Probably because your current card is declined and you need to add a new payment method, because Itunes certainly does not require a Card to be on your account unless it's declined and you need to add a new payment method in order for Itunes to fix your account
I would throw that thing away and get an Android phone. Have you tried adding another payment method before removing. ITunes has to have some form of payment method at all times.
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