Q: Why is a credit card needed to create an Apple ID for a minor?

I'm trying to create an Apple ID for my child and I have to have a credit card on file to do so? What sense does this make? If a debit card is REALLY that taboo that I can't do something as simple as this...

Anyway, why is a credit card required? What if I don't have a credit card, or don't want to use one?

Posted on Sep 21, 2014 12:38 PM

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brenden dv Sep 23, 2014 12:01 PM in response to pi_squared
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Sep 23, 2014 12:01 PM in response to pi_squared

Hi pi_squared,

If you have questions about the process for creating an Apple ID for a child, you may find the following article helpful:

Family Sharing and Apple IDs for kids

Regards,
- Brenden
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