Do I need a credit card on file to get free apps?

I am going to preface this by saying I don't think it is duplicate because the other questions are older and ever so slightly different.The only question that really might be a duplicate was asked three years ago and based on someone who is in Argentina.

Do I need to provide a credit card number to get a free app in the United States? I am asking because I want to buy and iPod touch and do not have a credit card!

Solution 1:

You can set your payment details to none when you set up your Apple ID. This way you can download free content without the use of a creditcard.

Solution 2:

download a free app first, then when prompted, create a new account. Because this app is free you do not need to put in CC info.

Solution 3:

the none feature itself is only available when making in on a portable i device such as an iPod or iPad when going in through the iTunes app before creating your account.

Solution 4:

HERE is Apple's page on this.

In particular: create a new Apple ID without a credit card or other payment method.

also: remove the payment method from an already existing Apple ID.

and: what to do if "none" isn't showing, or you can't select it.