HT201084: Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child

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Slm9678
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Q: can it be a  debit card for family share?

I cant activate my kids id. I have a debit card on file. will this not work?

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Posted on Apr 20, 2015 1:25 PM

by King_Penguin,Apple recommended
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No, for legal reasons you will need a credit card to set up child accounts - from the page that you posted from :

 

Before you begin, make sure that you're using a credit card as your iTunes Store and App Store payment method. To comply with child online privacy protection laws, you will use the CVV or security code from a valid credit card as part of providing your parental consent. If the card on file is a debit card or another payment method, you’ll be asked to provide a credit card before you can continue. After you create the child's Apple ID, you can change your payment method back to a debit card.

Posted on Apr 20, 2015 1:33 PM

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Slm9678

Q: can it be a  debit card for family share?

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  • by King_Penguin,Apple recommended

    King_Penguin King_Penguin Apr 20, 2015 1:33 PM in response to Slm9678
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    Apr 20, 2015 1:33 PM in response to Slm9678

    No, for legal reasons you will need a credit card to set up child accounts - from the page that you posted from :

     

    Before you begin, make sure that you're using a credit card as your iTunes Store and App Store payment method. To comply with child online privacy protection laws, you will use the CVV or security code from a valid credit card as part of providing your parental consent. If the card on file is a debit card or another payment method, you’ll be asked to provide a credit card before you can continue. After you create the child's Apple ID, you can change your payment method back to a debit card.

  • by taylormadeforone,

    taylormadeforone taylormadeforone Sep 7, 2015 7:34 PM in response to Slm9678
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    Sep 7, 2015 7:34 PM in response to Slm9678

    Well not everyone has credit cards. So because I don't have a credit card I can't monitor my child. That's a bit stupid.

  • by King_Penguin,

    King_Penguin King_Penguin Sep 12, 2015 9:52 AM in response to taylormadeforone
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    Sep 12, 2015 9:52 AM in response to taylormadeforone

    You won't be able to set up a child account for them, the credit card is required for the above reason.