Why won't my kindle fire allow me to buy apps and certain books?

Question

My kindle fire refuses to let me buy apps and a book I want. It says I need to place a credit card number, bug I don't have a credit card. I got a gift card to amazon, but it really keeps telling me about some error.what do I do? Why is this happening?

Answer 1

Amazon requires users of Amazon Kindle Fire to have a credit card on file for their account. Once you have a credit card on file, you can then redeem the gift card and apply the gift card for any purchase on Amazon. I know it sounds stupid.

Answer 2

Here's how you use a gift card - without having to use a credit card number:



Updating 1-Click Settings for Gift Card Purchases



You are not required to have a credit or debit card on your Amazon.com account to make digital purchases such as Kindle books, but you must establish a default 1-Click billing address on your Amazon.com account to use Amazon.com gift cards for digital purchases. If you don't already have a 1-Click billing address on your account, follow the instructions below to add an address without entering a credit or debit card to your account.

To add a 1-Click Billing Address for Gift Card purchases:



Visit the Manage Addresses and 1-Click Settings page in Your Account.

Click the Enter a new address button.

Enter the address information and click the Continue button.



Set the address as your default by clicking the link on the address labeled "Click here to make this your 1-Click default address." You may be prompted to associate a credit or debit card with the address, but entering one of these payment methods is not required.

Answer 3

Yes. Get a Nexus 7 instead, though. Same price, much better, and i've heard it's better for reading anyways. You pay for the kindle with your credit card, the same was as the Nexus 7.

Answer 4

Reading a good book provides a richer experience and can leave you with stories that will last years

Answer 5

Cause its IOS junk.