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Q: I'm part of a family sharing group. How do I use my iTunes balance to purchase apps?

I'm part of a family sharing group, but I have a balance on my iTunes account. How do I use that balance to pay for apps, instead of using the organizers shared payment method?

iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi, iOS 8.1.3

Posted on Feb 18, 2015 3:41 PM

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Q: I'm part of a family sharing group. How do I use my iTunes balance to purchase apps?

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  • by ed2345,

    ed2345 ed2345 Feb 18, 2015 3:59 PM in response to 808LakerFan
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    Feb 18, 2015 3:59 PM in response to 808LakerFan

    808LakerFan wrote:

     

    I'm part of a family sharing group, but I have a balance on my iTunes account. How do I use that balance to pay for apps, instead of using the organizers shared payment method?

     

    Laker Fan,

     

    It should be doing it that way.  See below for the official Apple description.  If it is not working as stated, contact iTunes Customer Service.


    Family purchases and payments

    After you set up your family, any time a family member initiates a new purchase it will be billed directly to your account unless that family member has gift or store credit. First, their store credit will be used to pay the partial or total bill. The remainder will bill to the family organizer's card.

  • by 808LakerFan,

    808LakerFan 808LakerFan Feb 18, 2015 5:01 PM in response to ed2345
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    Feb 18, 2015 5:01 PM in response to ed2345

    Thanks. When trying to download an app, it asks me for the organizers credit card security code. I never got passed that. I suppose that if I enter the security code, it will deduct from my iTunes balance first before charging the card. I'll try that tonight, as I need the code off my wife's card.