Why do I have to pay even for free apps in the App store?

I used to get free apps without any problem. Now, out of sudden, it says: Before you can make purchases, you must sign in the verify your payment info. I've been having my iPhone for half an year and it suddenly brings this up. Any ideas?

Nope free re still free they might want to just verify it.

I don't like paying for apps at all

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