Why can’t I set up apple cash

When my stepmom tries to let me use Apple Cash I go to put my apple IF password in and it says “Could Not Set Up Apple Cash” an error occurred while setting up Apple Pay!

Posted on Jul 28, 2023 2:26 PM

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Posted on Jul 29, 2023 4:18 AM

How old are you? Has your stepmom setup an Apple Cash Family account? If not, that is the first step. Please review the support article I’ve linked to below.


Use Apple Cash and Apple Card with Family Sharing on iPhone (U.S. only) - Apple Support


>>Set up Apple Cash Family

The family organizer can set up Apple Cash for a child. They can use Wallet to see the card balance, monitor transactions, and limit who the child can send money to.

  1. Go to Settings  > [your name] > Family Sharing.
  2. Tap the child you want to set up Apple Cash for.
  3. Tap Apple Cash, then follow the onscreen instructions.


For more information about system requirements and how to manage Apple Cash accounts, see the Apple Support articles Set up and use Apple Cash Family and View and limit your child or teen’s Apple Cash activity.


Please make sure your age is correct on your Apple ID.


Update the birth date associated with your Apple ID - Apple Support


If you have any additional questions or you encounter an error message please post a reply.

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Jul 29, 2023 4:18 AM in response to arriiiiii

How old are you? Has your stepmom setup an Apple Cash Family account? If not, that is the first step. Please review the support article I’ve linked to below.


Use Apple Cash and Apple Card with Family Sharing on iPhone (U.S. only) - Apple Support


>>Set up Apple Cash Family

The family organizer can set up Apple Cash for a child. They can use Wallet to see the card balance, monitor transactions, and limit who the child can send money to.

  1. Go to Settings  > [your name] > Family Sharing.
  2. Tap the child you want to set up Apple Cash for.
  3. Tap Apple Cash, then follow the onscreen instructions.


For more information about system requirements and how to manage Apple Cash accounts, see the Apple Support articles Set up and use Apple Cash Family and View and limit your child or teen’s Apple Cash activity.


Please make sure your age is correct on your Apple ID.


Update the birth date associated with your Apple ID - Apple Support


If you have any additional questions or you encounter an error message please post a reply.

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