redwelder23
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Q: I want to create an apple id for my child (11), but I do not have or use credit cards. Is there a way around this?

I am trying to create an apple id for my 11 year old child. I just bought her an iPhone, and would like for her to be able to get some apps and really use the phone. However, I do not have or use credit cards, so I am looking for a way around having to use a credit card to "prove that I am an adult." Can anyone help?

Posted on Jul 21, 2015 4:49 PM

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Q: I want to create an apple id for my child (11), but I do not have or use credit cards. Is there a way around this?

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  • by sterling r,

    sterling r sterling r Jul 23, 2015 1:41 PM in response to redwelder23
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    Jul 23, 2015 1:41 PM in response to redwelder23

    Hi redwelder23,

     

    It sounds like you want to have an Apple ID for your child without having to put a credit card on that account. Family Sharing may just fit the bill for what you want to do. That way the child gets to have an account, and can ask to buy purchases, and the only account that needs to have a credit card is yours, the organizers. Here is some more information about Family Sharing:

     

    Family Sharing

     

    And this article is about the Ask to Buy function for a childs account:

     

    Request and make purchases with Ask to Buy

     

    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.