, you will be able to easily and securely set your Apple ID's payment method to "None," completely saying goodbye to the hassle of binding credit cards, accidental charges, or tedious payment verification!

Original article: How to Set Apple ID Payment Method to "None": Newbie Guide & FAQ - Wangguo Pai