How do I create a child apple ID if I don't have a credit card?

I have a debit card to buy all my purchases, why do I need a credit card?

iPhone 4S, iOS 8.1.2

Posted on Jan 8, 2015 1:15 PM

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Jan 10, 2015 9:48 AM in response to ManikOsiris

Hello ManikOsiris,


The credit card is there to verify age as well as to comply with privacy protection laws. You can put your debit card back on after you have added the credit card and have everything set up for Family Sharing. The article below will explain further about why a credit card is need for Family Sharing.


Family Sharing and Apple IDs for kids

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201084


Regards,

-Norm G.

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