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by panzer_wyrm 3324 days ago
This is from their own page.

If you're using the iTunes Store or App Store for the first time

If you're using the store for the first time with an existing Apple ID, you must provide a payment method. After you create the account, you can change your payment information to None. If you're creating a new Apple ID, you might be able to create an account without entering your credit card details.

The only way is with gift card which is not sold worldwide.
1 comments
abritinthebay 3324 days ago
That's due to them using it as a way to limit fake accounts and account spam.

Quite reasonable as a trade off and as you mentioned it is possible to circumvent the need for a traditional credit card.

Plus, if you're against that then you'd have to be 100% off the grid anyhow - any bank or utility company (inc your phone company) knows more about you than Apple.

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