Q: Can you have family sharing without shared payment?
I want to have my family sharing enabled but I want each family member to pay for their own downloads. How is this possible?
Posted on Jul 10, 2016 12:10 PM
The only way to do that is if the family members have a credit balance on their personal iTunes account from an iTunes gift card. Also, certain purchases require a credit card be used, such as recurring subscription purchases. Even if these users are adults and have their own credit cards attached to their personal accounts, one of the things about Family Sharing is using the credit card of the family organizer. See this support document with an explanation on purchases. Family purchases and payments - Apple Support You will see that it says if an adult member wishes to pay for their own purchase, they need to be removed from the family group.
Posted on Jul 10, 2016 12:16 PM