Recording Debit/Credit Card Details at the start of a 'Free Trial'?

1. Do you have to put in a credit card for a free trial?
2. What is free trial period?

Do you have to put in a credit card for a free trial?

Question 2: Do I have to put credit card info for free trials? Answer: Even if to check out the trial service you need to provide the card number. The payment gateway will immediately check your card's validation and credibility.

What is free trial period?

An acquisition model where a product/service is offered to customers for a limited period of time, for free, so that they can learn about the product and discover value before actually paying for it.