Why do i need billing information on iphone app store?

So the other day i bought an app with my moms credit card and it went through fine but now i can't downlod any free apps it pops up red and says enter billing info, but its free? Befor i bought the app i could always doenload free stuff without doing that?

Probably what you see as "Free" is paid one. Or you maybe didn't update you details. Try something else and if it worked, try to download the one you're trying now.

There's an option called "None" at the app store when the users are asked to provide details of their credit card. Otherwise, you can try creating a different username!

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