Q: How can I create an Apple ID for my child without linking it to a credit card?

Creating an iTunes Store, App Store, iBooks Store, and Mac App Store account without a credit card

Note that your child must be 13 or older to have their own Apple ID. However, as the parent you are responsible for all payments involved using the account.

Hi Kappy..

that did use to be the case but ios 8 you can create a child's Apple ID which will stay linked to the main Apple ID until they are 13 when they can if you wish take over the Apple ID themselves.

I Have the same question regarding creating an Apple ID for my son but it insists I have to add a credit card to prove I'm an adult.

thing is I don't have another card to add to my Apple ID I have been using the same card for all my family's Apple purchases i just update my details when I get issued a new one.

Any ideas or suggestions greatly accepted.

cheers

II'm the same. I want to set up one for my son but I have to add a credit card to prove I'm an adult. I don't have a credit card

kennyfromhockley wrote:

Hi Kappy..

that did use to be the case

which is when Kappy posted a year ago...

Now (Sept 2014), see this -> Family Sharing and Apple IDs for kids

"Family Sharing and Apple IDs for kids

With Family Sharing, you can create Apple IDs for children under 13. Apple IDs allow them to participate in Family Sharing and use other Apple services such as iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime, and Game Center."