richpeck

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Q: Family Sharing Payment Information

Is there a way to set up family sharing without sharing the credit card associated with the primary account?

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Posted on Mar 15, 2016 8:58 AM

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Not from what I read on the support pages, Rich. For example, you can't set it to NONE for no card on file.

Maybe a Debit card with a small balance and no access to your main account might be a way out.

Family purchases and payments - Apple Support

Change or remove your Apple ID payment information - Apple Support

Payment methods you can use in the iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store - Apple Support

Posted on Mar 15, 2016 9:15 AM

Q: Family Sharing Payment Information

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by Sparkleberry,Apple recommended

Sparkleberry Mar 15, 2016 9:15 AM in response to richpeck
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Mar 15, 2016 9:15 AM in response to richpeck

Not from what I read on the support pages, Rich. For example, you can't set it to NONE for no card on file.
Maybe a Debit card with a small balance and no access to your main account might be a way out.

Family purchases and payments - Apple Support
Change or remove your Apple ID payment information - Apple Support
Payment methods you can use in the iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store - Apple Support
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by ed2345,

ed2345 Mar 15, 2016 6:22 PM in response to richpeck
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Mar 15, 2016 6:22 PM in response to richpeck

Rich,

In Family Sharing, the credit card is a legal requirement in order to validate that you are taking financial responsibility for the Member. There is no way around that.

Once the member is added, you can switch your payment option to a debit card.
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