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My Apple Pay is asking to verify social security when I’m only 16

It keeps saying to verify my social security number but I’m only 16 I need it to work

Posted on Nov 17, 2023 9:26 PM

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Posted on Nov 17, 2023 10:47 PM

Do you mean Apple Cash? You need to be 18 to have your own account. You can be part of a family account and use Apple Cash if your parent/guardian sets it up

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My Apple Pay is asking to verify social security when I’m only 16

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