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Q: What happen to existing money when activating family sharing

Hi,

 

I would consider to use family sharing but all accounts already have money in them. We were used to buying app store cards, and we still have some to use.

 

So, what will happen to the money we already have in every account ?

 

Will it be possible to use the remaining unused app store cards while in family sharing ?

 

Not related to the main subject, are already bought music and apps will be available to family members ?

 

Thanks all

Posted on Mar 8, 2015 9:54 AM

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FrancoisBeaudoin wrote:

 

Hi,

 

I would consider to use family sharing but all accounts already have money in them. We were used to buying app store cards, and we still have some to use.

 

So, what will happen to the money we already have in every account ?

 

 

Yes, the iTunes Store credit for each account can still be used for purchases in that account.  If the credit gets used up and not replenished, further purchases will be billed to the Family Organizer's credit card.

Posted on Mar 8, 2015 10:13 AM

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  • by ed2345,Solvedanswer

    ed2345 ed2345 Mar 8, 2015 10:13 AM in response to FrancoisBeaudoin
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    Mar 8, 2015 10:13 AM in response to FrancoisBeaudoin

    FrancoisBeaudoin wrote:

     

    Hi,

     

    I would consider to use family sharing but all accounts already have money in them. We were used to buying app store cards, and we still have some to use.

     

    So, what will happen to the money we already have in every account ?

     

     

    Yes, the iTunes Store credit for each account can still be used for purchases in that account.  If the credit gets used up and not replenished, further purchases will be billed to the Family Organizer's credit card.

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    FrancoisBeaudoin FrancoisBeaudoin Mar 15, 2015 6:49 AM in response to ed2345
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    Mar 15, 2015 6:49 AM in response to ed2345

    Thank you for your input.

     

    This raise one more question, does that means that purchased apps, music, books with itunes cards will be shared and will go thru the approbation process ?

     

    Ill probably give it a try, im setting up a special credit card with low credit to avoid bad surprises

     

    Best regards,

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    ed2345 ed2345 Mar 15, 2015 8:11 AM in response to FrancoisBeaudoin
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    Mar 15, 2015 8:11 AM in response to FrancoisBeaudoin

     

    This raise one more question, does that means that purchased apps, music, books with itunes cards will be shared and will go thru the approbation process ?

     

     

    François,

     

    As the Family Organizer, you can activate the "Ask to Buy" feature for each member who is under 18.

     

    If "Ask to Buy" is enabled, the member can only make a purchase after you give your approval.  Yes, this also applies if the purchases is charged to their own credit balance (or even if it is a free download).

     

    For more information, see this guide:

    Request and make purchases with Ask to Buy - Apple Support